OPTIMIZING TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY:  PLASTIC PACKAGING ANALYSIS FOR MINIMIZING VEGETABLE LOSSES AT MOJOSARI MARKET IN MOJOKERTO DISTRICT

Radon Henry Wibowo; Markus Patiung; Hary Sastrywanto

doi:10.62394/projmb.v3i1.103

Authors

Radon Henry Wibowo Dinas pangan dan Perikanan Kabupaten Mojokerto
Markus Patiung Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya
Hary Sastrywanto Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62394/projmb.v3i1.103

Keywords:

technical efficiency, economic efficiency, vegetable packaging, yield loss

Abstract

The study aimed to assess the technical and economic impact of plastic packaging on reducing vegetable yield losses and enhancing economic value. Conducted in Mojokerto at room temperature using research materials sourced deliberately from the Mojosari market, both primary and secondary data were collected through observation. Technical efficiency was analyzed by calculating the KHS ratio, alongside economic efficiency analysis. Results showed a significant reduction in Vegetable Yield Losses with plastic packaging: mustard (0.403%), carrots (1.352%), and beans (1.826%) compared to treatments without plastic packaging: carrots (49.862%), beans (50.575%), and mustard (51.159%). Plastic packaging demonstrated superior technical efficiency in vegetable storage. Economically, the use of plastic packaging maintained higher economic values for vegetables: mustard (Rp. 4.980,-), carrots (Rp. 4.932,-), and beans (Rp. 4.909,-), compared to treatments without plastic packaging: carrots (Rp. 501,-), beans (Rp. 494,-), and mustard (Rp. 488,-). Thus, plastic packaging proved to be both technically and economically efficient in preserving horticultural vegetables.

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