Profit Analysis of Tobacco Farming (Nicotiana tabacum L.) in Mareje Village, Lembar District, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is one of Indonesia's strategic plantation commodities, contributing significantly to the national economy through employment generation, the supply of raw materials for the tobacco industry, and government revenues from exports and excise taxes. In West Nusa Tenggara Province, particularly in Mareje Village, Lembar District, West Lombok Regency, tobacco farming serves as a major source of income for rural households. Despite its economic importance, tobacco farmers continue to face several challenges, including high production costs, fluctuating market prices, and weak bargaining power within the marketing system, all of which reduce income stability. This study aims to analyze the production costs, revenues, and profitability of tobacco farming in Mareje Village as a basis for evaluating the economic feasibility of the enterprise. The analysis was conducted by calculating total production costs, consisting of fixed and variable costs, and comparing them with total revenues obtained from tobacco sales to determine farmers' net profits. The findings are expected to provide comprehensive information on the profitability and economic viability of tobacco farming, enabling farmers to improve production efficiency and make better farm management decisions. Furthermore, the results are expected to serve as a reference for local governments in formulating policies that support increased productivity, resource-use efficiency, competitiveness, and the sustainable improvement of tobacco farmers' welfare.