Abstract

The aim of this research are to study the backward and forward linkages of foodstuff plant sector towards another economic sector and to study how condition of supply and demand of commodity of foodstuff plant sector in West Java, 2003. The research method is descriptive one by using the data of Input Output (IO) Table of West Java, 2003, with 86 sectors in classification. The linkage analysis divides into the backward and forward linkages. The results of the research are foodstuff plant sector in West Java, 2003: (a) has backward linkage lower than forward one by looking at total value of backward linkage and also forward one; (b) has relation with 23 economic sectors in backward and 21 economic sectors in forward; and (c) can not cover all demand commodity of corn, sweet potatoes, soybean, and other foodstuff plant commodities. This results mean that to increase product of foodstuff plant especially commodity of corn, sweet potatoes, and soybean, it can do by increasing economic activities in forward, for examples food industry sector, restaurant sector, cultivation industry sector, etc.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.