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Exploring the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance of Agribusiness SMEs in Balikpapan Nainggolan, Ananda Fitriana; Patiung, Markus; Susilo, Achmadi
Aurora: Journal of Emerging Business Paradigms Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): June
Publisher : PT. Sangadji Media Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62394/aurora.v1i1.108

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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are integral to Indonesia's economic development, comprising a vast majority of national business entities and significantly contributing to the GDP. Despite their importance, MSMEs face challenges in a highly competitive landscape, exacerbated by foreign competition. This study focuses on Agribusiness MSMEs in Balikpapan City, aiming to analyze their entrepreneurial orientation and business performance while identifying factors influencing this relationship. Employing a quantitative approach, data was collected through structured questionnaires from registered MSMEs. The analysis, conducted using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), reveals that innovation, proactiveness, and autonomy significantly influence business performance, while competitiveness and risk-taking do not. The findings underscore the pivotal role of innovation in enhancing SME performance, providing insights for policymakers and managers to support SME growth and sustainability. Despite its contributions, the study has limitations, including its focus on a specific sector and reliance on qualitative data. Future research could explore comparative studies across industries, integrate quantitative methods, and investigate the role of government policies in fostering SME innovation. Overall, this research contributes to understanding the relationship between innovation and SME performance, guiding strategies to support SMEs in Balikpapan and beyond.
Sustainable Tourism through Coffee: Agrotourism Development in Turekisa Village, East Nusa Tenggara Nono, Elfridus Andi Loke; Patiung, Markus; Sastryawanto, Hary
SCIENTIA: Journal of Multi Disciplinary Science Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): January - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62394/scientia.v3i1.101

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Agrotourism in Indonesia stands as a vital potential for development support. Indonesia boasts numerous agrotourism destinations, with one such developed site located in Turekisa Village, Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This tourist destination has gained prominence due to its breathtaking natural beauty, often dubbed as the "land above the clouds," a reputation that continues to grow alongside the increasing number of visitors to the hills and the abundant natural resources, particularly the substantial coffee production at Bukit Wolobobo. The coffee cultivated around Bukit Wolobobo is of the Arabica variety. The aim of this study is to analyze strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats, and to determine development strategies for coffee-based agrotourism in Turekisa Village, Ngada Regency. The research methodology employs SWOT analysis, drawing data from interviews with six key informants: the Head of Agriculture Department, Head of Tourism Department, Agricultural Extension Officer, Chairperson of the Coffee Farmers' Group, Tourism Management, and Community Leaders. The findings of this study indicate placement in Quadrant I, suggesting that the coffee plantation agrotourism in Turekisa Village needs to be maintained and further enhanced given its significant quality potential.
Optimizing Agricultural Food Institutions at the Farmer Level to Enhance Rice Productivity: A Strategic Approach for Sustainable Development Istifadhoh, Emilia; Patiung, Markus; Wisnujati, Nugrahini Susantinah
Aurora: Journal of Emerging Business Paradigms Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62394/aurora.v1i2.138

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This study aims to analyze the role of agricultural food institutions at the farmer level in enhancing rice productivity in Lamongan Regency, East Java. It examines the contributions of these institutions to productivity and identifies strategies to optimize their functions, thereby improving the overall business environment for farmers. Employing a descriptive research method with a survey design, primary data were collected through structured interviews and direct observations from agricultural extension workers and farmers, complemented by secondary data from relevant publications. The findings indicate that agricultural food institutions play a moderately effective role in boosting rice production, influenced by factors such as land ownership, farmer group participation, access to technology, and market access. Specifically, effective land management and high soil quality positively affect productivity, while appropriate technology and active engagement in farmer groups further enhance yields. However, challenges such as inadequate land management practices, the need for technological innovation, limited farmer participation in group activities, and insufficient market access hinder optimal productivity. This study contributes to understanding the intersection of institutional dynamics and agricultural productivity and offers insights for strengthening agricultural institutions to support sustainable agricultural development. Future research should explore different regions and crops and delve deeper into market dynamics, technological innovations, and policy interventions to enhance farmer welfare and productivity.
Analysis of The Multifunctional Economic Value of Rice Field As Producers of Cultivation Media and Products/ Environmental Services in Sidoarjo District, East Java Province, Indonesia Year 2024 Patiung, Markus; Wisnujati, Nugrahini Susantinah
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No 12 (2024): December
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10i12.9746

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Rice fields managed by farmers or agricultural business actors provide cultivation benefits and environmental services. Research in Japan shows that the environmental benefits of rice fields reach 90%, much higher than its role as a cultivation medium which is only 10%. This study aims to examine the economic value of rice fields as a whole in three main aspects: (1) its value as a rice field medium, (2) its value as an environmental service, especially flood control, and (3) a comparison of these economic values. The method used is economic valuation through the Replacement Cost Method (MBP) and the calculation of farming profits. MBP is used to calculate the economic value of rice fields that do not yet have a market price. Meanwhile, the calculation of farming profits is to assess the cultivation benefits produced by rice fields. The results of the study show that (1) the economic value of rice fields as a rice field medium is IDR 24,750,000 per hectare per year. (2) As a provider of flood control, its economic value reaches IDR. 150,276,000 per hectare per year, and the conversion of 350 hectares could result in an annual loss of Rp. 52.6 billion. (3) The comparison of the economic value between rice fields as a planting medium and as a flood controller is 1:6, highlighting the important environmental benefits provided by rice fields