Stakeholder Analysis and Prioritization of Sustainable Organic Farming Management: A Case Study of Bogor, Indonesia

Abstract

The world’s population continues to increase, which causes food demand to increase. The increasing food demand is followed by increasing public awareness of healthy living. One way to overcome these problems is the application of organic farming. Developing organic farming must not be distinct from the role of stakeholders. The study aimed to describe and understand the stakeholders’ role in organic farming management. The research was conducted using interviews, field observations, and literature studies. The analysis was carried out quantitatively and qualitatively. Stakeholder analysis is carried out to identify, classify, map, and analyze relationships between stakeholders. The result showed all stakeholders involved in the management of organic agriculture in Bogor, West Java, are classified into four groups, namely key player (Agriculture Department and the Indonesian Organic Alliance (AOI), subject (farmers and community groups), context setter (Organic Certification Institute, Agriculture and Technology Park (ATP)-IPB University, and Organic Entrepreneurs), and the crowd (Bappeda and Universities). All stakeholders should support the government in developing policies and strategies for developing organic farming. In addition, key players, especially the Indonesian Organic Alliance, should proactively negotiate with local governments and communities regarding the sustainability of organic farming development. The policy implication of this research is to determine the contribution of stakeholders in making a strategy for the development of organic farming.

Role of Stakeholders in the Development of Organic Rice Agribusiness in Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, Indonesia

“…The growing consumer demand for healthy and sustainable organic rice products served as a motivation for farmers and other stakeholders to develop organic rice agribusiness in line with consumer needs and preferences. This aligns with the findings of previous research [35]- [37] that emphasized the importance of involving stakeholders and considering their interests in decision-making, planning, and implementing organic rice agribusiness development activities.…”

Response of Food Production and Trade to the Global Socio-Ecological System Network

“…Additionally, the synergy network density (0.1 < x < 0.2) for production-dependent countries consistently surpasses that of the trade-off network (0 < x < 0.1), indicating a higher level of complexity in interactions among nodes within the synergy network, leading to intricate variations. Import-dependent countries exhibit distinct characteristics, with the centrality of nodes within their networks showing an initial increase and then a subsequent decrease, and the synergy network centrality surpassing that of the trade-off network in the interval [24,25] (Figure 2B). Furthermore, the complexity of the network in import-dependent countries is opposite to that of production-dependent countries, as the complexity of interactions among nodes in the trade-off network consistently exceeds that of the synergy network.…”

“…Import-dependent countries exhibit distinct characteristics. The centrality of nodes within their networks shows an initial increase and then a subsequent decrease, with the synergy network centrality surpassing that of the trade-off network in the interval [24,25] (Figure 2B). Furthermore, the complexity of the network in import-dependent countries is opposite to that of production-dependent countries.…”

“…Ensuring the quality and integrity of the industry chain through this approach requires employing more workers. This not only reduces the risks associated with decentralized management by small-scale farmers but also tackles the existing challenges in agricultural employment [25,41,42]. Therefore, transitioning agricultural production methods and fostering the growth of organic agriculture have substantial potential to address global food production challenges and environmental degradation.…”

Coordination of Effectiveness in Implementing Public Services: Study in Sumbergempol District, Tulungagung

“…The process involves synchronizing the goals and actions of distinct units, such as departments or functional areas, to promote efficiency and effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes (Handoko, 2003). According to GR Terry in Adil, Syarief, and Najib (2022), The assertion is that coordination involves a well-timed, synchronized effort to achieve predetermined objectives through consistent direction and implementation, resulting in a uniform and harmonious action. Nawawi (1981), an Educational Administration expert, EFL Brech, defines Coordination in his book, The Principles, and Practice of Management, as the art of balancing and guiding a team towards a common goal.…”