Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Gayo coffee agroindustry

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to assess the impact Covid19 pandemic on the agro-industry of Gayo coffee. The research was undertaken by a survey on activities business of Gayo coffee which involves market system after the harvest season, as a comparison is used business condition before Covid19 pandemic. The study was conducted on several agro-industry based on small and medium industries using structured-questioner in Bener Meriah and Aceh Tengah district, Gayo highland. An overview before pandemic describes that the price of Gayo cherry about IDR. 10.000-14.000/kg and the price of green bean export quality IDR. 60.000-80.000/kg. On the other hand, both prices during pandemic IDR.6.000-8.000/kg and IDR. 35.000-45.000/kg.Until July 2021, the Covid19 pandemic is not yet finished, whereasmainly the activities in the agro-industry at Gayo were stopped (temporary) due to lockdown policy by the national and local governments. This condition has influenced on economic growth of the Gayo highland and actors who is included in Gayo coffee agroindustry.