Analysis of Sago Management by Domestic Farmers Based on Local Wisdom in Meranti Islands Regency, Riau, Indonesia

Abstract

This article aims to analyze how domestic farmers in the Meranti Islands Regency, Riau Province, manage sago based on local wisdom. This research then uses qualitative research methods, where several relevant sources obtained will be analyzed using descriptive analysis to be able to explain and answer research questions comprehensively. This study concludes that substantially the management of sago by domestic farmers based on local wisdom in the Meranti Islands Regency can be seen in three phases, namely the land clearing phase with the Balau system, the sago about planting phase, and the feasibility standard phase before the sago felling. In the process, domestic sago farmers in the Meranti Islands Regency are very enthusiastic and uphold the values ??of local wisdom that apply. This research then contributes in the form of recommendations regarding the importance of innovative efforts in the management of sago by domestic farmers by increasing the capacity of existing sago farmers sustainably.

Increasing the Competitiveness of Agroindustry Sago Products through Resource Optimization

“…The people's Sago refinery in the Meranti Islands still uses simple technology and is semi-mechanical [15]. They still use old, modified equipment, so the products produced are not optimal.…”

“…Sago and its derivatives can be used as food and non-food ingredients. However, its use in the non-food industry is still limited [15]. According to Ansanay et al [16], Sago starch has unique functional properties that allow it to be employed for both culinary and non-food applications.…”