Spatial-based model for oil palm plantation suitability rating and its smallholder farmers’ competitiveness: a case study at Kampar Regency, Riau Province, Indonesia
Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management
ISSN: 2053-4620
Article publication date: 30 December 2020
Issue publication date: 10 June 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to construct models to classify independent smallholder farmers’ (ISFs) plantation suitability and its competitiveness index. It proposes the models with the objective to accommodate ISFs as the main source of raw material for the palm oil industry. It was predicted that the supply of oil palm fresh fruit bunch would depend on ISFs’ plantations due to the government policy that restricts the expansion of the plantations.
Design/methodology/approach
The study was designed using a geographic information system approach and analytical hierarchy process for mapping the suitability of smallholder farmers’ oil palm plantation in the Kampar Regency. The competitiveness index was measured using a modified Diamond Porter framework and competitiveness index quantification. The model was conducted on 177 respondents from five districts in Kampar Regency.
Findings
The results indicated that it mapped 128,936.759 hectares area of ISFs’ oil palm plantation in the Kampar Regency. The results of plantation suitability showed that only 13.88% of plantations owned by ISFs were potential, 71.21% of them were in the developing category and 14.91% of plantations were non-potential. The competitiveness index showed there were only 7.91% of them at the developed competitive position, 73.45% at developing a competitive position and 18.64% at the least-developed position.
Practical implications
The paper includes implications for developing ISFs’ capacity building and best practice management for oil palm optimization, resulting in bargaining positions and social well-being.
Originality/value
The study had succeeded to visualize ISFs’ plantation area suitability and competitiveness at Kampar Regency, Riau Province. The model provides a brisk understanding and valuable information about ISFs’ conditions spatially. It offers specific outcomes and becomes important in optimize and develop the existing plantations at the right time and exact location.
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Acknowledgements
The implementation of this research project through its publication was partly funded by Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, Republic of Indonesia, under special education and research scheme grant: Master leading to Doctor Education program for brilliant undergraduate degree holder (PMDSU-Pendidikan Magister menuju Doktor bagi Sarjana Unggul) batch III, fiscal year 2020.
Citation
Safriyana, S., Marimin, M., Anggraeni, E. and Sailah, I. (2021), "Spatial-based model for oil palm plantation suitability rating and its smallholder farmers’ competitiveness: a case study at Kampar Regency, Riau Province, Indonesia", Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 283-308. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-03-2020-0066
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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