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Does RSPO Certification Increase Smallholder Oil Palm Income? Evidence from Batanghari, Indonesia Yanita, Mirawati; Wahyuni, Ira; Napitupulu, Dompak MT; Fauzia, Gina; Rahmah, Karina; Siadari, Ulidesi
Agro Bali : Agricultural Journal Vol 9, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Panji Sakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37637/ab.v9i1.2516

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This study analyzes income differentials between independent oil palm smallholders certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and non-certified farmers in Maro Sebo Ilir District, Batanghari Regency, Indonesia. Although certification is promoted as a mechanism to enhance smallholder welfare, empirical evidence remains inconclusive, and few studies examine net income differences disaggregated by plant age under uniform price conditions. Primary data were collected from September 2022 to August 2023 from 60 farmers (30 RSPO-certified and 30 non-certified), categorized into two plant age groups: 11–18 years and 19–26 years. Farm income was calculated as total revenue minus total cost and analyzed using independent-samples t-tests. The results indicate that RSPO-certified farmers achieved higher productivity and income despite incurring higher input costs. Average annual incomes among certified farmers reached IDR 25,600,675 and IDR 25,785,872 per hectare for the 11–18 and 19–26-year groups, respectively, compared with IDR 20,144,977 and IDR 20,766,920 among non-certified farmers. Income differences of approximately 27.1% and 24.2% were statistically significant (p < 0.05). The findings suggest that income gains are primarily associated with improved technical efficiency, intensified input use, and institutional support rather than price premiums, and remain contingent upon local market and institutional conditions.
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS AND PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES FOR SMALLHOLDER OIL PALM PLANTATION IN MUARO JAMBI REGENCY TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AGRIBUSINESS Rahmah, Karina; Siadari, Ulidesi; Lestari, Sri Utami; Rahayu, Vika Indah; Arianti, Dwi
SEPA: Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis Vol 23, No 2 (2026): SEPTEMBER (IN PRESS)
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/sepa.v23i2.111943

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This study analyzes the financial feasibility of post-replanting smallholder oil palm farming and formulates priority strategies to enhance productivity in support of sustainable agribusiness development in Muaro Jambi Regency. Primary data were collected through structured interviews with 30 smallholder farmers in Sungai Bahar District who had participated in the Oil Palm Replanting (PSR) program. Financial feasibility was evaluated using Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Payback Period (PP), while strategic priorities were determined using a SWOT–QSPM approach. The results show that post-replanting oil palm farming is financially feasible, with an NPV of IDR 28,450,000 per hectare, an IRR of 18.2%. The payback period is estimated at 4.4 years, indicating a relatively fast return on investment under existing conditions. The average farmer income reaches IDR 68,326,560 per year. However, income constraints remain significant during the immature crop phase (TBM), which limits short-term cash flow. The QSPM analysis identifies institutional strengthening, intercropping-based diversification, and optimization of PSR support as priority strategies to enhance productivity and ensure long-term sustainability. These findings provide empirical evidence that integrating financial feasibility with strategic planning is essential for improving the resilience of smallholder oil palm agribusiness.