Analyzing Bendi Bean Farming: Comparative Study between Indonesia and Malaysia

Hibiscus esculentus is a simple plantation activity that may produce significant returns. In addition to garden planting, fertilization technology can now be used for Bendi planting. This study was conducted to analyze Bendi bean farming in Indonesia and Malaysia. The data used in this research is secondary data from September 2023. The methods used in this research are descriptive and cost analysis. The study's findings are that okra farmers in Indonesia earned Rp. 36,316,362.5 per hectare, while farmers in Malaysia earned Rp. 46,391,400 per hectare after conversion. This study found that factors caused this price difference between Indonesia and Malaysia, such as a combination of cultivation challenges, market factors, and cultural preferences. While soil quality, pests, and low demand are important factors, the availability of imports from Malaysia increases competition and limits domestic production. This study concludes that Bendi beans are scarcer and more expensive in Indonesia than in Malaysia due to a combination of cultivation challenges, market factors, and cultural preferences. While soil quality, pests, and low demand are important factors, the availability of imports from Malaysia increases competition and limits domestic production. To close this gap, Indonesia may need to invest in agricultural research and infrastructure to improve cultivation practices and lower production costs.