Eastern Indonesia
Agribusiness Development
Opportunities (EI-ADO) - Central Java

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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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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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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The transparent margin partnership model: linking mango farmers to dynamic markets. Final report of case study component 2.

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NatawidjajaEtAl(2008)TransparentMarginPartnershipModelMangoFarmersDynmaicMarkets.pdf

Traditionally, there has been no incentive for mango farmers to improve productivity and quality due to a weak bargaining position. This report analyses a transparent margin system (based on a collaborative partnership between the market supplier and a farmer group in Central Java) for enhanced smallholder involvement in the market chain. Methodology included interviews and focus group discussions with key market chain stakeholders, examination of farm to retail market marketing channels and cost benefit analysis of the supplier/farmer group partnership. The report contains an overview of the mango market and characterisation and analysis of the transparent margin system. Key observations of this system are that it provides farmer access to a modern market supply chain; farmer's market position enables contract based negotiation; necessitates farmer organisation for quality and supply continuity; and relies on farmer willingness and trust to make changes and reap benefits (higher price, guaranteed market, access to faster payment and market information). Replication of this system is achievable by providing incentives to the supplier. The report outlines policy considerations to assist in future replication.

Publication Date:

2008

Author:

Natawidjaja R.S., Deliana T., Rusastra W., Perdana T., Napitupulu T.A., Sulistyoningrum H. and Rahayu Y.M.

Publisher:

Regoverning Market Innovative Practice Series, International Institute for Environment and Development

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The impact of IPM training on farmers' subjective estimates of economic thresholds for soybean pests in central Java, Indonesia

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Mariyono(2007)ImpactIPMTrainingFarmersSubjectiveEstimatesEconomicThresholdsSoybeanPestsCentralJava_ANU.pdf

This paper assesses the impact of integrated pest management (IPM) training on the economics of pest management decision making and discusses the mechanisms of reduced insecticides associated with IPM training. Background information outlines IPM and pesticide use and the concept of an economic threshold for pest control. Data on soybeans during 1990-1998 was collected from provincial agricultural agencies and analysed using an econometric analysis. Results include a discussion of the extent to which the model explains the variability in pest attack and pesticide use and details relationships with other variables. The paper highlights that pesticide use decreased as IPM training increased and discusses this in terms of changes in farmer expectations for yield loss and increasing acceptable levels of pest attack up to a point i.e. the economic threshold. The authors outline policy implications and some considerations for continued dissemination of IPM training given its success in influencing farmer's strategic thinking and develop economical plant protection.

Publication Date:

2007

Author:

Mariyono J.

Journal:

International Journal of Pest Management 53(2), 83-87

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The impact of integrated pest management technology on insecticide use in soybean farming in Java, Indonesia: two models of demand for insecticides

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Mariyono(2008)ImpactIPMTechnologyInsecticideUseSoybeanFarmingJava_ANU.pdf

This study examined soybean insecticide demand in Java and assessed the impact of integrated pest management (IPM) on insecticide use using aggregate regional data. The report includes an overview of the IPM program and technology transfer including a detailed outline of Farmer Field Schools. Data was collected from various sources and analysed using recursive and simultaneous equation models, the construction of which is detailed in the report. Results from each model are reported and compared, consistently attributing significant reductions in soybean insecticide use in Jogjakarta and Central Java to IPM technology. Results are discussed in terms of how well the variables explain variation in insecticide use and outline the relationship between insecticide use and other variables such as relative pesticide price, pest infestation and IPM technology. The greater accuracy of the simultaneous model was highlighted due to its ability to capture the reversible relationship between pest infestation and insecticide use. In concluding, the authors attribute the reduction in soybean insecticide use to the elimination of the insecticide subsidy which resulted in increased insecticide prices and dissemination of IPM technology.

Publication Date:

2008

Author:

Mariyono J.

Journal:

Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development 5(1), 43-56

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Reproduction rate of Kacang and Peranakan Etawah goats under village production systems in Indonesia.

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SodiqEtAl(2003)ReproductionRateGoatsUnderVillageProductionSystemsIndo.pdf

This paper examines factors affecting the reproduction level of Kacang and Peranakan Etawah goats under the village production system. The study was conducted in two regencies in Central Java as part of a doe productivity evaluation program under the village production system. Reproduction data of 173 Peranakan Etawah and 189 Kacang does were collected through on-farm research over 20 months. The reproduction traits examined were parity, type of birth and litter weight at weaning. The findings revealed that the average reproduction rate of Kacang and Peranakan Etawah does was 2.95 and 1.76 kid/doe/year, respectively, which was significantly affected by parity, type of birth and litter weight at weaning. The reproduction rate of both breeds of doe tended to increase with the advance in parity up to the fourth parity and slightly decreased thereafter. The reproduction rate increased progressively with the advance in birth type. The findings also showed that at each 1 gram increase in litter weight at weaning there was an increase of 0.17 and 0.08 reproduction rate of Kacang and Peranakan Etawah does, respectively.

Publication Date:

2003

Author:

Sodiq A., Adjisoedarmo S. and Tawfik E.S.

Publisher:

Deutscher Tropentag - Göttingen, 8-10 October 2003. International Research on Food Security, Natural Resource Management and Rural Development, Technological and Institutional Innovations for Sustainable Rural Development

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Production System

Central Java

Commodity:

Goats

Assessment of the kid production traits of Kacang goat under smallholders production system

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SodiqEtAl(2010)AssessmentKidProductionTraitsKacangGoatsUnderSmallholderProductionSystemCentralJava.pdf

This paper assesses the influence of environmental (non-genetic) factors of kid production traits of Kacang goats under smallholder production systems in Purwodadi regency in Central Java. The traits evaluated in this study were birth weight, weaning weight and pre-weaning growth weight. The environmental factors assessed were sex, type of birth, and dam's parity (1-7). Data was analysed statistically using the General Linear Model. The results showed that dam's parity, birth type and sex of the kid were significant sources of variation for Kacang kid production traits. Furthermore, the average birth weight, weaning weight and pre-weaning growth of males (2.07±0.02 kg; 10.457±0.1 kg; 69.35±0.73 g/d) were found to be higher than females (1.95±0.02 kg; 9.15±0.09 kg; 60.73±0.71 g/d). Kid production traits increased with parity, with the largest values at the fourth parity and then slightly decreased thereafter. The average male and female production traits of single kids were heavier than twins and triplets indicating the influence of the mothering ability of doe. The authors recommend that farmers consider maternal ability for improvement of weaning weight and growth rate of Kacang kids.

Publication Date:

2010

Author:

Sodiq A., Priyono A. and Tawfik E.S. 2010.

Journal:

Journal of Animal Production 12(2)

Keywords:

Production System

Central Java

Commodity:

Goats

Eastern IndonesiaAgribusiness DevelopmentOpportunities (EI-ADO) - Central Java

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

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

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

The transparent margin partnership model: linking mango farmers to dynamic markets. Final report of case study component 2.

The impact of IPM training on farmers' subjective estimates of economic thresholds for soybean pests in central Java, Indonesia

The impact of integrated pest management technology on insecticide use in soybean farming in Java, Indonesia: two models of demand for insecticides

Reproduction rate of Kacang and Peranakan Etawah goats under village production systems in Indonesia.

Assessment of the kid production traits of Kacang goat under smallholders production system

Eastern Indonesia
Agribusiness Development
Opportunities (EI-ADO) - Central Java