Eastern Indonesia
Agribusiness Development
Opportunities (EI-ADO) - Production System

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.

Publication Date:

2007

Author:

Nimmo-Bell and Company Ltd.

Publisher:

IFC

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Potato seed system in Indonesia: a baseline survey. In 'Progress in potato and sweet potato research in Indonesia

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Jayasinghe(2005)PotatoSeedSystemIndoBaslineSurvey.pdf

This article identifies and analyses constraints in seed production in Indonesia and describes the major factors that account for the failure to produce quality seed potatoes. The study is based on interviews with staff from government and non-government agencies, farmer-seed producers, farmer cooperative members and end-user farmers. Facilities and techniques used in various stages of seed production and quality control were also evaluated. One of the major problems highlighted by the author is that seed growers claim to sell certified seeds, but they are not actually certified by the government. This has led to a lack of trust by farmers in seed growers and their reluctance to use seeds other than their own, which has in turn created a marketing problem for seed producers. Other constraints highlighted include lack of funding for institutions conducting research and development in potato seed production, limited cold storage facilities, re-introduction of field-grown or net house-grown materials as in vitro without proper procedures, low priority given to potato tissue culture activities, and existing laws that are not conducive to seed production. Overall, the study provides a thorough background to the key constraints in Indonesia's potato seed system.

Publication Date:

2005

Author:

Jayasinghe U.

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In 'Proceedings of the CIP-Indonesia Research Review Workshop, Bogor, Indonesia, 26-27 March 2002', ed. by K.O. Fuglie. International Potato Center: Bogor, Indonesia. Pp. 70-78

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Farm demand for quality potato seed in Indonesia

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FuglieEtAl(2006) FarmDemandQualityPotatoSeedIndonesia.pdf

One of the major constraints facing crop production in developing countries is a lack of low-cost, quality seed. In this paper, Fuglie et al. present a model of the market for seed, in which clean seed is treated as a capital good providing benefits over several seasons. To determine the farm demand for clean seed, they then apply this model to potato seed in Indonesia. The research uses data gathered from a survey of 182 potato farmers in the major potato growing areas of the country. Findings show that Indonesian potato farmers are well aware of the value of quality seed in potato production, but the high cost (three to four times the price of seed purchased through the informal system) remains a major constraint. Nevertheless, marginal returns to disease-free seed appear to significantly exceed marginal costs, indicating that improving supply of quality seed will contribute strongly to productivity growth in potato. The authors discuss several policy options to encourage supply and utilization of quality potato seed, asserting that the potato seed system cannot be isolated from support for potato breeding and crop improvement generally.

Publication Date:

2006

Author:

Fuglie K.O., Adiyoga W., Asmunati R., Mahalaya S. and Suherman R.

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Agricultural Economics 35(3), 257-266

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Optimalising potato productivity in Sembalun Highlands, Nusa Tenggara Barat-Indonesia

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HidayaEtAl(2010)OptimalisingPotatoProductivitySembalunHighlandsNTB.pdf

This article presents the findings of a study to help farmers develop optimal potato yields in the Sembalun Highlands—an isolated area of West Nusa Tenggara province without specialist potato support services. The author's assumption was that utilizing a less costly potato system would increase the ability of small farmers to take up potato production. The research was carried out in six farmers' fields involving six farmer-initiated learning groups, who compared the use of superphosphate with local compost. The results show that there was no significant difference in yields using 300 and 600 kg/ha of superphosphate, which produced 33.0 and 33.1 t/ha, respectively. Likewise, there was no significant difference in yield using compost treatments at 3,000kg/ha and 5,000 kg/ha, resulting in 33.0 and 32.7 t/ha, respectively. As a result, farmers can reduce costs and increase income by improving efficiency in input use. An added benefit of this research is the capacity building of local farmers and extension workers, who are now equipped to plan and coordinate simple potato experiments.

Publication Date:

2011

Author:

Hidayah B.N., Sudjudi, Hadiawati L., Sudjatmiko D.P., Dawson P., Hill T. and Warren J.M.

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In 'Proceedings of the 7th ACSA Conference 2011' pp. 282-286

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Optimising the productivity of the potato/brassica cropping system in Central and West Java and potato/brassica/allium system in South Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara. FR2011-24

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Dawson(2011)OptimisingProductivityPotatoCroppingSystemCentralWestJava_ACIAR.pdf

This report details the outcomes of work undertaken in West Java, Central Java, West Nusa Tenggara and South Sulawesi to develop potato and cabbage integrated crop management systems, develop and improve farmer access to quality potato seed and build capacity for adaptive research and development. The report details the results from surveys of 80 potato and 50 cabbage crops covering crop agronomy, yield, economics, post-harvest management and potato seed supply, source and quality. It outlines the constraints to potato and cabbage production, with low soil pH being the major constraint. A modified farmer field school participatory technology transfer process facilitated farmer testing of a range of crop management techniques (potato late blight and clubroot management, liming), which is discussed in the report. Soil testing identified the Sembalun Valley as free of potato cyst nematode (PCN) for the potential development of a partial PCN free seed supply using seed imported from Australia. The impact of the project was assessed through farmer surveys, which identified a number of production, financial, environmental, social and gender impacts.

Publication Date:

2011

Author:

Dawson P., et al.

Publisher:

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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Factors influencing a farmer's decision to purchase seed potatoes in East Java

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AjiEtAl(2001)FactorsInfluencingFarmersDecisionPurchaseSeedPotatoesEastJava.pdf

This article explores the factors that affect a farmer's decision to purchase seed potato in East Java. The research draws on a survey of 209 farmers from three central production areas: Pasuruan, Probolinggo and Batu Malang. Farmers were asked to rate the importance of 34 variables believed to influence a farmer's decision to purchase seed potatoes. The results reveal that the availability of seed at planting time, along with the availability of resources such as land and labour, are the most important factors influencing farmers' decisions to purchase seed. The lack of good quality seed available at planting time means that farmers are often forced to plant whatever seed is available. As a result, farmers typically use their own seed—retaining around 15-20 per cent from the previous harvest—until it degenerates. Only then do farmers tend to purchase improved seed. Given that demand for potato seed in Indonesia outstrips supply, potato farmers still rely heavily on high quality imported seed. However, the high cost of imported seed means that most farmers buy seed from their local supplier that has been multiplied several times.

Publication Date:

2001

Author:

Aji J.M.M., Rola-Rubzen M.F. and Batt P.J.

Publisher:

Paper presented at the 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, 23-25 January 2001, Adelaide, South Australia.

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Eastern IndonesiaAgribusiness DevelopmentOpportunities (EI-ADO) - Production System

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

Production of true seed shallots in Indonesia

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

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

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

Potato seed system in Indonesia: a baseline survey. In 'Progress in potato and sweet potato research in Indonesia

Farm demand for quality potato seed in Indonesia

Optimalising potato productivity in Sembalun Highlands, Nusa Tenggara Barat-Indonesia

Optimising the productivity of the potato/brassica cropping system in Central and West Java and potato/brassica/allium system in South Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara. FR2011-24

Factors influencing a farmer's decision to purchase seed potatoes in East Java

Eastern Indonesia
Agribusiness Development
Opportunities (EI-ADO) - Production System