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

Identifying economic and social constraints for water management in vegetable production in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara

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Ancev(2009)IdentifyingEconomicSocialConstraintsWaterManagementVegProductionNTT-NTB_ACIAR_SADI.pdf

Despite various activities promoting improved water resource management and effective water use to produce high value vegetables, adoption has been limited. This study examined the economic and social constraints influencing farmer's non-adoption behaviour and key research areas to understand this behaviour. Information was obtained via desktop review and semi-structured interviews with farmers in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara followed by a stakeholder workshop to validate findings. The report details constraints to improved water management in relation to technology adoption, market engagement, management of water infrastructure assets and social issues in water management. These include lack of capital and credit access, market price risk, production risks, inadequate incentives for water infrastructure maintenance, social attitude and gender factors, transportation and logistics, problematic extension and knowledge transfer, inadequate property rights structure and institutional problems in water management, labour and land constraints. The author outlines key areas for investigation including options for water infrastructure asset management; managing risk and uncertainty in high value crops; market price responses to changed supplies; and investigating social attitudes and perceptions to market engagement and technology adoption.

Publication Date:

2009

Author:

Ancev T.

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SMAR/2007/219. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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A value chain assessment of the aquaculture sector in Indonesia

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Ardjosoediro(2007)ValueChainAssessmentAquacultureSectorIndo_USAID_AMATA.pdf

This report details a value chain analysis to identify opportunities to improve the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector. Methodology involved interviews with value chain members in Bali, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Aceh, Sumatra Utara, Sumatra Selatan, Java Barat and Jakarta as well as government officials and desk top research. The report details the marine, shrimp and freshwater aquaculture value chains in Indonesia incorporating market demand, value chain participants, input supply, production technology, trading, processing and consumers and the key constraints and potential solutions for each value chain. The authors identify three target subsectors for intervention based on comparative advantages and their potential to increase Indonesia's competitiveness. These are summarised as: development of grouper grow-out production system and markets; development of value adding processes, cold chain and supermarket linkages for freshwater aquaculture in Jakarta; and development of Indonesian shrimp branding globally based on best aquaculture practices to meet international consumer demands for food safety and traceability. Key steps required to implement the suggested interventions are also listed.

Publication Date:

2007

Author:

Ardjosoediro I. and Goetz F.

Publisher:

USAID

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Smallholder commercial pig production in East Nusa Tenggara - opportunities for better market integration. SADI Final Report, ACIAR-SMAR 2007/195.

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Johns(2010)SmallholderCommercialPigProductionNTB_ACIAR_SADI.pdf

The report examines the restaurant market as an opportunity for East Nusa Tengarra smallholders and identifies market chain issues and opportunities for development. Methodology involved initial feedback from value chain participants to identify a priority market sector for further analysis i.e. restaurant market. Farmer (n=102) and restaurant (n=50) surveys informed the restaurant market analysis. Detailed farmer survey data is presented in terms of household and farm characteristics, the pig supply chain and farmer perceptions and restaurant data in terms of restaurant characteristics, requirements, owner perceptions and consumer preferences. Several issues for pig farms and the pig industry as a whole are discussed. The author's outline their recommendations for future development including improving farmer technical and marketing skills and value chain communication systems. As taste and lean meat were most valued by consumers, improvement should include a quality differential payment system for farmers and farmer training in improved breeding and feeding practices to benefit these preferred characteristics. The authors also recommend the industry develop a strategic direction for the industry and farmer focused activities to assist with realisation of the industry's full potential.

Publication Date:

2010

Author:

Johns C., Cargill C. and Patrick I.

Publisher:

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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Acceleration of seed distribution through community-based seed production in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

sudo — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:12:36 +0000

SaenongEtAl(2010)AccelerationSeedDistributionThroughCommunityBasedSeedProductionNTT.pdf

This article presents the findings of a study that introduces community-based seed production of new open-pollenated maize varieties that are suited to the local environment, as well as the sociological conditions and farmer's preferences, in East Nusa Tenggara. It aims to accelerate distribution of these high quality seeds in sufficient quantities and at affordable prices in order to increase maize productivity for farmers. Experiments were conducted over a two year period in one village in Kupang district, recording grain yield, return:cost ratio, income generation, rate of distribution, and farmer's responses to the new varieties. Results show that the new variety of seed introduced by community-based seed production was well adopted by local farmers and sold at acceptable prices. Seed growers received a benefit of Rp 10,476,000ha-1 at a return:cost ratio of 2:9. The authors conclude that community-based seed production is suitable for extension to other villages where farmers have difficulty accessing high-yield seed varieties that are suited to both their agroclimatic zone and personal preferences.

Publication Date:

2010

Author:

Saenong S., Lalu M.S., Rahmawati, and Hosang E.

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In 'Maize for Asia: emerging trends and technologies. Proceeding of the 10th Asian Regional Maize Workshop, Makassar, Indonesia, 20-23 October 2008', ed. by P.H. Zaidi, M. Azrai and K.V. Pixley. CIMMYT

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Strategy for maize farming systems development of subsistence/semi commercial farmers in Indonesia

sudo — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:12:36 +0000

Murdolelono-DaSilva(2010)StrategyMaizeFarmingSystemsDevelopmentSubsistenceSemiCommercialFarmersIndo_AIAT.pdf

Maize farmers in East Nusa Tenggara have been slow to adopt new cultivation technologies despite several initiatives by the Indonesian government. A key challenge for farmers is access to the required inputs—improved varieties, fertilizer and pesticides. This research aimed to identify a suitable agribusiness model for subsistence/semi-commercial maize farmers to help address their challenges in using new technologies. Research was conducted with three farmer groups in South Timor Tengah district in 2007-2008. Innovations tested were both technological (improved varieties, plant spacing, fertilizer and seed production techniques) and institutional (strengthening farmer group capital, management of input supply and seed production). The initiative involved establishing a village-level technology clinic managed by extension workers and farmer groups, which proved useful in providing agricultural information to farmers and facilitating input supply from the district/provincial level. Farmers can take inputs on credit and repay them in kind after harvest. The clinic also processes maize, sells it in the early rainy season and helps build a village maize seed unit. This strategy shows promise in ensuring the continuity of maize farming and has potential to be extended to other villages.

Publication Date:

2010

Author:

Murdolelono B. and Da Silva H.

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Agronomic performance of landrace and certified seeds of maize in West Timor, Indonesia

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Hosang(2010)AgronomicPerformanceLandraceCertifiedSeedsMaizeWestTimor.pdf

Maize yields in West Timor average around 2 t/ha, but have the potential to reach more than 4 t/ha with improved varieties, agronomy and nutrition. This paper explores the agronomic and physical characteristics of West Timor's landrace maize and production systems to determine the best approach for improving maize production and yield in West Timor. The research trials five maize varieties—three West Timor landrace populations and two open pollinated varieties—and grows them in the villages of Benlutu and Mnelalete in East Nusa Tenggara. The study used a spilt plot experimental design with three replications. The findings demonstrated wider variability in yield and agronomic performance of landrace maize with regard to seedling emergence, plant and ear height compared to certified improved open pollinated varieties. This crop-stand variability is probably due to low seed viability resulting from poor storage conditions, variable seasonal climatic conditions and/or high genetic variability within the landrace populations. The authors affirm that the impact of genetic variability and the enhancement of agronomic management of landrace maize will be investigated in future research.

Publication Date:

2010

Author:

Hosang E.Y., Sutherland M.W., Dalgliesh N.P. and Whish J.P.M.

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In 'Food Security from Sustainable Agriculture. Proceedings of the 15th Agronomy Conference 2010, 15-18 November 2010, Lincoln, New Zealand', ed. by H. Dove and R.A. Culvenor.Australian Society of Agronomy.

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Agronomic characteristics and yield potential of promising maize hybrids in dryland agroecosystems of Western Nusa Tenggara.

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HipiEtAl(2010)AgronomicCharacteristicsYieldPotentialPromisingMaizeHybridsDrylandAgroecosystemsWesternNusaTenggara.pdf

Maize is an important commodity in Nusa Tenggara Barat province as it has a strategic role in meeting the food needs of the people and the demand of feed industries in the region. However, raising productivity to meet the growing demand for maize requires the use of hybrids with high yield potential. This paper examines the potential yield of hybrids of harapan grown in dryland agro-ecosystems. Research was carried out in Perigi village—the centre of dryland maize production—in Suela subdistrict of Lombok Timur during the 2005/2006 rainy season. Fourteen hybrids were tested using a randomized complete block design with four replications. The tested hybrids were relatively similar in plant height and ear length. For control purposes, Bima-1 and BISI-2 hybrids were also used. The findings reveal that of the 14 tested hybrids, six were higher yielding than the controls, including Nei92002/Mr4 (9.22 t ha-1), Mr4/B11-209 (8.95 t ha-1), G193/Mr4 (8.53 t ha-1) and B11-136/Mr14 (8.30 t ha-1). Despite these encouraging results, the authors note that these hybrids need to be tested further for wider adaptation before they are released commercially.

Publication Date:

2010

Author:

Hipi A., Erawati B.T., Azrai M. and Takdir A.

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Feasibility of OPV Srikandi maize for overcoming productivity and food security problems in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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DaSilva-Murdolelono(2010)FeasibilityOPVSrikandiMaizeOvercomingProductivityFoodSecurityProblemsNTT_AIAT.pdf

In this article, Da Silva and Murdolelono assess the feasibility of new maize cultivation technology in enhancing maize productivity, farmer income and food security among farming households in East Nusa Tenggara. The authors use data gathered through an experiment with 30 farmers in South Timor Tengah district during the 2007/08 rainy season. The new technologies were the open-pollenated maize variety Srikandi and recommendations on fertilizers and plant spacing. The results demonstrate that the applied maize technology increased productivity to 3.4 t ha-1 compared to 1.7 t ha-1 using existing farmer practices. Farmer's income was also found to have increased significantly, from Rp 2.4 million to Rp 4.8 million. Farmers responded positively to the Srikandi maize because it gave them higher productivity and enabled an earlier harvest (by 20 days) than their local variety. The authors thus conclude that the new maize technology is worth disseminating on a wider scale in East Nusa Tenggara.

Publication Date:

2010

Author:

Da Silva H. and Murdolelono B.

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The study of production and marketing of maize in Kupang and Timor Tengah Selatan districts, East Nusa Tenggara province

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BenuEtAl(2011)StudyProductionMarketingMaizeKupang_ResearchInstituteUNC_WorldFoodProgrammeIndo.pdf

The productivity of maize on Timor Island (<2.5 tonnes/ha) is significantly lower than that at the national level (>3.5 tonnes/ha) due to a combination of agronomic, climatic, edaphic and social-related factors. This study explores the availability of production and marketing of local maize in Kupang and Timor Tengah Selatan districts by analysing maize availability (quantity, quality and seasonality), prices, and local markets (suppliers, supply and demand behaviour and distribution systems). The study uses data from a survey of 49 farmers, collectors, retailers and inter-island traders, as well as secondary sources. In general, farmers were found to be in a weak bargaining position in the value chain, isolated from market information and mechanisms related to their commodity. Based on the survey findings, the study recommends that extension services are improved to provide better information to farmers on how to produce quality maize and improve storage facilities and marketing efficiency. Further, it suggests that marketing and technology strategies are improved using participatory approaches. The study calls for further investigation into the establishment of maize farmer cooperatives to support collective marketing, bulk purchasing of inputs and access to credit and information.

Publication Date:

2011

Author:

Benu F.L., Tarus V., Mella W.I.I. and Adar D.

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The Research Institute: University of Nusa Cendana

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Final report: Eastern Indonesia agribusiness development opportunities - analysis of legumes value chains.

sudo — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:08:52 +0000

Cambon-Rachaputi(2013)EasternIndoAgribusinessDevelopmentAnalysisLegumeValueChains_ACIAR.pdf

This report contains a detailed characterisation and analysis of individual legume (soybean, peanut and mungbean) value chains in West Nusa Tenggara, East Java and East Nusa Tenggara and makes recommendations on development opportunities, possible partners and future research. Based on the M4P framework, the study involved primary information collected through value chain and field visits, as well as secondary information. Market-based solutions (MBS) were identified to address constraints as well as providers to partner in implementing MBS e.g. tofu and tempeh processors, snack food, seed and input supply companies, retailers, wholesalers and traders. Key pro-poor value chain development opportunities include MBS's; collaboration with Government support agencies; and illustrative project facilitation activities to support MBS. The report lists research areas to be addressed prior to designing any development program including those common to soybeans, mungbeans and peanuts as well as specific to each legume. Poverty, gender roles and environment are also discussed. The authors outline several areas for potential development for each legume crop.

Publication Date:

2013

Author:

Cambon S. and Rachaputi R.

Publisher:

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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Eastern IndonesiaAgribusiness DevelopmentOpportunities (EI-ADO) - NTT

Identifying economic and social constraints for water management in vegetable production in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara

A value chain assessment of the aquaculture sector in Indonesia

Smallholder commercial pig production in East Nusa Tenggara - opportunities for better market integration. SADI Final Report, ACIAR-SMAR 2007/195.

Acceleration of seed distribution through community-based seed production in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Strategy for maize farming systems development of subsistence/semi commercial farmers in Indonesia

Agronomic performance of landrace and certified seeds of maize in West Timor, Indonesia

Agronomic characteristics and yield potential of promising maize hybrids in dryland agroecosystems of Western Nusa Tenggara.

Feasibility of OPV Srikandi maize for overcoming productivity and food security problems in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

The study of production and marketing of maize in Kupang and Timor Tengah Selatan districts, East Nusa Tenggara province

Final report: Eastern Indonesia agribusiness development opportunities - analysis of legumes value chains.

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