Strategi Manajemen Risiko Hama, Iklim, Fluktuasi Harga, dan Kartu Tani pada Usaha Tani Bawang Merah

Red onion (Allium ascalonium L.) is a horticultural commodity with high economic value that is widely used as a spice and food ingredient, resulting in continuous growth in demand. This study aims to analyze the types of risks and risk management practices undertaken by red onion farmers in Siwungkuk Village. The risks studied include production risks (pests and diseases), climate risks, price fluctuation risks, and risks associated with the use of farmer cards in the procurement of subsidized fertilizers. The research method used a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires of 40 farmers. The results show that the majority of risk indicators are in the “Very Good” (76.7%) and “Good” (23.3%) categories, which means that farmers have a high level of risk awareness and mitigation capabilities. The most dominant risks felt by farmers are pest and disease attacks, climate uncertainty, and market price fluctuations. The mitigation strategies implemented include routine spraying, the use of additional irrigation, the selection of well-drained land, the recording of production costs, and the coordination of farmer groups for access to subsidized fertilizers. These findings indicate that the risk management practices implemented by farmers are effective, although cost efficiency and access to subsidized fertilizers need to be improved.