The potential of processed beans in Sembalun District, East Lombok, Indonesia

This research was to determine the income, added value, and feasibility of the processed bean business in Sembalun District, East Lombok Regency, Indonesia. This research used a descriptive method. Data collection techniques were questionnaires and interviews to 30 respondents of bean processors in Sembalun District, East Lombok Regency. The samples were quoted proportionally for each selected village. The data analysis methods used in this study are production costs, income, revenue, added value, and R/C Ratio. The results showed that the average production per month was 142.17 Kg. The monthly revenue received by the processed bean home industry is IDR 7,819,167, with a total income of IDR 2,744,677. The added value generated by the processed beans was IDR 5,390,350 per month (69%). The R/C ratio reached 1.54, and therefore the bean processing home industry business in Sembalun District, East Lombok Regency, is feasible. This implies that running this business is profitable and can improve the income of the bean processors, all of which can improve the food security status of their households.