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Utami, Ami Sukma
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Communication Management of the Organic Vanilla Business in Gadut, Agam Regency Oktavia, Yenny; Nofialdi; Ifdal; Ami Sukma Utami; Nabila Khairani Wardah; Oryza Vicasindi
MIMBAR : Jurnal Sosial dan Pembangunan Volume 41, No. 1, (June 2025) [Accredited Sinta 3, No 79/E/KPT/2023]
Publisher : UPT Publikasi Ilmiah (Universitas Islam Bandung)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29313/mimbar.v41i1.5511

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Vanilla is an Indonesian export commodity with a high selling value and great potential for development in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the stages in the communication management of the organic vanilla business in Tilatang Kamang District, Agam Regency, starting from the communication planning stage, goal setting, and communication strategy formulation. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with stakeholders, field observations, and a review of relevant documents. The research findings show that although there have been several efforts to improve communication management in the organic vanilla business in Tilatang Kamang District, there are still some constraints such as the lack of coordination and synchronization among stakeholders, the limited understanding of farmers about the organic vanilla production standards required by the market, as well as the suboptimal communication network among organic vanilla business actors in the region.
Community Empowerment Strategy for the Development of Aren Sugar Production Center in Koto Malintang, Lake Maninjau, West Sumatra Anwar, Aswaldi; Utami, Ami Sukma; Wisnubroto, Muhammad Parikesit; Adrinal, Adrinal; Khairul, Ujang; Pratama, Rafdi; Adib, Muhammad; Prasetyo, Rival; Susila, Rahma; Itra, Novi Rahmat
Buletin Dharmas Andalas Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Buletin Dharmas Andalas
Publisher : Departemen Budidaya Tanaman Perkebunan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/bda.v2i2.43

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This community service program was implemented in Koto Malintang, West Sumatra, to empower farmer groups through the development of an Aren sugar (Arenga pinnata) production center. The activities consisted of pre-surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), socialization workshops, participatory planning, and initial demonstrations of intercropping practices. A key component of the program was the financial feasibility analysis, designed to provide farmers and stakeholders with evidence-based tools for decision-making. The analysis was conducted using production costs and revenues from the research location, with a 15-year horizon and a 10% discount rate. Two cultivation scenarios were evaluated: (1) Aren intercropped with seasonal crops and (2) Aren intercropped with robusta coffee. Each scenario considered two product alternatives: molded sugar (gula cetak) and palm sugar crystals (gula semut). The results revealed that molded sugar offered only marginal feasibility, with Net Present Values (NPV) of Rp 28–35 million/ha, Internal Rates of Return (IRR) of 12–15%, Benefit-Cost (B/C) ratios around 1.1, and payback periods of 7–8 years. In contrast, palm sugar crystals showed strong financial viability, with NPVs of Rp 298–330 million/ha, IRRs of 38–45%, B/C ratios of 2.4–2.6, and payback periods of only 4–5 years. Sensitivity analysis confirmed robustness across discount rates of 8–12% and price variations between Rp 40,000–60,000/kg. These findings suggest that palm sugar crystals should be prioritized as the flagship product for Koto Malintang’s Aren sugar industry, supported by institutional strengthening, diversification, and modern marketing to ensure sustainability.
Empowering Collective Management: Harnessing Traditional Knowledge to Enhance Rice Farming Irrigation Practices in West Sumatra Utami, Ami Sukma; Oue, Hiroki
JOSETA Journal of Socio-economics on Tropical Agriculture Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Jurusan Sosial Ekonomi, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/joseta.v7i2.839

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In the study area, water flow in rice fields was consistent throughout the year in the last decade, which reduced the urgency for strong institutional frameworks. Disputes over water allocation and the neglect of planting schedules between upstream, midstream, and downstream farmers show the need for stronger institutions. This study aims to work with farmers to integrate traditional knowledge into irrigation management. Using a qualitative approach, key informants—farmers, traditional leaders, and local officials—were purposively selected to capture diverse perspectives. The collaborative process involved building trust, dialogue, and joint problem-solving. Farmers proposed solutions rooted in local traditions: Mufakat (consensus) for communal maintenance, Alek Banda (harvest ceremonies) to strengthen unity, and matrilineal land systems to encourage participation. The study concludes that integrating these practices can enhance equitable and sustainable water governance.
PENGARUH AKSESIBILITAS PEMBIAYAAN TERHADAP PENDAPATAN PETANI KOPI DI LEMBAH GUMANTI, KABUPATEN SOLOK Paloma, Cindy; Yusmarni, Yusmarni; Utami, Ami Sukma; Hasnah, Hasnah
Jurnal AGRISEP JURNAL AGRISEP VOL 19 NO 02 2020 (SEPTEMBER)
Publisher : Badan Penerbitan Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (274.516 KB) | DOI: 10.31186/jagrisep.19.2.301-314

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Capital is one of the most important factors for increasing coffee production. Coffee farmers accessibility to resources financing is still limited. Farmers are considered not bankable by financial institutions.This condition hampering them to manage and develope coffee farm. This study aims to : 1) analyze the characteristics of coffee farmer in the Lembah Gumanti District , 2) analyze factors that influence coffee farmers income in Lembah Gumanti District. The study was conducted in Solok Regency which is the largest coffee production in West Sumatra. This study using 30 samples of coffee farmers selected by simple random sampling method. Descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis are used to answer the research question. Based on the results of descriptive analysis, the characteristics of coffee farmers is: farmer who in productive age with a low level of education, have family members ranged from 2-6 people, 90% of coffee farmer have experience under 5 years, 93% of coffe farmer capital comes from own capital and 3% of coffe farmer capital from loan. Based on the multiple regression output, access to financial institutions , labor, farming experience, age, education, productivity, cost of farming, capital source, coffee bean prices and plants age variabels, simultaneously affected and significant to coffee farmers income. In Partial test, labor, number of trees, cost of farming and source of capital have a significant effect on coffee farmer income. The labor factor, the number of trees and the source of capital have a positive effect while the cost of farming has a negative effect. Farmer access to financial institutions is negative and not significant to income, because 63% of coffee farmers dont have access to financial institutions, and 36% of farmers who have access to financial institutions not using loan funds for farming, but for other needs, such as household consumption.
Traditional institution for enhancing the sustainability of irrigation management in West Sumatra Indonesia Ifdal, Ifdal; Utami, Ami Sukma
International Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ijasc.7.1.30 - 37.2023

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Indigenous institutions that have been existing within the community for hundreds of years ago can contribute to effective natural resources management, especially by encouraging farmers' participation in irrigation activities. However, due to a new institution introduced by the Indonesian government, such as the water users' Associations ("P3A" in Bahasa), institutional problems, such as low participation from farmers in irrigation activities, have occurred in some regions where the traditional institution has been disappearing from irrigation management. Nevertheless, some communities appropriately manage the irrigation system by integrating traditional institutions into the current irrigation system. This study aims to re-assess the importance of the traditional institution in managing irrigation systems in West Sumatra. The qualitative method was used to collect data in Agam district from January 2022 to August 2022. Two P3As (P3A Karya Mandiri dan P3A Jorong Biaro) were selected to evaluate the traditional institution in irrigation management. This study found that matrilineal land ownership (ulayat kaum in Minangkabau language) can ensure irrigation water supply for each system and the continuity of rice farming. Furthermore, mufakat (deliberation to reach consensus) in determining irrigation management can encourage farmers' participation in irrigation activities and avoid conflict over water, especially during the dry condition. To re-implement indigenous institution in irrigation management, collaborative action must be performed to create mutual understanding regarding indigenous institutions between farmers and policy makers.
Co-Authors . Adrinal Adib, Muhammad Anwar, Aswaldi Hasnah Hasnah Ifdal Ifdal Ifdal Itra, Novi Rahmat Muhammad Parikesit Wisnubroto Nabila Khairani Wardah Nofialdi Nofialdi Oktavia, Yenny Oryza Vicasindi Oue, Hiroki Paloma, Cindy Prasetyo, Rival Pratama, Rafdi Susila, Rahma UJANG KHAIRUL Yusmarni Yusmarni