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

Abstract

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.