Aceh patchouli is a global market-leading commodity that has a high economic value regarding the most superior quality characteristics compared to other varieties. However, this condition has not been able to make a real contribution to regional economic growth and to overcome poverty problems in Aceh. This study aims to examine the dimensions of sustainable patchouli farming and its implications for poverty alleviation. This study employed a descriptive explorative method by a case study approach, which focuses on patchouli farmers who engage in a small-scale plantation business in Aceh Jaya, Aceh Province by field observation, in-depth interviews focused group discussions. This study found that the economic condition of the community has stagnated to grow well, even though the performance of patchouli productivity is relatively good. Several crucial issues in patchouli farming practices show a pattern that illustrates the weak support for strengthening the community's economy. This study emphasizes the urgency of strengthening the supporting elements of the integrated Aceh patchouli upstream-downstream business. Therefore, the goal is increasing welfare and growth must be based on changes in behavior to enhance productivity and value chain through the development and strengthening of an innovation system.
Shrimp pond is one of the main livelihoods of coastal communities in Aceh Jaya. However, its productivity is classified as very low. This study aims to (1) analyze the factors that influence shrimp pond production in Aceh Jaya, (2) analyze the allocative efficiency of input use in shrimp ponds, and (3) analyze the area of land under the break-even point condition of shrimp ponds the. The method used in this study is a survey method. Sampling was done by a multistage random sampling technique with a sample of 40 farmers. Data were analyzed using the Cob-Douglass production function model, Marginal Production Value and Marginal Costs, and the break-even point. The results showed that the pond area, number of shrimp seed, labor and fertilizer had a significant effect on tiger shrimp production. Variable land area and the number of seed are negatively correlated shrimp production, therefore both variables must be reduced because it is inefficient, while other variables are positively correlated with tiger shrimp production and are not efficient yet. In the future, to increase tiger shrimp production in the study area can be done by increasing the inputs that exist in the model except, land and shrimp feed. The cultivation of tiger prawns in the study area is quite profitable, the break event point production volume is 352.48 kg and the area of land is 0.37 hectares.
This study aims to develop a model of agricultural performance in Aceh. Multiple regression analysis was used as the research’s analytical approach. The Random Effect model (REM) was selected to estimate the performance of agriculture sector. The research results show that labor absorption in agriculture sector is significantly affected by minimum wages, regional gross domestic product, and investment. Based on the relationship between variables, the minimum wage has a negative relationship, gross regional domestic product and investment relate positively to labor absorption in the agricultural sector. The amount of labor absorption in agriculture sector will have an effect on the sustainability of food safety.
The purpose of this study is to analyze and determine the development strategy that can be recommended in the fish processing industry in Banda Aceh.The analyses used are SWOT and QSPM analysis. The calculation result shows IFE matrix is 3,540 and EFE matrix is 3,024. Based on QSPM analysis results, there are 4 priority development strategies that can be recommended to the fish processing industry in the research area, i.e. perform diversification, promote, and innovate; increase human resource capacity through continuous coaching and training; establish partnership with other parties; strengthening and expanding local, national, and international markets.
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