Eastern Indonesia
Agribusiness Development
Opportunities (EI-ADO) - Smallholder

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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Vegetable value chains in eastern Indonesia - a focus on chilli

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White(2007)VegetableValueChainsEasternIndonesiaFocusChilli-ACIAR_SADI.pdf

Chilli is one of the main vegetables grown in Indonesia, with production increasing at an average rate of 20 per cent per year. This report presents the findings of a value chain analysis of the chilli industry in South Sulawesi, which was undertaken to determine market demand issues facing the vegetable industry in eastern Indonesia. The findings reveal that supply to supermarket gives the highest return to farmers, while the lowest value chain is the channel to traditional markets. Major issues facing the chilli market in South Sulawesi include low input and productivity, how to benefit from opportunities for value adding on the farm, lack of post-harvest or cold chain management, access to market development opportunities, and weak farmer bargaining power. The authors suggest there is a need to link smallholders to more dynamic markets such as channels to modern retailers and the food processing industry. They further suggest that farmers could benefit from technical assistance on efficient cultivation technology to increase productivity and the application of post-harvest handling.

Publication Date:

2007

Author:

White B., Morey P., Natawidjaja R. and Morgan W.

Publisher:

SADI-ACIAR Research Report. ACIAR-SMAR/2007/042. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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Farmer-trader relationships in the Indonesian chilli markets: the role of relationship quality in modern and traditional supply chains

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Sahara(2011)FarmerTraderRelationshipsIndoChilliMarketsModernTraditionalSupplyChains_AdelaideUni.pdf

In Indonesia, chillies are a priority crop commonly produced by smallholders and, like many other cash crops, several farmer-trader issues are emerging in chilli supply chains. Current literature suggests that improving relationship quality among food chain actors enhances efficiency. This paper contributes to this literature by examining chilli farmer's perceptions of relationship quality with their buyers, using trust, satisfaction and commitment as variables. The authors use data from a survey of 602 chilli farmers selling to the traditional market channel or supermarket channel in West Java. Chilli farmers were categorized into four clusters, with differing perceptions on relationship quality, price satisfaction and chilli production characteristics. The differences across clusters suggest that targeted strategies are required to optimize farmer-trader relationships. The main limitation of the article is that the study was restricted to farmers perspectives only, thus the authors indicate that further research needs to be undertaken that measures buyers perspectives in order to develop a more in-depth understanding of farmer-buyer relationships in chilli supply chains.

Publication Date:

2011

Author:

Sahara G.A., Stringer R. and Umberger W.J.

Publisher:

Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) 55th Annual Conference

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Chilli (Capsicum spp.) Food Chain Analysis: Setting Research Priorities in Asia -Indonesia

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MustafaEtAl(2006)IndonesiaChiliFoodChainAnalysisIndoSettingResearchPriorities_AVRDC.pdf

This study provides a comprehensive overview of the production practices, consumption habits, consumer preferences and distribution of chilli in Indonesia. Data was collected via secondary sources as well as interviews with key food chain stakeholders, including 306 chilli and non-chilli farmers from West Java, Central Java and East Java, as well as 16 market agents, 6 chili processors, and 289 chilli and non-chilli farmer housewives and 62 urban housewives. Key constraints identified by farmers were insect and pest losses (up to 63 per cent), difficulties in marketing and low yield potential. Analytical assessment of the different food chain levels highlighted several opportunities for improving chilli production and benefits for small farmers. Chilli production and income could be improved through the development of improved varieties for pest resistance, yield potential and incorporation of consumers' preferred traits (freshness, more seeds, attractive colour, pungency). Judicious use of inputs (fertilisers and pesticides) would contribute significantly to reduced production costs. Furthermore, price and negotiating power could be improved through collaborative marketing, farm level chilli processing and development of direct market links and information networks.

Publication Date:

2006

Author:

Mustafa U., Ali M., Kuswanti H.

Publisher:

In 'Chili (Capsicum spp.) food chain analysis: setting research priorities in Asia', ed. by M. Ali. Technical Bulletin No. 38. AVRDC

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Improving the sustainability and competitiveness of agricultural export commodities in Indonesia

sudo — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:32:02 +0000

Arfin(2012)ImprovingSustainabilityCompetitivenessAgExportCommoditiesIndonesia_WorldBank.pdf

This study identifies sustainability and competitiveness issues in the value chains of the following key Indonesian export commodities; cocoa, coffee, mango, cashew, tea and rubber. Methodology included desk top analysis and interviews with development and research stakeholders. Each commodity is described in a separate section and includes discussion of the issues relating to sustainability and competitiveness and opportunities to address these. The report highlights specific issues unique to each commodity and generic issues such as low smallholder productivity and access to improved farming practices and technology through to inefficient value chains and challenges in complying with national sustainability policy and international corporate environmental governance. The authors summarise the current policy and operating environment and provide policy recommendations to improve sustainability and competitiveness of these value chains into the future. These include: integrated horticulture development in upland areas for mango; farm production and added value creation for cashew; combining clonal based development and forest protection in rubber; revitalisation of the tea production and marketing system; expanding cocoa somatic embryogenesis technology seedling and sustainability based certification; and improving the mechanism of coffee certification schemes.

Publication Date:

2012

Author:

Arifin B.

Publisher:

World Bank

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A review and SWOT analysis of aquaculture development in Indonesia

sudo — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:27:04 +0000

RimmerEtAl(2013)ReviewSWOTAquacultureDevelopmentIndo.pdf

Aquaculture is an important contributor to the Indonesian economy and has considerable potential for expansion. This publication presents the findings of a review and SWOT analysis of aquaculture development in Indonesia, and discusses the possible approaches to support its sustainable development. The authors suggest that a combination of strategies (intensification and production segmentation, areal expansion, and production diversification) is necessary to meet the Government's vision to become the world's leading aquaculture producer by 2015. A critical issue identified in the analysis is the need for improved coordination and linking of industry development efforts, such as coordination across government levels, consistent implementation of regulations, and linking of research, development, extension and training activities. The paper also highlights that 95 percent of aquaculture farms in Indonesia are smallholdings, which the authors argue could be negatively impacted by the promotion of large-scale aquaculture and changing international market requirements, unless policy development specifically addresses the issue.

Publication Date:

2013

Author:

Rimmer M.A., Sugama K., Rakhmawati D., Rofiq R. and Habgood R.H.

Journal:

Reviews in Aquaculture 5, 1-25

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Assessing mariculture market constraints and potential in South-East Sulawesi: stakeholder engagement and situation analysis

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Gooley(2010)AssessingMaricultureMarketConstraintsPotentialSESulawesi_ACIAR_SADI.pdf

This report summarises the conceptual framework of an industry development plan to improve seafood smallholder welfare. It identifies the opportunities and constraints to growth of the South East Sulawesi seafood value chain as variability in supply chain characteristics across locations and products, disproportion in the share of through chain value, lack of post-harvest value adding, high costs and limited capital, technical knowledge and market access. The authors provides recommendations for an industry development plan including a 3-5 year pilot to trial market chain strategies through concurrent case studies on seaweed, grouper, lobster, sea cucumber, abalone and pearl oyster supply chains. Recommendations also highlight what these case studies should feature such as development of village-based associations (farmers, fishers and local traders), value chain champions, regional marketing and investment strategies, a communication system for market intelligence, a technical advisory group for research, development and extension, a draft management plan and development and demonstration of better management practices.

Publication Date:

2010

Author:

Gooley G., Aslan L.A.M., Zulham A., De Silva S. and Hutauruk H.

Publisher:

SMAR/2007/225. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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Pig production in Indonesia. In 'Priorities for pig research in Southeast Asia and the Pacific to 2010'. ACIAR Working Paper No. 53.

sudo — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:22:15 +0000

Liano-Siagian(2002)PigProductionIndonesia_ACIAR.pdf

This report provides a brief overview of pig production in Indonesia, in particular its significance in terms of pig exports and the predominance of smallholders. Government focus has been on both larger scale commercial production as well as significant support for smallholders through research and development, extension services, cooperative development and private sector provision of goods and services. The report provides details on investment priorities for the Indonesian pig industry. These include genetics (breeding programs and production potential), nutrition (feed ingredients), animal health (key diseases), housing and environment (pig housing and effluent considerations), product development and quality (impact of consumer demand and trends), reproduction (litter size), socio economics and technology transfer (smallholder production and extension approaches). The authors conclude that development of the Indonesian pig industry requires a research focus on environmental factors (encompassing climatic, structural, health, nutrition, cultural and social aspects) and socio economics and technology transfer to provide necessary support to improve smallholder production systems.

Publication Date:

2002

Author:

Liano D. and Siagian P.H.

Publisher:

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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Eastern IndonesiaAgribusiness DevelopmentOpportunities (EI-ADO) - Smallholder

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

Vegetable value chains in eastern Indonesia - a focus on chilli

Farmer-trader relationships in the Indonesian chilli markets: the role of relationship quality in modern and traditional supply chains

Chilli (Capsicum spp.) Food Chain Analysis: Setting Research Priorities in Asia -Indonesia

Improving the sustainability and competitiveness of agricultural export commodities in Indonesia

A review and SWOT analysis of aquaculture development in Indonesia

Assessing mariculture market constraints and potential in South-East Sulawesi: stakeholder engagement and situation analysis

Pig production in Indonesia. In 'Priorities for pig research in Southeast Asia and the Pacific to 2010'. ACIAR Working Paper No. 53.

Eastern Indonesia
Agribusiness Development
Opportunities (EI-ADO) - Smallholder