In West Java, Indonesia, most dairy farmers are currently discharging cattle manure into the environment, causing environmental pollution and local nuisance. In this study we explored barriers and opportunities for increased utilization of dairy cattle manure in agricultural sectors in West Java.Interviews were conducted with dairy cooperatives, provincial governments, and a number of potential large-scale users of cattle manure. Results give insight in current manure management issues and initiatives, and perceived constraints and opportunities for increased utilization of cattle manure by these stakeholders. The horticultural sector, tea and coffee plantations, and forestry areas in West Java were identified as potential large-scale users of dairy cattle manure, but various practical, economic and organizational constraints need to be overcome.

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vegIMPACT is a program financed by The Netherlands' Government promoting improved vegetable production and marketing for small farmers in Indonesia, contributing to the food security status and private sector development in Indonesia. The program builds on the results of previous joint Indonesian-Dutch horticultural development cooperation projects and aligns with recent developments in the horticultural private sector and retail in Indonesia. The program activities (2012-2016

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The potato production analysis of Gujarat and Punjab continued in 2015/16. At each winter project meeting it was decided which topics needed to be investigated in 2015 and 2016. Several topics of previous years are investigated in more depth and new topics are included. Short abstracts of each topic are presented in the Executive summary. Further details are found in the subsequent chapters.