Innovation for the development of environmentally friendly oil palm plantation in Indonesia

The huge contribution of oil palm to the Indonesia's economy and sustainability has been widely discussed and required further study. Nowadays, Indonesia's government is focusing on oil palm development in the east of Indonesia. One of the development sites is East Halmahera. However, the previous relevant studies have not investigated the oil palm development in the east of Indonesia. Therefore, strategy for sustainable oil palm development in East Halmahera is a novel and urgently needed for agricultural development programs in Indonesia. This study aimed to map the position of oil palm as an initiative commodity for development and formulate strategy and policy for sustainable oil palm development in East Halmahera. Sustainable development goals (SDGs) became basis for evaluation criteria of this study. Data were gathered through focused group discussion involving some representatives of key stakeholders such as local community, government and company. Preference Ranking Organization Methods for Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE) and Multi-criteria Policy (MULTIPOL) were applied as data analysis with multi-criteria and prospective approaches. This study found that oil palm is a strategic commodity for regional economic development compared to mining. Furthermore, economic growth, inclusiveness and environmental preservation are foresight policy scenario for sustainable oil palm development in East Halmahera.

Section: Multipol Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Foresight Strategy for Sustainable Oil Palm Development in East Halmahera Indonesia

Purba,

Evalia,

Teapon

et al. 2023

“…In addition, the solution that can be taken to overcome the problem of oil palm development is a collaboration between companies that act as the nucleus, and oil palm smallholders as plasma to consistently apply the principles of sustainability. Then, to obtain ISPO certification, farmers will be assisted by the company through relevant training, seminars, and socialization activities [23,24].…”

Section: Figure 1 the Problems Of Oil Palm Development In Riau Provincementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Previous studies by Syahza and Irianti, explained that the expansion of oil palm areas puts pressure on the forest and surrounding resources [34]. Oil palm farming provides an opportunity to increase family income and can change the lives of farming communities in rural areas, leading to high demand for land [24]. Since oil palm is land-based agriculture and depends on the fertility of the land, Indonesian territory is very suitable for the cultivation of the crop.…”

Section: Oil Palm Core-plasma Partnership Patternmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Previous studies by Syahza et. al [34], Syahza and Irianti, explained that to increase added value for small-scale oil palm farmers, it is very important to carry out a partnership pattern to provide valuable benefits for farmers [24,34]. The results of interviews with each actor, which include academics, cooperatives, companies, farmers, and the government in Riau Province, which were coded through the Nvivo 12 Plus software using the Concept Map feature showed several parts that affect the pattern of the nuclear plasma in oil palm plantations.…”

Section: Factors Affecting the Nuclear Plasma Pattern Partnership In ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Analysis of Nuclear-Plasma Partnership Pattern for Sustainable Oil Palm Plantation in Riau Province, Indonesia

Afrino¹,

Syahza²,

Suwondo³

et al. 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the existing conditions of the plasma nucleus partnership pattern implementation in the oil palm plantation industry and the factors affecting its development in Riau Province. It was carried out using a qualitative method that explores various patterns of nucleus-plasma partnerships. Data analysis using the Nvivo 12 Plus application was sourced from interviews with each actor in the province. The results showed that the existing conditions for implementation consisted of nucleus-plasma partnerships of companies (42.86%), cooperatives (28.57%), and smallholders (28.57%) who still have problems that need to be addressed immediately. Several factors that also influence the partnership pattern of nucleus-plasma are the aspects of knowledge and technology (50.0%), capital and investment (33.33%), as well as marketing places (16.67%). This indicated that each aspect needs to be supported by a constant level of commitment, trust, communication, and cooperation. Therefore, this study has an urgency and contribution to relevant partnership patterns for sustainable oil palm plantations in Riau Province, where the nucleus-plasma partnership pattern by corporations is considered strategic because it can facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology from palm oil industry players, so this study is an important recommendation to increase the productivity of smallholder oil palm plantations.

“…The policy is to encourage increased economic added value and efforts to accelerate community economic development [36]. Development of oil palm for the second generation must consider the concept of sustainable development in the plantation sector [37].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Small-Scale Oil Palm Plantation Development on the Economy Multiplier Effect and Rural Communities Welfare

Syahza¹,

Tampubolon²,

Irianti³

et al. 2023

This research aims to analyze the multiplier effect of small-scale oil palm plantations and the welfare of the community in rural areas during the first cycle. This developmental research conducted in Indonesia's largest oil plantation area, the Riau Province. Data were collected from farmers using the rapid rural appraisal technique through participatory approach. The data was analyzed to determine the regional economic multiplier number and the social welfare growth index. The results showed the magnitude of the multiplier effect index impacts the welfare index of rural communities. Oil palm farmers in rural areas have a more stable economy, and their consumption style follows the urban communities in creating an attitude of pride. The average family income of small-scale oil palm was more than five times bigger than non-oil palm farmers. In an effort to accelerate the economy in rural areas, especially in oil palm-producing areas in Indonesia, government policies related to pricing at the farm level are urgently needed to have an impact on increasing the income of small-scale farmers in rural areas.