Eastern Indonesia
Agribusiness Development
Opportunities (EI-ADO) - Post-Harvest

Vegetable value chains in eastern Indonesia - a focus on chilli

sudo — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:35:52 +0000

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.

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

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Analysis of price volatility in the Indonesia fresh chili market.

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Webb-Kosasih(2011)AnalysisPriceVolatilityIndoFreshChiliMarket.pdf

The extreme volatility of Indonesian chili prices has been a focus of government and public concern. This paper examines whether monthly chili prices over a 10-year period (2000 to 2009) for five cities on Java Island can be estimated with sufficient accuracy to make it economically feasible to build a short term storage activity into the chili marketing system. The findings show that in all locations prices respond to the previous month's price or relative prices. For Jakarta and Bandung, prices also respond to chili production levels in other key production areas, as well as seasonal fluctuations for Ramadan and October. Results also show that traders implementing a one-month cold storage strategy using forecasted prices could generate annual returns of 25 per cent over the cost of storage. The authors conclude that if the use of cold storage was more widespread, they would expect to see less volatile price movements in the fresh chili market. This would lead to lower risk premiums for traders and other middlemen and ultimately narrower farm-retail price spreads and a more efficient market for chilies. However, further research is needed to explore why cold storage is not being used more widely.

Publication Date:

2011

Author:

Webb A.J. and Kosasih I.A.

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Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium, December 11-13, 2011, Tampa, Florida, USA

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Seaweed farming in traditional fishing villages: an example from South Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Blankenhorn(2007)SeaweedFarmingArtisanalFisheriesIndoSeagrassBed_SPICE.pdf

With increasing population density and subsequent increases in fishing pressure, seaweed farming is an alternative income source for coastal villages traditionally reliant on artisanal fisheries. This study is a component of a larger thesis and investigates the impact of seaweed farming on the economy of a traditional fishing village in South Sulawesi. Data was obtained through random semi-structured interviews (n=31) with households. The study results encompass basic demographic data, farming system information (farm establishment, seaweed farming practices, harvest and marketing, contribution to household income) and farmer motivations, satisfaction and future hopes. Income from seaweed is reportedly 81 per cent of household income. Results are discussed in terms of economic activities and effort, seaweed culture and fishing problems, market problems and income, satisfaction with seaweed farming and fisheries and the future. The author makes several recommendations to maintain or improve farmer income: economic and productivity opportunities should focus on addressing poor post-harvest processing practices for improved crop quality market price; further development should consider market access and environmental suitability; and community development plans should consider alternative sources of income to buffer against significant fluctuations in seaweed prices.

Publication Date:

2007

Author:

Blankenhorn S.U. and Asmus H.

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In 'Seaweed farming and artisanal fisheries in an Indonesian seagrass bed - complementary or competitive usages?' ed. by S.U. Blankenhorn. University of Bremen

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Assessment of the seaweed value chain in Indonesia

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Neish(2007)AssessmentSeaweedValueChainIndo_USAID_AMARTA.pdf

This report covers a preliminary phase of a larger study to develop seaweed farmer groups as preferred exporter and processor suppliers. Informal interviews were conducted with farmers, collectors and exporters in Gorontalo. This report briefly outlines seaweed production and the Gorontalo value chain. A brief outline of observations and conclusions identifies that: there are large areas suitable and underutilised for seaplant farming; that any development of the post-harvest sector needs to include improved production to ensure year round availability for processing; only basic agronomy practices are implemented; there is a reliance on one cultivar; there is a lack of financing options and accurate market information at the farmer and local collector level and a dependence on support from exporters and processors for development of seaplant farming. The author lists several interventions including: development of local nurseries and farmer financing programs; improvements in agronomic practices, cultivar selection and post-harvest treatment systems; farmer cooperatives to value add and operate with other value chain participants; linking farmer enterprises with progressive and supportive enterprises at subsequent value chain levels, domestically and globally.

Publication Date:

2007

Author:

Neish I.C.

Publisher:

USAID

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Seafood market supply chain - South East Sulawesi

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Morey(2008)SeafoodMarketSupplyChainSESulawesi_DPIVictoria.pdf

This report outlines the South East Sulawesi seafood supply chain including live fish and lobster, processed abalone and sea cucumber and seaweed. The report is based on desk research as well as meetings with seafood market chain operators, traders and buyers which are reported as case studies. The author outlines the role of Makassar in South Sulawesi as the trading centre for seafood products. The seaweed case study highlights limitations and opportunities in the seaweed market chain including price discounts for high moisture content due to inadequate drying, quality improvement with improved cultivation techniques and location selection and lack of direct seaweed exports from Kendari port due to insufficient supply, lack of established relationships with importers, unsuitable infrastructure and control of exports by Makassar traders. The report concludes with an overview of seafood chain issues and opportunities, including strong export opportunities and development of regional branding; lack of market focus by fishermen; control of market power by traders; limited infrastructure at Kendari port; and a need for allied industry involvement in development programs.

Publication Date:

2008

Author:

Morey P.

Publisher:

Morelink Asia Pacific

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Final report: the potential for mangoes in eastern Indonesia

sudo — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:16:52 +0000

Baker(2008)PotentialMangoesEasternIndo_ACIAR_SADI.pdf

This report presents the findings of a scoping study to examine ways to increase the income of mango smallholders in eastern Indonesia as part of a supply chain. The analysis focused on researching issues in profitable supply chains, rather than identifying technical constraints. The findings reveal that current markets are heavily supplied with the Harumanis mango variety with little opportunity to develop new market opportunities in either export or out of season markets in other areas of Indonesia. The study also shows that it is possible to extend the mango season through early flowering, resulting in a longer season for the same production and thus increasing prices for farmers. Furthermore, there are good out of season export opportunities for the Gedung gunci variety, however national capacity needs to be built to develop access protocols in government. A full assessment of export issues and opportunities would also need to take place. Appropriate production technologies such as bagging and post-harvest fruit fly treatments could also improve quality, especially in the context of developing export capability.

Publication Date:

2008

Author:

Baker I., Rahayu R., Suheri H. and Mursal.

Publisher:

SADI-ACIAR Research Report SMAR/2007/197Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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Eastern Indonesia agribusiness development opportunities - analysis of maize value chains.

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

FlewellingEtAl(2013)EasternIndonesiaAgribusinessDevelopmentOpportunitiesAnalysisMaizeValueChain_ACIAR.pdf

While maize production in Indonesia continues to increase, the country remains a net importer of maize. This report details the maize value chain from producers through to processors and retailers, and identifies opportunities for future development activities for increased competitiveness and farmer income in Eastern Indonesia. Analysis was informed by interviews with key sectors of the maize value chain in West Nusa Tenggara, East Java and East Nusa Tenggara. Gender roles and environmental issues were also explored to ensure suggested changes to the value chain positively impact women and the environment. Value chain constraints identified include: lack of technical knowledge on crop management and post-harvest handling, limited knowledge of or access to improved maize seed varieties, lack of input credit to optimise maize returns per hectare, lack of facilities to effectively dry maize and monitor moisture content, and limited training and access to post harvest storage technologies. Market-based solutions and associated activities are suggested including farmer training and capacity building of value chain suppliers and service providers. The report highlights a number of areas for further research before any design or implementation of value chain interventions.

Publication Date:

2013

Author:

Flewelling J., Fox P. and Ruscoe W.

Publisher:

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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Reducing Aflatoxin in peanuts using agronomic management and bio-control strategies in Indonesia and Australia: an adoption study

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

Rachaputi-Wright(2011)ReducingAflatoxinPeanutsAgronomicManagementBiocontrol.pdf

This case study provides an overview of an ACIAR-funded project to minimise aflatoxin contamination in Indonesian and Australian peanuts through research, development and extension of on-farm and postharvest management practices. It details the motivation behind the project, which ran for five years from 2001 to 2006, and the main outputs and impacts it has or is expected to make. One of the important impacts of the project, noted in the case study, is the quantification of actual—and potential for—aflatoxin contamination throughout the peanut food chain, which has established a clear link between agriculture and human health. This presents compelling justification for further action from national and provincial governments to develop and implement appropriate policy measures to reduce its impact throughout the Indonesian community. At the same time, dissemination of information on aflatoxin incidence and its management, generated by the project, has led to significant adoption by research and extension agencies, as well as to the creation of a large extension network program. The lessons learned from this project are useful for future research on peanuts in Indonesia.

Publication Date:

2011

Author:

Rachaputi R.C.N and Wright G.C. .

Publisher:

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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Aflatoxin in Indonesian peanuts: how can the contamination within the food chain be managed?

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

DharmaputraEtAl(2004)AflatoxinIndoPeanutsContaminationWithinFoodChain.pdf

This paper examines the problem of aflatoxin in Indonesian peanuts and discusses potential initiatives to minimize contamination at pre and postharvest stages. The research uses data from 62 farmers, penebas, collectors, processors and retailers in Pati Regency, Central Java, during the wet and dry seasons in 2002. The findings revealed that the highest percentages of samples infected by Aspergillus flavus (100 per cent in both seasons) and contaminated by aflatoxin (2-124 and <4-342 ppb during wet and dry seasons, respectively) were found in raw kernels of peanuts collected from retailers in traditional markets. It found that pre and postharvest handling methods prior to peanuts being delivered to retailers (especially at the retailer level in traditional markets) severely impact on aflatoxin contamination levels in the Indonesian food chain. The authors present a number of pre and postharvest practices to help minimize aflatoxin contamination in Indonesian peanuts. Critical to further development of this work is a concentrated effort to monitor postharvest handling methods by farmers, collectors and retailers in traditional markets and identify the critical control points for potential changes needed in their procedures.

Publication Date:

2004

Author:

Dharmaputra O.S., Rahmianna A.A., Rachaputi N.R., Wright G.C. and Mills G.

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In 'Agriproduct supply chain management in developing countries', ed. by G.I. Johnson, and P.J. Hofman. ACIAR Proceedings No. 119e, 88-97. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

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A rapid assessment of the specialty coffee value chain in Indonesia

sudo — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 08:48:24 +0000

Ottoway(2007)RapidAssessmentSpecialtyCoffeeValueChainIndo_USAID_AMARTA.pdf

While the demand for specialty coffee in Indonesia is high, the industry is constrained by its inability to increase production. This study assesses the trade and marketing practices of Indonesian specialty coffee through interviews with different value chain actors— exporters, farmer associations and cooperatives, processors, traders and government representatives—in the provinces of South Sulawesi, North Sumatra, Aceh and Bali. The research identifies a number of key constraints to increasing productivity including lack of coffee traceability, limited on-farm drying and pulping facilities, lack of control of coffee berry borer, and an inefficient coffee representative body. The author makes four key recommendations, namely a proposed intervention on Flores to improve agronomic practices and develop organic coffee; restoring Arabica coffee to tsunami abandoned acreage (>20 per cent) and expanding farmers drying capacity and pulping ability; the use of Broca traps to immediately improve production and quality of Robusta and low altitude Arabica coffees affected by coffee borer; and development of direct market linkages. The report notes that activities addressing some of these recommendations are already underway.

Publication Date:

2007

Author:

Ottaway A.

Publisher:

USAID AMARTA Project

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