The Sustainable Management of Gayo Coffee Cultivation in Rikit Musara Village, Meriah District, Indonesia

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to investigate how sustainable management of Gayo coffee is managed by farmers in Rikit Musara Village. Method: This study applied a case study design to investigate the management of Gayo coffee cultivation in Rikit Musara Village, Aceh. The research focused on management, challenges faced, and opportunities for improvement. Data was collected by interviewing several informants who directly influenced Gayo coffee cultivation. Documentation on cooperative relations between related institutions is also carried out to see how related parties work together to cultivate Gayo Coffee. Results and Discussion: The management of Gayo coffee cultivation in this village has yet to be effective. Several problems were found in the failure to carry out institutional tasks properly, inadequate farmer resources, inadequate government budget allocations, and misaligned visions between farmers and the Department of Agriculture. Institutions that have been formed in different domains already exist. However, management between parties related to Gayo Coffee cultivation, namely farmer institutions, Gayo Coffee farmers, and DPKBM, must still be well established. Research Implications: There is a need for policy interventions to improve the management of Gayo coffee cultivation. This could include advocating for increased government budget allocations, better coordination between institutions, and the establishment of clearer institutional tasks. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing practical recommendations for improving the management of Gayo coffee cultivation in the village. These recommendations can inform policy interventions, capacity-building efforts, and partnership development strategies aimed at enhancing the sustainability of Gayo coffee cultivation in the village and similar contexts.