COMPETITIVENESS AND ECONOMIC STRUCTURE OF BASIC FOOD CROP COMMODITIES IN GUNUNGKIDUL REGENCY

Abstract

Optimizing local potential in food crop-based commodities can increase regional economic development, including in Gunungkidul Regency. Food crop commodities in the area include up land rice, peanuts, cassava, corn, and soybeans. This research aimed at 1) analyzing the competitiveness of food crop base commodities and 2) analyzing the pattern and structure of growth of food crop base commodities in Gunungkidul Regency. The first objective was solved using the Location Quotient (LQ) and Shift-Share Analysis (SSA) overlay method. LQ is used to determine commodities that have comparative advantages. SSA is used to determine commodities that have competitive advantages. The second objective was solved using the Klassen Typology method. Commodities that have comparative advantages and competitive advantages are peanuts and up land  rice. Corn and cassava only have competitive advantages, while soybeans have no competitive or comparative advantages. Peanuts and up land  rice have excellent growth structures, while corn and cassava are developing, and soybeans are relatively underdeveloped, with growth rates and economic contributions that are relatively lower than at the provincial level.

Keywords :Food Crops, Klassen Typology, Location Quotient, Shift Share Analysis.