Abstract
There has been an increase in demand for organic products in Indonesia along with the incessant slogan of healthy living. In terms of small farmers, organic farming is proven to provide increased income, unfortunately, there is no clear system and strategy in developing organic agriculture in Indonesia. The purpose of this research was to understand the role of key stakeholders in Cisarua Horticulture Organic Farming. Stakeholder analysis used in this research to get knowledge about the actors, their behavior, relationships and their influence on decision - making processes. The information is used to develop the farm strategies, to reach the farm goals and to assess the feasibility of policy directions. The methodology used is the Soft System Methodology (SSM). SSM is an organizational process modeling method that can be used for general problem resolution and change management. Rich picture, Root definitions, and conceptual model were presented in the paper. Data were taken using focus group discussion and in-depth interviews with the farm staffs, farmers of the sustainable horticulture organic farming farm in Cisarua, Indonesia, and national organic farming association. From Stakeholders analysis, four main results were obtained: identifying the relationship among stakeholders; conflicts among them; the stakeholders’ role in farm; and the stakeholders’ interest towards farm program. In conclusion; focusing on one hauler only, investing in seed horticulture products, improving the quality of horticulture products, and mentoring for small-scale farmers were identified as a critical action for the strategy in the organic farming farm in Cisarua, Indonesia. The policy implications of this research are basically to see the contribution of actors in making a strategy.
Highlights
In recent years, environmental issues have become the focus of society
Indonesia as one of the developing and emerging economy countries with approximately 252 million in population in 2015 and economic growth of 5.2% per annum has the potential to be both of the largest producers and market for the organic products
The average income that will be obtained from organic farming is around US$6,000 per hectare
Summary
Environmental issues have become the focus of society. People started to realize the dangers posed by the use of chemicals, one of which is used in the business of agriculture. The use of non-chemical materials received attention to be used in agricultural activities, known as organic farming. Indonesia as one of the developing and emerging economy countries with approximately 252 million in population in 2015 and economic growth of 5.2% per annum has the potential to be both of the largest producers and market for the organic products. Indonesia Central Bureau of Statistics (2015) stated that Indonesia has 11.94 million hectares of vacant land. Parlyna & Munawaroh (2011) predicted that organic food export revenues from the vacant land in Indonesia are estimated at US$100 billion per year. In addition to economic benefits, the development of organic products is labor-intensive. The creation of these new jobs, contributes to rural social and economic growth
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