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Journal : Buletin Dharmas Andalas

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

Abstract

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.
Co-Authors . Adrinal . Giyanto Adhevin, Shadiq Octaryan Adib, Muhammad Afrima Sari Agus Sutanto Agus Zainul Arifin Agustian Agustian Alfi Asben Anwar Kasim Aprizal Zainal Armansyah Armansyah Armansyah Armansyah Armansyah Atman Atman Atman Atman Aulia Aryanti, Nissa Auzar SYARIEF Auzar Syarif A’yun, Qurrata Benni Satria Dewi, Riska Kurnia Dewi, Yulia Djoko Santoso Eka Susila elara resigia Endang Murwantini Fakhruzy Fakhruzy Fakhruzy, Fakhruzy Fri Maulina Giyanto . Gusviani, Nisa Azzahra Halimatus Syahdia Hasibuan Hayati, PK Dewi Henny Puspita Sari Hervani, Dini Ilham Havifi Indra Dwipa Irawati Chaniago Irawati Irawati Irawati Irawati Irfan Suliansyah Itra, Novi Rahmat Kiki Yulianto KRISTINA, NILLA Mismawarni Srima Ningsih Mufti Gustrianda Muhammad Iqbal Abdi Lubis Muhammad Parikesit Wisnubroto Nalwida Rozen Netti Herawati nFN noflindawati nFN Yusniwati Nizar Hanafiah Nasution Noflindawati Noflindawati Noprizal Noprizal Nova Suryani Prasetyo, Rival Pratama, Rafdi Prawinata, Pagil Rahman, Atzim Baitur Rahmi Azhari Ramadhan, Nugraha Ramadhani, Hanggraini Ramadhani, Lembayung Maghfira Raudha Thaib Rengga Septiadi Rita Hayati Rivandi, Oktavia Sanna Paija Hasibuan Sari, Afrima Sari, Lusi Puspika Satriyas Ilyas SATRIYAS ILYAS Silitonga, Yusnita Wahyuni Silvadriyanto, Reihan Siska Efendi Sri Heriza Sudarsono Sudarsono Sudarsono Sumbari, Chika Susila, Rahma Syafrimen Yasin Tetty CHAIDAMSARI UJANG KHAIRUL Utami, Ami Sukma Wahyuni, Ony Tri Yanuar Yanuar Yulia Dewi Yusniwati Yusniwati Zahlul Ikhsan Zebua, Exel Valentino