Agro-tourism Potential Research Articles

POTENSI AGROWISATA BUAH MANGGIS DAN BUAH DURIAN UNTUK KEMANDIRIAN EKONOMI STUDI KASUS DI DESA LUNTO TIMUR DAN LUNTO BARAT KECAMATAN LEMBAH SEGAR KOTA SAWAHLUNTO

This research discusses what steps are being taken to make East Lunto Village and West Lunto Village into mangosteen and durian fruit agro-tourism areas for economic independence, and to find out what methods are taken to increase community income from the potential of mangosteen and durian fruit agro-tourism. the. The approach to this research is primary data, obtained directly through interviews or questionnaires and observations or observations from respondents of mangosteen and durian fruit farmers as well as mangosteen and durian fruit collectors. Meanwhile, secondary data was obtained through recording data in various agencies. The data analysis technique uses SPOT 6 satellite imagery, from this image we will determine the area of ​​the mangosteen and durian fruit plantations. This study can be concluded that the potential of agrotourism in the village of East Lunto and the village of West Lunto can be used as an agrotourism area based on the theory of Lothar A. Kreck, and for economic independence the mangosteen fruit and durian fruit can be processed to be made into various types of food and medicines that can be an income for the local community.

Penguatan Kelompok Tani Berbasis Produksi dan Agrowisata Kopi di Kecamatan Way Ratai, Kabupaten Pesawaran, Lampung

Lampung Province is the center of Robusta coffee production while Arabica coffee has begun to be developed in the area, including in Harapan Jaya Village, Way Ratai Subdistrict, District of Pesawaran. This village is an ecotourism destination and also has a potential of agrotourism, especially Arabica coffee farming. The objectives of the Community Service Activities are: 1) Increasing knowledge and skills of farmer group members in Arabica coffee agrotechnology; 2) increasing coffee plantation productivity through proper maintenance; and 3) Formulating a model of strengthening farmer group based on coffee agrotourism. This program was carried out at the Karya Subur Farmer Group, in Harapan Jaya Village in year 2018–2019. The methods used are discourse, training, demonstration plots, mentoring, and discussion. The results of this program conclude that: 1) Increasing the knowledge and skills of farmer group members in Arabica coffee agrotechnology; 2) Increasing productivity of coffee plantations plot belonging to the group members assisted; and 3) a model of strengthening of farmer groups based on coffee production and agrotourism is through increasing group capacity in tourism and tourism activities related to the coffee production process from upstream to downstream, increasing accessibility and facilities coordinated with village officials, and increasing agro tourism promotion especially to educational institutions, professionals, and communities.

СОВРЕМЕННЫЕ ТЕНДЕНЦИИ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ СЕЛЬСКОГО ТУРИЗМА В РОССИИ

The development of rural tourism is a global trend. In order to support this trend, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has declared 2020 the year of rural and eco-tourism, which has attracted the attention of travelers to the countryside and will entail the development of rural areas. For Russia, the development of this area is becoming particularly relevant, which is due to the need to diversify the rural economy, the desire to increase employment and sources of income of the rural population, overcome rural poverty, and attract investment to improve infrastructure in rural areas. It is determined that a significant constraint on the development of the sub-sector is the imperfection of the regulatory framework and the vagueness of direct state support, legislation in the field of rural tourism is only being formed, the existing assistance measures do not meet the request of society. The prospects of rural tourism are connected with the process of active formation of the institutional environment and the development of tools for targeted state support. The paper notes that the main directions of development of the sub-sector will be determined by the national project “Tourism and Hospitality”. As new tools for the development of the direction are grants “Agrotourism”, concessional lending at the rate of 3-5% per annum, cashback for tours in Russia. The new impetus to realize the potential of agrotourism is associated with the coronavirus pandemic and the demand for domestic travel. As conclusions, the need to improve the system of state regulation and support for the development of rural tourism is established and the main measures that will contribute to the realization of the potential of this type of non-agricultural activity as a promising direction for sustainable development of rural areas are identified

Possibilities of organizing agro-touristic routes in the Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan

The Fergana Valley, which is rich in nature and is known for its temperate climate, is characterized by the fact that it combines many aspects of the country’s agritourism. As a result of our research, we have identified the Fergana Valley as a separate agro-tourist area. The region is rich in high mountains, medium mountains, low mountains (hills), central desert plains, irrigated (anthropogenic) plains, and a wide range of agrotouristic potential and opportunities. The creation and development of new tourist destinations is great importance to increase the economic potential of the country. This article describes the possibilities of agrotourism of the Fergana valley. The purpose of the work is an identification of agro-tours and organization of agro-tourist routes on the basis of the analysis of agro-tourism potential and opportunities of Fergana agro-tourist region.

Potential Development Strategy for Attraction and Community-based Agrotourism in Lebakmuncang Village

Lebakmuncang is a tourism village in Ciwidey, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, which has potential for natural and cultural resources supporting agro-tourism development. In recent years there has been a decline in tourist visits. The research objectives were to analyze the agro-tourism potential, to analyze visitor’s perceptions of the attractiveness of agro-tourism and agro-tourism development strategies. The research design used descriptive quantitative. Fifty tourists were selected by accidental sampling, and ten informants were selected purposively. Data analysis technique used Likert scale and SWOT matrix. The results showed Lebakmuncang village has variety agricultural commodities, dairy farming, and coffee processing business that have potential to support agro-tourism development; visitors’ perceptions of attraction and ancillary services was excellent. Visitors’ perception of amenities and accessibility was good. Strategies that can be carried out in developing agro-tourism are: (1) increasing community involvement, (2) adding animal husbandry attractions and coffee processing in tour packages, (3) adding supporting facilities that are not yet available, (4) synchronizing agro-tourism development programs with stakeholders, (5) training human resources in internet technology-based tourism management, (6) partnerships in promotion and marketing with travel agents, (7) improving service quality, (8) creating community-based and sustainable agro-tourism branding, and (9) promotional cooperation with other tourist objects..

Variables Influencing the Potency of Community Based Coffee Agro-Tourism in Mount Galunggung, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

Tourist attraction which located in the area of Mount Galunggung, Tasikmalaya Regency offers a variety of tourist destinations. The Mount Galunggung tourismarea is currently adding some tourist destinations, such as the development of coffee agro-tourism which involves the community, namely coffee farmers. However, the potential for coffee tourism still requires good planning and designing. The involvement of all stakeholders to support the development of coffee agro-tourism is expected to make coffee agro-tourism sustainable. The aims of this study were to analyze the factors which affect the development of coffee agro-tourism and to design a model for developing community-based coffee agro-tourism. The research design mixed method of census and Partial Least Square. The number of respondents was 142 that consisted of the community involved in the development of agro-tourism in Sukaratu District. The results of this study showed that the coffee plantation supported the existence of coffee agro-tourism in Galunggung tourism area. The characteristics of variable, agro-tourism resources institutional support and the potential of agro-tourism affected community-based agro-tourism. The model of community-based coffee agro-tourism development in Mount Galunggung tourism area is implemented by maximizing the input of community characteristics agro-tourism institutional support, and agro-tourism resources, especially the variable of agro-tourism potential so it can produce output for developing community-based agro-tourism potential. This output later will affect outcomes such as the enhancement income of farmers and local communities, the enhancement of coffee productivity, absorption of local labor, socio-cultural preservation, and the established cooperation between stakeholders.

Strategi Pengembangan Ternak Kerbau di Kabupaten Tanah Laut

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui prioritas strategi pengembangan ternak kerbau di kabupaten Tanah Laut dengan menggunakan metode Analtycal Hierarchy Process (AHP), Berdasarkan analisis menggunakan AHP didapatkan hasil berdasarkan urutan prioritas tertinggi adalah Pengimplementasian regulasi pemasaran dan pemotongan ternak kerbau produktif dengan nilai 0,203. (2). Memberikan perangsang produksi bagi peternak dengan nilai 0,154. (3). Perlindungan dan pembukaan lahan baru penggembalaan ternak dengan nilai 0,125. (4). Meningkatkan teknologi pengolahan pakan dengan nilai 0,119. (5). Meningkatkan kegiatan pemeriksaan/ pelayanan kesehatan dan reproduksi ternak dengan nilai 0,115. (6). Optimalisasi teknologi IB dan intensifikasi perkawinan alam dengan nilai 0,109. (7). Meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kelembagaan peternak dalam manajemen usaha peternakan dengan nilai 0,089. (8). Optimalisasi potensi agrowisata sebagai salah satu daya saing daerah dengan nilai 0,086.

Potential of Ecology based Agrotourism for Agricultural Education in Besur Village, Lamongan Regency

Currently, agriculture has prospective potential to be developed as a tourist attraction, one of which is agricultural tourism with an ecological perspective. The objective of the research was to examine the potential of ecology-based agrotourism as a means for agricultural education in Besur Village, Lamongan Regency. The research applied a quantitative descriptive approach in the form of scoring, weighting, and ranking of the categories being assessed. The research data consisted of primary and secondary data. The data was collected using direct observation and in-depth interviews. The data analysis was carried out using for the feasibility of agrotourism area. The results showed that the area of Besur Village was classified as suitable (potential) with zone I that had the highest KKA value (2.6) as the object of the agrotourism. Potential ecological aspects obtained analysis 36 species of food producing plants. The highest Importance Value Index (IVI) of plant species was  recorded for Oryza sativa spp. (83.76%) and Zea mays L. (27.11%). Analysis of the physico-chemical properties of soil resulted in moderate or sufficient fertility. Analysis of public perceptions obtained was 4.08 and classified as good for the development of agrotourism in Besur Village. The novelty of this research was to obtain of the potential for agrotourism management in Besur Village through an ecological approach based on the concept of Healthy Plant Management.

WILLINGNESS TO PAY UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN FASILITAS AGROWISATA KECAMATAN BANDUNGAN KABUPATEN SEMARANG (Studi kasus di Setiya Aji Flower Farm)

Semarang Regency has a great agro-tourism potential. Volcanic soil suitable for planting and cool temperatures support it to be a place of recreation. The study was conducted at Setiya Aji Flower Farm (SAFF), a chrysanthemum agro-tourism in Jetis village, Bandungan District, which is managed by farmer groups and local communities. The management is still very simple by utilizing the pre-harvest chrysanthemum flowers for tourism. SAFF was able to bring in 107,966 tourists during 2017, with an entrance ticket currently at Rp 7,500 generates substantial additional income for the people of Jetis village. Unfortunately, the number of tourists decreased until 65% to an average of 3,127 tourists per month in 2018. One of the causes of the reduction in tourist visits was the unpreparedness of the SAFF to face of competition with new tourist objects with similar themes around SAFF that were very well managed and continued growing. The purpose of this study was to estimate the willingness of visitors to pay for additional facilities at SAFF Bandungan, Semarang Regency. This study used the Contingency Assessment Method (CVM) to 110 visitors. The results showed that the majority of visitors are willing to pay for additional facilities at SAFF agrotourism. Willingness to pay (WTP) is estimated at level Rp 13,000. These results provide insights to the manager of SAFF to raise the entrance ticket by adding facilities at SAFF.

Agrotourism And Its Development’s Prospects (On The Example Of Oltinsoy District Of Surkhandarya Region, Uzbekistan)

The article highlights the role and importance of tourism in the economy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as the development of agrotourism, the specifics of agrotourism, and its benefits to the tourism industry. The aim of this thesis is identifying the important aspects of introducing the agrotourism among small-scale fermers in Oltinsoy district of Surkhandarya region. The existing agrotourism potential in Oltinsoy district and the directions for further development of agrotourism in the region are also covered by the paper.

Building Banyuasin Village, Bangka Regency as green and agro-tourism village that sustainable using information technology

Tourism is currently one of the state’s income to support the economy. Therefore, almost all countries develop their regions so that they can become destinations for tourists. Indonesia is one of the countries that encourages and supports the development of tourism to the village, so that each village designs so that its village can become a tourist destination. Now, every village in Indonesia have been race to developing their village into green and tourism village in order to improve the welfare of the village. Banyuasin village is one of the villages in Bangka Regency which has agro-tourism potential because of many agricultural and plantation potentials that can be used as agro-tourism destinations and also development to become an environment-based village. Banyuasin village also has a plan to become a green village by doing good waste and waste management by using information technology. To support Banyuasin village plan for achieve the goal, the use of information technology and building an information system that helps to develop the Banyuasin village in the future. This information system will design and process data related to the potential of Banyuasin village to become a Green and Agro-tourism village as well as to process the data to help Banyuasin Village.

Penguatan Kapasitas Kelembagaan dalam Pembangunan Kelurahan Berkelanjutan Berbasis Agrowisata di Kumpulrejo, Kota Salatiga

Kumpulrejo Village becomes the priority of Salatiga City in the sustainable village development based on the local potential of agrotourism. Kumpulrejo holds potential in livestock farming, nearly 80% of the population are dairy farmers. Suboptimal institutional capacity of the Livestock Farmer Groups in managing potentials results in problems regarding sustainable village development program in Kumpulrejo. The community’s social capital is expected to significantly affect the Livestock Farmer Groups’s institutional capacity strengthening. The present study aims to find out the affect of social capital on the institutional capacity strengthening with regard to argoturism-based sustainable village development in Kumpulrejo. The method that used was quantitative-descriptive, data obtained from questionnaires, observation, and interview. The sampling technique used by simple random sampling, to the 60 respondents. The study showed that social capital which consist of a trust, social network, and norms significantly affect to the institutional capacity strengthening by 57,9%. Partially, a trust did not hold significantly affect, while social network and norms significantly affect the institutional capacity strengthening of livestock farmer groups in Kumpulrejo Village.

Kajian analisis biaya dan manfaat (cost-benefit analysis) kawasan agrowisata di Indonesia

Agrotourism is a part of the tourist attraction that utilizes agricultural business as a tourist attraction. This study aims to compare financial feasibility studies on several agrotourism in Indonesia. The study about financial feasibility needs to be done as a material consideration in making a business decision. The method used a literature study for secondary data collection from several journals including NPV, IRR and Net B/C Ratio. This study reviews five agrotourism, that relates with cost-benefit analysis, including Kebun Buah Mangunan agrotourism, Kampung Budaya Sidangbarang agrotourism, Bukit Ganjau agrotourism, Bina Darma agrotourism, and Jamu Ramuan Madura agrotourism. The results of this study were obtained at Jamu Ramuan Madura agrotourism that was the most feasible with an NPV value of Rp. 13,979,701,973.49, - IRR of 30.52%, and Net B/C Ratio of 10.22 which indicated this agrotourism was feasible to run. This agrotourism is the most feasible because it has the highest value among the five other agrotourism. Kampung Budaya Sidangbarang agrotourism is the lowest feasibility level because it has an NPV value of Rp. 597,264,637.59, - with a Net B/C value of 1.60 and an IRR of 15.13%. Based on this, it is expected that the results of this study can become a reference for tourism developers to see the potential of agrotourism in areas that have the best financial viability.

KAJIAN POTENSI AGROWISATA DI KAWASAN WISATA COBAN JAHE, DESA PANDANSARI LOR, KECAMATAN JABUNG, KABUPATEN MALANG

Pandansari Lor Village is one of the tourist villages in the District of Jabung, Malang. Pandansari Lor has the potential for agro-tourism so that tourist visits have increased every year. With the level of agro-tourism activities increasing the volume of visitors is increasing. In addition, the level of understanding of the local community towards agro-tourism is low so it needs to be socialized about agro-tourism. The purpose of this study is to examine the potential of agrotourism in Pandansari Lor village. The research was conducted in November to December 2019, using the inventory method or field survey, and SWOT analysis. Data collection is carried out by means of field observations, calculations, interviews and literature studies. Based on the results of the feasibility assessment of the agro-tourism area, Tegir Hamlet is a hamlet that has the potential to be developed into an agrotourism area because it is ranked first with a total weight of 3.85. Begawan and shadow hamlets have the same number of weights, which is 3.75, which has the potential to be developed as an agro-tourism area while Kedawung Hamlet is the least potential because it is ranked the lowest at 2.85. The main alternative strategies are, optimizing existing agrotourism activities and other supporting agro-tourism objects and attractions, providing training and socialization related to agro-tourism and agriculture through collaboration with many related parties to expand the network on agro-tourism.

Potentials of Agrotourism on Social and Economic Development of the Selected Agricultural Farms and Adjoining Communities in South-Western Nigeria

Abstract Agrotourism industry has contributed immensely to economy of many developing nations, especially in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. This forms a basis for these research findings aimed at assessing the potential of agrotourism in Obasanjo Farm and Oakfield farm for improving the livelihood of immediate communities. This study employed a multiple research instrument while theoretical and specific practical approaches were used in the identification and classification of the potential agrotourism activities using a thematic qualitative, descriptive quantitative and SWOT analysis. The results show that 71% of the respondents have basic knowledge of agrotourism. The Likert scale shows that the respondents completely agreed (4.52) that agrotourism is beneficial to people and equally agreed (4.56) on the need to develop it. Recommendations are drawn from the SWOT analysis on the need for farm management to strengthen available opportunities through incorporating agrotourism activities with other farming activities, while addressing the environmental threats and organisational weaknesses.

Agrotourism as one of the ways to develop entrepreneurship in rural areas

Agrоtourism, as one of the most promising forms of entrepreneurial activity, is attracting increasing attention today, thanks to its rapid spread in both developed and developing countries. The article highlights that agrotourism entrepreneurship can play a decisive role in the development of a new strategy for sustainable agricultural development, since entrepreneurial activity is a driving force for rural economies. It is also an important counteracting factor to adverse socio-economic processes such as unemployment, migration, and the decline in the quality of life of rural residents. It is proved that agrotourism is one of the ways of developing entrepreneurship in rural areas can bring several advantages in three main areas of development. Within the economic dimension, agrotourism can be considered as a strategy of agricultural diversification. This can provide additional income and new employment opportunities for rural residents and, therefore, can reduce poverty and reduce migration in rural areas. From an environmental point of view, agrotourism can help conserve the environment, ecosystems and farmland and minimize environmental damage. From a socio-cultural point of view, agrotourism helps to preserve cultural heritage in rural areas, improve farmers' social status and empower rural people. The development of agrotourism and its positive effects can accelerate the process of rural diversification. The article also highlights a number of common problems that most often hinder the development of agrotourism, including problems of strategic planning, lack of financial and human resources, lack of adequate training and education, lack of professionalism. It is stated that at the state level the policy of promotion and promotion of agrotourism as the most promising form of entrepreneurship in rural areas should be actively pursued. The use of agrotourism potential in modern conditions of decentralization of management will lead to socio-economic development of the region by increasing the income of local budgets, increasing investment attractiveness, increasing employment of the population, especially in rural mostly depressed areas, preserving the landscape or its positive change, historical heritage.

THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF SIMBAT AGRO TOURISM IN JEMBER REGENCY

potential possessed by SIMBAT Agro Tourism is huge, the land is wide enough with a land area of around 7 hectares, the charm of attractive mountain nature attractions such as tourist spots in Batu city with access close to the Jember city area, the community environment is very supportive, and human resources enough available to make this Agrotourism very potential to be developed. But behind the great potential of SIMBAT Agrotourism, its development is still not optimal. Seeing the potential and various benefits of the development of SIMBAT Agro-tourism, as well as seeing the condition of agro-tourism that still has not made the main strategic priorities that must be done, and the Agro-tourism design has not been made in accordance with the needs and desires of tourists. Therefore the purpose of this study is to find a strategy towards the development of SIMBAT agro-tourism in Jember Regency. analytical methods used in this study are IFE, EFE, IE, SWOT, QSPM, and QFD. results of the study based on QSPM analysis the priority strategy is Optimizing excellence by improving the quality of service to consumers. QFD analysis obtained attributes of tourist needs that become the top priority seen from the level of importance is cleanliness and beauty of the tourist environment, while the service attribute which is the top priority seen from the level of importance continuous HR training, and improvement of the HR work system The results of the analysis of the two QSPM and QFD analysis tools are very related. Optimizing excellence by improving the quality of service to consumers (QSPM analysis results) can be done by meeting the needs of tourists who are the top priority, i.e. the cleanliness and beauty of the tourism environment (QFD analysis results), and their main application must be done with services that are the top priority in terms of their importance, namely systematic, continuous human resource training, and improvement of the HR work system. With solid human resources and competent skills, it can improve optimizing excellence by increasing the quality of service to consumers.

Communication Strategy In Agrotourism In Curup Village Rejang Lebong Regency Bengkulu

The purpose of this study was to determine the marketing strategy of agrotourism marketing, in the Curup village of Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu, by using the concept of integrated marketing communication. Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu, in the last two years, many new tourist spots have emerged with the concept of agrotourism whose management is still individual. The study was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach. The informant selection uses purposive sampling technique. The data conclusion technique used is observation, interviews, and literature study. Data validity test used is source triangulation. The results of this study are that from the general condition of tourism in Rejang Lebong Regency has experienced development every year. Agrotourism potential in this area is very potential to be developed. The marketing communication strategy that has been carried out by agrotourism in the Rejang Lebong Regency of Bengkulu is by utilizing social media Facebook as a form of promotional activities. Facebook is a owned media, which is social media that is managed by agrotourism managers in the form of status posts, photos, videos, visitor testimonials and live broadcasts. But in Facebook management it is still not maximal, sometimes in a few months no information is posted on its Facebook status. This is because the management of agrotourism is still an individual, a family business and that manages only the owner, there are no employee..

Tinjauan Potensi Agrowisata Di Kawasan Bedugul

The research describes the identification of the potential of tourism in the region Bedugul. One of the atraction in this area is on Agrotourism. That potential includes the rural atmosphere, and horticulture plantation, and forestry. Furthermore, this study will describe the activities of agrotourism, the stakeholders, and the use of agro-tourism in the region Bedugul. The agro-tourism benefits are divided into three elements, namely the environmental benefits, economic benefits, and socio-culturalbenefits. This research is a qualitative character. Nevertheless, this study also uses quantitative data as a complement. Data collection techniqueis done through observation, interviews, and literature. Informants determined through purposive sampling. For the analyzed data, the technique used is descriptive qualitative. The results show that the potential of agro-tourism in the region Bedugul include strawberry plantations and vegetables, Lake Buyan, and Botanical Gardens Bedugul. Meanwhile, agro-tourism activities in the region by the local people who get a carrying capacity of Government (planning and spatial) and private sector (accommodation and restaurants). Communities also get economic benefits (income and be an entrepeneur), environment (land optimization and conservation) and socio-cultural benefits.
 
 Keywords: Agro, Government, Private Sector, Local Communities, Bedugul Area

Agro tourism potential of Uzbekistan

This paper investigates agro tourism potential of Uzbekistan while learning possible touristic resources. Moreover, major advancements of tourism in agrarian sector are categorized as whole. Uzbekistan is one of several other countries that have transformed their economies by developing their tourism potential. On this case, agro-tourism is a way of sustainable tourist development and multi-activity in rural areas through which the visitor has the opportunity to get close awareness with agricultural areas, agricultural occupations, local products, traditional food and the daily life of the rural people, as well as the cultural elements and traditions of the local communities. This paper attempted to discuss the relationship between the environment, social benefits, and facilities as the relevant construct by observing their significant role in assessing agro tourism potential.