Risk Behavior of Onion Farmers in the District Enrekang

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the risk preference of onion farmers in District Enrekang. A random sample of 75 onion farmers is selected for interviews. The risk preference is analyzed using a model developed by Kumbhakar (2002). The analysis showed that most farmers are not willing to take a risk in the use of various inputs. To increase farmer's willingness, take risks and enhance productivity, strengthening institutions such as farmers' groups or unions as well as enhancing the role of the agricultural extension will be required.

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“…Most decision-makers are riskaverse in various sources of farming risk (Iqbal et al, 2016). For example, research in Enrekang and Northwest Mexico shows that most farmers have a risk-averse attitude (Nurhapsa et al, 2018;Torres et al, 2019) (Greiner et al, 2009)in general terms and in response to regional challenges.…”