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Bagian Timur (EI-ADO) - Shallot

Towards cost effective, high quality value chains improvement of shallot supply chains

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VanDenBrink-Basuki(2009)TowardsCostEffectiveHighQualityValueChainsImprovementShallotSupplyChains.pdf

This study reports on the effects of different growing practices and aspects on True Seed Shallot (TSS) production in Java. The study comprises a range of experiments which are listed in the introduction. These encompass early sowing and transplanting, optimal nitrogen fertilisation, optimal plant density, seed efficiency, optimal age and nitrogen status of nursery, TSS under insect nets and bulb storage quality. Each experiment is briefly reported in a separate section and comprises methodology, results and discussion. Some detail is provided in cultivar comparisons of optimal plant density, cultivar responses to nitrogen rates and comparisons of yield and grade. The authors list and briefly elucidate the conclusions from this suite of experiments: TSS cultivars with improved storability provide better opportunities for TSS; seed treatments did not improve seed efficiency but there is some detail on the impact of furrow fill and beds versus trays on seed efficiency; lack of Spodoptera during the experimental period limited accurate assessment of insect nets and there was no detectable impact of age of seedling transplants and nursery nitrogen status on seedling survival or growth.

Publication Date:

2009

Author:

Van den Brink L. and Basuki R.S.

Journal:

HORTIN-II Research Report No. 14.

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Production of true seed shallots in Indonesia

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VanDenBrink(2012)ProductionTrueSeedShallotsIndonesia_IVEGRI.pdf

Traditional Indonesian shallot production is based on seed bulbs but True Seed Shallots (TSS) could improve competitiveness of the industry. This study assesses numerous factors such as, seed raising mixtures, sowing depth and furrow fill, productivity comparison of TSS cultivars and seed bulb cultivars, plant density and nitrogen fertilisation, for their impact on shallot growth and production. Each experiment is reported on and discussed separately. The report discusses the impact of these different factors on a range of shallot characteristics such as emergence, growing period, yield, bulb size, bulb colour and storage quality. The results lead the authors to identify areas for additional research such as the impact of nitrogen fertiliser on storage quality of bulbs and the mechanism through which stable manure improves seedling emergence. The authors conclude that TSS could be a viable option for improving the competitiveness of Indonesia's shallot production. TSS yield's averaged 70 and 113% higher than the seed bulb cultivar 'Bima curut' but exhibited a 2-3 week longer growing period. The report discusses optimal nitrogen fertiliser rates and plant densities for the TSS and seed bulb cultivars.

Publication Date:

2012

Author:

Van den Brink L. and Basuki R.S.

Journal:

Acta Horticulturae 958, 115-120

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In 'Proceedings of the Ist International Symposium on Sustainable Vegetable Production in Southeast Asia, Salatiga, Indonesia'.

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Farmers' knowledge and effectiveness of insecticide uses by farmers in controlling Spodoptera exigua on shallots in Brebes and Cirebon

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Basuki(2011)FarmersKnowledgeEffectivenessInsecticideUsesFarmersControllingSpodopteraExiguaShallots_IVEGRI.pdf

A significant constraint to shallot production is damage by the onion caterpillar (Spodoptera exigua) which can cause yield losses of 45-57%. This study assesses farmer knowledge and effectiveness of insecticides for S. exigua control in shallots in West Java and Central Java. Data was sourced via group discussions and individual interviews (n=100) and analysed using descriptive statistical method and content analysis. Respondent characteristics are briefly reported. The discussion encompasses farmer perceptions of shallot pests, knowledge of pesticide formulations, sources of pesticide information and details farmer pest control strategies. The report identifies that 60% of pesticides used are not government approved and that control strategies are based on short interval (1-2 days), high concentration (150-200% of recommendation) sprays mixes of 2-6 insecticides. The author discusses resistance implications and potential synergistic, antagonistic or neutral impact of spray mixes and the effectiveness of farmer control strategies as indicated by crop damage. Further research areas are summarised as: confirmation of S. mauritia pest status; development of an effective information dissemination system; control options that comprise effective control; ovicidal activity; and identification of synergistic insecticide mixtures.

Publication Date:

2011

Author:

Basuki S.R.

Journal:

Indonesian Journal of Agriculture 4(1), 22-32

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Profit gap analysis on the small scale production of shallot: a case study in a small village in East Java province of Indonesia.

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Sujarwo-Saghaian(2013)ProfitGapAnalysisSmallScaleProductionShallotCaseStudyEastJava_UniKentucky.pdf

This paper explores the allocation of inputs in small-scale shallot production with a view to increasing efficiency and raising farmers' profits. The research uses primary data gathered through a survey of 43 farmers in one village in East Java. It applies double-log production function and polynomial cost function to measure the profit gap. Three simulations are used for input allocation based on low, medium and high input costs. The findings show that land, labour and seed are the most important group of inputs for production, followed by the fertilizer phosphate. Seeds were found to be used efficiently in all three simulations. However, allocation of labour, pesticides and potassium all exceeded optimum use. In contrast, inputs such as land, phosphate and nitrogen were under-utilized. The profit gaps for low, medium and high input costs were calculated at 4.72 per cent, 13.96 per cent and 17.92 per cent, respectively. The research concluded that the gap between actual and optimum profit for shallot farmers was significant, but could be improved with efficient input allocation.

Publication Date:

2013

Author:

Sujarwo, Siaghaian S.

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Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky. Selected paper prepared for presentation at the Southern Agricultural Economics Association SAEA Annual Meeting Orlando, Florida, 3-5 February 2013

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IFC SADI Agri sectors: value chain analysis for the NTB shallot industry

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NimmoBell(2007)ValueChainAnalysisNTBShallotIndustry_IFC_SADI.pdf

This report presents a sector profile and value chain analysis of the shallot industry in West Nusa Tenggara, identifying potential areas for SADI program support. The research shows that shallots are a profitable but potentially high risk niche crop in some parts of the province, particularly Bima. Apart from assisting with the problems of financing the relatively high value of inputs, such as seed, fertiliser, water, weed and pest control, the SADI program could seek to research seed varieties and the most economical way to produce propagation materials (bulbs) locally, potentially saving significantly on input costs and improving yields and bulb quality. The analysis also shows that there is potential to better link production with markets elsewhere in Indonesia. However, further research is required to explore possible linkages between end users or processors (in Java, Kalimantan and Makassar) and cooperative groups, which could be developed to improve marketing, buying and financial service activities.

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2007

Author:

Nimmo-Bell and Company Ltd.

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IFC

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Integration among regional vegetable markets in Indonesia

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FirdausGunawan(2010)IntegrationAmongRegionalVegetableMarketsIndo_IPB.pdf

In this paper, the authors explore the level of market integration among regional vegetable markets in Indonesia and the movement of prices at the producer and wholesale market levels. Studying price integration among regions is important in order to increase the marketing efficiency of vegetables in the country. The main vegetables included in the study are shallots, large red chilli, potatoes, cabbage and tomatoes. The research uses secondary time-series data from 2001 to 2008 and analyses variables and integration using co-integration analyses. While results from the analyses vary as to whether producer prices do integrate with the reference market, they both indicate that the large red chilli commodity should receive more attention as market efficiency has not yet been reached. The authors suggest that government intervention, especially in the form of pricing policies, is needed both at the producer and consumer level to stabilize vegetable prices in Indonesia. However, the success of this intervention depends heavily on government's understanding of price transmission in the vegetable market. This research makes a solid contribution to this end.

Publication Date:

2012

Author:

Firdaus M. and Gunawan I.

Journal:

Journal of International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences 18(2), 96-106

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