Agricultural Agribusiness Research Articles

The Business Development Strategy of Jamu at PT. Firdaus Kurnia Indah (FKI) in Bangkalan Regency

Jamu is a traditional medicine that Indonesians have consumed for generations. Several herbal medicine industries in the Bangkalan district have difficulty surviving and developing their businesses. This study aims to determine the strategy for developing the herbal medicine business at PT. FKI, Bangkalan. This research is part of the MBKM-KWU UTM Agricultural Agribusiness Study Program in 2022, which is carried out in the form of a one-month internship as preliminary research. Data was collected from March to June 2023 using questionnaires and deep interviews with respondents. The 4C diamond, SWOT, and QSPM analysis are used to determine strategies that can be implemented for PT. FKI. Internally, the main strength is using natural ingredients, and a shortage of product stock is the main weakness. Assessment of external factors reveals that technological progress, especially social media, is the main opportunity, while the main threat faced is the existence of similar competitors. PT. FKI is in an aggressive strategic position to increase competitiveness by exploiting the company's opportunities and strengths.

Unearthing Financial Wisdom Exploring the Factors Shaping Financial Literacy among Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe

Unearthing Financial Wisdom Exploring the Factors Shaping Financial Literacy among Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe

The strategy for developing the Kalipucang dairy farming agribusiness area as a dairy village agroedutourism using the business model canvas

Introduction: Efforts to enhance the agribusiness sector, particularly in dairy farming, require integrated development alongside other local potentials. This study aims to establish a model for dairy cattle agribusiness development integrated with the village's superior potential, utilizing the Business Model Canvas (BMC). Methods: The research involved mapping the dairy cattle agribusiness in Kalipucang Tutur Pasuruan Village using the BMC framework. The study analyzed the fulfillment of the nine BMC element blocks and identified strategies for enhancing productivity through SWOT analysis. Results: The mapping revealed that the dairy agribusiness in the village offers animal husbandry educational tours and satisfies the BMC element blocks. However, there is a need for strategic enhancements to boost productivity. The strategic analysis also identified the potential for developing agroedutourism due to the advantageous location near tourist spots. Conclusion: The integration of dairy cattle agribusiness with local potentials, as outlined in the BMC mapping, presents opportunities for further development. Strategic recommendations derived from the SWOT analysis provide insights for optimizing productivity and leveraging the area's potential for agroedutourism.

Tenterhooks of corona virus (COVID-19) on food and nutrition security, and economic status of agri-business farmers in Oyo state Nigeria

Tenterhooks of corona virus (COVID-19) on food and nutrition security, and economic status of agri-business farmers in Oyo state Nigeria

Sustainability of agribusiness institutions (case study on horticultural agribusiness farmer groups in Bantaeng Regency)

Institutional has become very valuable in the implementation of sustainable agricultural development. The main objective of this study was to examine the dynamics of the system and the strategy of institutional sustainability of farmer groups in horticultural agribusiness in Bantaeng. Then, the collected data were processed and analyzed using qualitative descriptive with Brinkerhoff institutional sustainability analysis approach. The results showed that the dynamics of the system in changing inputs through the process to produce outputs consistently improved over time conditioning the institutional sustainability of farmer groups in the development of horticultural agribusiness in supporting sustainable agriculture. The contingency power of farmer groups is determined by their ability to respond to the dynamics of the work environment, as well as the political-economic environment through a combination of strategies, both mechanical, adaptive, reactive, and interactive carried out simultaneously or partially to achieve its sustainability level. The effectiveness of institutional sustainability strategies to support system capacity in improving farmer group performance, is indicated by its ability: (1) Creating competitiveness by maintaining product quality; (2) Handling and utilizing waste through innovation and development of product diversification so as to increase income, value added and environmentally friendly; and (3) Creating satisfaction for consumers.

A GÊNESE DO COMBATE: AÇÕES DE REPRESSÃO À ESCRAVIDÃO CONTEMPORÂNEA NO BRASIL (1985-1995)

This article aims to analyze the actions of public agents aimed at combating contemporary slave labor on agribusiness farms located in the interior of Piauí and Maranhão, between 1985 and 1995. Initially, we address the conditions to which the workers were subjected. enslaved workers caught during inspections, highlighting the exhausting working hours, debt mechanisms and the precariousness of accommodation and food provided by companies. Next, we demonstrate the attitudes of scouts and managers of rural properties committed to compromising inspections, as well as the articulations established between different institutions to make operations viable and overcome recurring difficulties in the historical context, characterized by the lack of effective policies to combat the problem. Regarding these questions, we sought support in the research of Ricardo Rezende Figueira (2004), Ângela de Castro Gomes and Regina Beatriz Guimarães Neto (2018). Furthermore, we made use of a variety of empirical materials, such as: newspaper sources, mainly the newspapers Diário do Povo and O Estado, inspection reports and publications from the International Labor Organization (ILO).

The Influence of Characteristics and Institutions on the Empowerment of Cocoa Agribusiness Farmer Groups in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Agricultural development, specifically cocoa agribusiness, is largely determined by the human resource. When human resources possess high motivation, creativity, and the ability to develop innovation, agricultural development is significantly improved. This phenomenon shows the necessity to strive for empowerment of farmer for capacity improvement. Therefore, this study aimed to (1) describe the level of empowerment of individual farmer and their groups, and (2) analyze influence of individual characteristics of farmer, groups, and the role of counseling in empowerment of groups member. The analysis was carried out in Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, using a combined quantitative and qualitative design. A total of 70 respondents and 12 informants were included, consisting of farmer groups administrator, extension workers, and heads of estate services. Data collection was carried out through surveys and in-depth interviews. Meanwhile, data processing and analysis for this study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Partial Least Square (PLS). The results showed that both farmer and groups empowerment were mostly in the medium category. Furthermore, characteristics of individuals, farmer groups, and the role of counseling significantly affected empowerment of members, including groups. Empowerment of farmer groups also influenced the success of cocoa agribusiness. These results showed that the development of cocoa agribusiness required high empowerment of individual farmer and groups as farmer institutions.

Traditional and Modern Distribution Channels for Vegetables in Vietnam: A Case Study in Hanoi City

This study aimed to provide a clear overview of the vegetable distribution system in Hanoi city which is dominated by traditional combined with the emergence of modern distribution channels, including supermarkets. The analysis was based on secondary data sources, a primary survey among 60 vegetable farmers, and in-depth interviews with other marketing system stakeholders including two agribusiness farms, four agricultural cooperatives, trade intermediaries (five collectors, three wholesalers, and three trading companies), and three supermarkets. Comparative and descriptive statistics were applied to get the full picture of vegetable distribution system, including traditional and modern channels. While traditional distribution channels involved various intermediaries, supermarket channels tended to be shorter due to direct producer-buyer relationships. In addition, while supermarket distribution channels focused on safe vegetables, including VietGAP and organic certified vegetables, there was no difference between safe and conventional vegetables in traditional channels. Therefore, producers may get 50% higher prices when supplying supermarkets compared to traditional channels. Recommended solutions to strengthen the distribution system of vegetables are to encourage the development of agricultural cooperatives, raise vertical integration, and develop sustainable cooperation among stakeholders in the supply chain.

Exploring the development scope of crop-based agribusiness farms in Bangladesh

Agribusiness is one of the most important sectors of the economy in Bangladesh, making a significant contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and employment generation. To cope with the international business environment, developing the agribusiness sector in Bangladesh is essential. This study aims to assess the current status, challenges, and future potential of crop-based agribusiness farms in the country. Cross-sectional data were collected from 60 participants using purposive sampling. Frequency distribution tables were generated, and descriptive statistics were employed for data presentation. The results of the study showed that 60% of respondents from crop-based agribusiness farms faced financial crises when starting their businesses. 40% of respondents stated that the lack of experience is the primary challenge for exporting agribusiness products to international markets. Price fluctuation was mentioned as a significant threat by 48.3% of respondents. Moreover, 83.3% of respondents stated that the existing training institutions are insufficient for entrepreneurship development in Bangladesh. Respondents also identified some other challenges, such as decreased revenues due to COVID-19, low adoption of advanced technologies, lack of high-quality products, and unfavorable government policies. Policymakers should prioritize incorporating frontier technologies, implementing favorable policies, maintaining price stability, facilitating bank loans, and establishing new training institutions to address existing drawbacks. Furthermore, researchers identified future research areas that offer opportunities to advance theoretical boundaries and gain further insights into the study of agribusiness sectors.

Development Strategy for Disadvantaged Regions Based on Leading Sectors in the Eastern Aceh Region

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the development strategy of disadvantaged areas based on leading sectors in the Eastern Aceh Region. Theoretical framework: The priority of the development strategy for underdeveloped areas is the empowerment of the agricultural agribusiness system. Design/Methodology/Approach: The analysis method used is Klassen, LQ, Shift Share, and SWOT Typology analysis. Based on the results of the Klassen typology analysis using data from 2010-2017, it was obtained that the regencies/cities that are included in the category of underdeveloped areas in the Eastern Aceh Region are East Aceh Regency and Aceh Tamiang Regency. Findings: The results of the LQ analysis, the base sector in East Aceh Regency is the mining and quarrying sector. Based on shift share analysis, sectors that have a competitive advantage are large trade and retail, car and motorcycle repairs. Furthermore, based on the SWOT analysis, the priority of the development strategy for disadvantaged areas is to socialize and promote regional potential to outside parties (investors). Meanwhile, in Aceh Tamiang Regency, based on LQ analysis, which is the base sector, namely mining and quarrying. Research, Practical and Social implication: The shift share analysis, the sector that has a competitive advantage is construction. Furthermore, based on the SWOT analysis, the development strategy for underdeveloped areas is the empowerment of the agricultural agribusiness system. This strategy leads to increasing the ability and independence of agricultural and institutional human resources (HR) to be able to make optimal use of agricultural resources through the use of appropriate technology to increase productivity, income and welfare of farmers, planters and fishermen. This research to support of development strategies should be directed at policies that have an optimal impact on economic growth, increase people's income, reduce poverty and create jobs so as to reduce the unemployment rate and improve the quality of human resources. Originality/Value: The originality of research in the form of poverty analysis with the Klassen Typology Analysis model, Location Quotient (LQ) Analysis, SWOT Analysis and Shift Share Analysis which were not carried out by previous research.

Analysis of productivity levels of saline coastal land for crop cultivation activities

Saline land is an area zone that is widely developed for agribusiness activities with high economic value. The purpose of this study is to determine the parameters that affect the level of productivity of saline land in coastal areas for agricultural agribusiness activities. The research methods used were descriptive quantitative and descriptive qualitative methods. The indicators observed were soil and water parameters on saline land. The results showed that soil parameters that are not following the quality standards of agricultural cultivation are N 0.12-0.14%, P2O5 14-57 mg/L, K2O 473-506 mg/L, Ca 0.47-1.27%, Mg 0.51-5.14%, Al 8.51-243%, and Na 0-0.37%. Water parameters that do not comply with agricultural cultivation quality standards are Ca 54.02-320.60 mg/L, Mg 78.22-424.94 mg/L, Na 582.31-3208.68 mg/L, PO4 0.11-0.72 mg/L. Y= 18.021+0.80X1+0.262X2+0.332X3+0.081X4+0.105X5+0.177X6+0.794X7 Is formula of soil regression test resulted. Meaning that parameters that do not meet soil quality standards will simultaneously affect the land productivity. The water regression model formula by Y= 7890+0.001X1+0.002X2+0.003X3+0.004X4, means that water quality parameters that do not comply with quality standards do not affect the level of land productivity. The results of the dynamic analysis estimate that the level of productivity and carrying capacity of land in saline coastal areas will decrease along with the increase in crop yields. Based on the study of modelling analysis, it can be concluded that there are several soil parameters such as N, P2O5, K2O, Ca, Mg, Al, and Na that affect the productivity level of saline land in coastal areas.

Prospects of Agribusiness as Supporting Food Security in the Semarang City

This study aims to elaborate on the potential of urban agricultural agribusiness in Semarang City and identify development sectors that can receive/provide co-benefits from urban agricultural development. The research method used is mixed, with primary and secondary data obtained and analyzed using quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods. The results of the study indicate that there is potential for agribusiness in Semarang City to support national food security. Agribusiness development can be carried out in accordance with the national agricultural development master plan, in order of priority, in accordance with the mapping of potential in the city of Semarang, and guided by the medium-term and long-term development plans of the city of Semarang.

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN AGRIBISNIS PEMBIBITAN ALPUKAT (Persea americana) DI KELURAHAN SUKAHATI KECAMATAN CIBINONG KABUPATEN BOGOR

This study aims to determine the feasibility of avocado seed agribusiness farming and develop a strategy for developing avocado seed agribusiness in Sukahati Village, Cibinong District, Bogor Regency. Respondents for farming analysis are 20 and were selected using simple random sampling. The selection of respondents for strategy formulation used purposively, namely 13 experts. The analysis was used is descriptive analysis, farming feasibility analysis and SWOT analysis. Farming analysis on a land area of ​​3,138 m2 for 6 months shows that this business is feasible with a profit of Rp.343,841,358, - and an R/C value of 6.95. Environmental analysis through the IFE and EFE matrices obtained a weighted score of 2.87 on internal factors and 2.85 on external factors so that the position in the Internal External matrix is ​​in cell V (five) with Growth Strategy. The SWOT analysis resulted in 14 strategic steps: (1) Intensifying marketing through social media accounts with soft selling, (2) utilizing government facilities, (3) training to improve seed quality, (4) Creating demonstration plots and exhibitions to attract public interest, (5 ) Cooperation between farmers to meet consumer needs, (6) provide each other with avocado seed needs and information, (7) help each other convey information on farming techniques, (8) maximize strategic locations to capture markets, (9) Utilize training to improve institutional development, management finance, cultivation technology and marketing, (10) take advantage of government support for business development, (11) Conduct online meeting activities if time and distance are constrained, (12) Maximize the benefits of Network Culture, (13) often hold discussions on farming techniques, share market, and absorption of market information, (14) strengthen location branding and product quality by utilizing promotion media.

Innovative price-setting approaches to high-value products: A pricing method for agribusiness farmers

Despite being determined by global market prices, the majority of Thai farmers have never become innovative price setters. Not many Thai farmers considered a pricing approach that would maximize the value of their agricultural products. To this end, this study provides empirical evidence regarding the impact of marketing-based variables on pricing. This study aims to identify marketing-based determinants involved in innovative, dynamic price settings for value-added agricultural products. We consider two approaches to innovative pricing – segmented (tiered) pricing and peak-load pricing – to see if there is a possibility for such pricing. A sample of 840 agribusiness farmers was collected from different regions of Thailand. Using multigroup structural invariance analysis, the sample was grouped into four types of farmers: rice, sugarcane, maize, and cassava, to see if there were any differences between them in each of the proposed pricing propensities. Our study finds that cassava farmers tend to pay significant attention to market focus, customer and product differentiation, brand orientation, and segment-based mass customization. Other groups of farmers, like rice and sugarcane, tend to set segmented (tiered) pricing as a result of brand orientation and mass customization. As for peak load pricing, market demand and seasonality are significant factors that can be found among four crops. No matter how prices are set on the global market, this study suggests that agribusiness farmers should think about marketing-related factors to stand out from their competitors.

PEMBUATAN PAPAN PARTIKEL DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN BAHAN BAKU TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT DAN PEREKAT RESIN

Oil palm is a plantation crop that has an important role in Indonesia today. This plant is a plant that produces vegetable oil and its derivative products. The processing of oil palm empty bunches into particle board as a strategy for utilizing solid waste from oil palm processing has been carried out. The test was carried out to determine the hardness, weight and moisture content to produce particle board. The board making was carried out in April - August 2020. The location was at the Laboratory of Soil and Fertilizer at the College of Agricultural Agribusiness and Plantation (STIPAP) and the Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry Polytechnic Medan (PTKI). The results showed that the largest water content of oil palm empty fruit bunches was obtained by 44%, then for the weight of the content obtained 1.131 gr / cm3 with a ratio of 50% oil palm empty bunches fiber and 50% resin adhesive and a hardness test value of 76 kg. . The moisture content can affect the resistance and weight of the particle board so that drying is necessary. Meanwhile, the weight of the contents has an effect on particle density, thereby increasing the hardness of the material.

Determinants of Profit Efficiency among Small Scale Rice Farmers in North Central, Nigeria: A Profit Function Approach

The study employed a stochastic frontier profit function to measure profit efficiency among rice farmers in North Central, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed in selecting 218 rice farming household heads in six Local Government Areas of North Central, Nigeria. The results showed that rice production is highly profitable with an estimated net farm income and Gross margin of N67,808.31 and N 70,273.56 per hectare and the return on investment of N1.26 was realized as profit for every one naira invested in production of rice in North Central Nigeria. The gross ratio of 0.46 and the operating ratio of 0.44 are indicators that rice production was profitable in the study area. Furthermore, the result of tranlog stochastic function revealed that rice farmers in North Central were not all fully profit efficient and thus an average farmer in study area could potentially increase profit level if resources are more efficiently utilized. However, the results show that fertilizer, labour, agrochemical, farm size, age, household size, education, farming experience, awareness of climate change and access to climate information had significant effects on the profit efficiency of rice farmers in the study area. The study recommended that since the area has a great potential to increase rice production and farmers’ income, efforts should be made by encouraging rice farmers to intensify the use of improved varieties of rice in order to increase their output. Now that the present administration change agenda is geared towards agriculture, youths in the country could be encouraged by government at all levels and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to venture into rice farming agribusiness that will serve as potential employment source.

Development of Integrated Organic Agricultural Agribusiness at D jamuran Pekanbaru Student Business

Oyster mushroom is a mushroom that is quite in demand by the people of Pekanbaru City. One of the oyster mushroom producers in Pekanbaru is a young entrepreneur named Solihin who is a student of the Department of Agrotechnology, Riau University. Oyster mushroom production ranges from 15-40 kg/day. The high production of mushrooms is supported by the number of baglogs owned by Solihin. After being used to produce mushrooms, this baglog will of course become waste. The high content of organic matter in baglog waste makes baglog waste a potential medium for the development of African Night Crawlers (ANC) worms. Furthermore, the remaining growth media for this worm can be used as vermicompost fertilizer. Therefore, the purpose of this service is to provide assistance in the cultivation of ANC worms to entrepreneurs who are partners in this service. Based on the results of the service carried out, partners have succeeded in developing by-products other than oyster mushrooms into useful and selling products which can certainly increase partners' income. In addition, partners are also developing fish farming as a continuation of the use of ANC worms as fish feed. This is because ANC worms are a high source of protein for fish feed. Through this service activity, the development of integrated agricultural agribusiness has been realized.

An outlook on the future of Brazilian agriculture: how farming students of Tocantins perceive sustainability in the Cerrado

In the Brazilian Cerrado, the land-use change caused by the expansion and intensification of agribusiness farming has led to dramatic socio-environmental problems. To foster sustainable development, Brazilian farming students have to learn about land use according to the Sustainable Development Goals and how to implement them on their home farm and future workplace. Through a questionnaire-based survey, our study explored the perceptions of 128 students at the Family Farming High School of Porto Nacional on the sustainability of farming systems in the Cerrado of Tocantins. We analyzed the effectiveness of the school in teaching sustainability, the students’ occupational preferences and perspectives, and their sentiment about three common farming systems in the Cerrado of Tocantins, i.e., agribusiness, family farming, and agroecological farming, and their opinion on the business relationships among the three systems. Even though our study confirmed the effectiveness of school-work alternation models in transferring sustainability practices from school to home farms, it also revealed farming students’ poor understanding of the systemic definition of sustainability. Students defined sustainable and unsustainable farms with different perspectives and evaluation criteria, most of them referring to environmental indicators such as the way materials are used, whether the natural environment is protected, and whether biodiversity is preserved on the farm. There is a discrepancy between students’ occupational preference and their prevalent sentiment about family farming, agribusiness, and agroecological farming. While more than half of them would accept to work on an agribusiness farm, significantly more students have a positive sentiment in favor of family farming and agroecological farming than agribusiness farming. The three farming systems, however, are not perceived as contending or isolated but as partnering businesses, featuring low competition and high cooperation rates. Our study contributes to a broader appreciation of the Brazilian students’ perception of farming sustainability in the Cerrado of Tocantins and helps environmental education programs improve their effectiveness in transferring sustainability.

PENGARUH APLIKASI LIMBAH (Decanter solid) PABRIK KELAPA SAWIT TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN VEGETATIF SERTA KADAR KLOROFIL DAUN BIBIT KELAPA SAWIT (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) DI PEMBIBITAN UTAMA

Oil palm is a plantation crop that has an important role in Indonesia today. This plant is a plant that produces vegetable oil and its derivative products. This study aims to determine the effect of solid decanter waste application on the vegetative growth of oil palm seedlings (Elaeis guineensis Jacq). This research was conducted in the research area of the Medan College of Agricultural Agribusiness (STIPAP) from January - July 2020. This study used a non factorial randomized block design (RBD) consisting of S0: Without decanter solid treatment, S1: 0,5 kg decanter solid, S2: 1,0 kg decanter solid, and S3: 1,5 kg decanter solid. Parameters observed were plant height, number of leaves, stem girth, leaf chlorophyll content, shoot wet and dry weight, root wet and dry weight. The data obtained were analyzed statistically with analysis of variance (ANOVA) with further test of LSD 5%. The treatment of decanter solid application has a significant effect based on statistical tests on the vegetative growth of oil palm seedlings, namely on the height of the seeds and stem circumference with the value of F-count seed height > F-Table 0,5% at 8 MSA and F-Count on stem circumference > F- Table 0,1% at 16 MSA and 20 MSA, while the number of leaves, shoot wet and dry weight, root wet and dry weight and leaf chlorophyll content showed no significant effect

The contribution of the rural environmental registry to family farmers in the state of Amazonas, Brazil

Environmental issues continue to be on a growing agenda around the world. A large part of the global concerns is focused on the Amazon, even though it leaves aside almost the entire human contingent that inhabits that space. Except for the Indians. They disregard that many of the harmful environmental impacts are practiced by family farmers because fire is their greatest technology and, in many cases, the only one. Therefore, the management of this territory must create mechanisms and instruments capable of promoting the region's sustainable development, bringing together environmental and social interests, which only can be done through laws. The Rural Environmental Registry (CAR, acronym in Portuguese) aims to implement sustainable public policies. Thus, this literature review study aims to show CAR's contribution to family farmers operating in the State of Amazonas from a legal and environmental point of view. The results show that a) it is necessary to know the main legal aspects of the CAR to understand its environmental importance, b) knowing each of the steps in the preparation of the registry allows this instrument to fulfill its environmental mission as a result of legal discipline, c) the simplification of the regime granted to family farmers and similar populations allows the legal requirements to be fulfilled by this essential human contingent in the Amazon and d) the rigorous execution of the CAR allowed for several conflicts of overlapping rural areas to be resolved, which benefited family farmers and populations equivalent, pioneers in these areas. The conclusion states that implementing the Brazilian forest code is essential for family farming agribusiness, requiring technical support. The CAR emerges as a fundamental instrument.