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Challenges and Opportunities for North Lombok Robusta Coffee Zainuri, Zainuri; Sjah, Taslim; Budastra, I Ketut; Dipokusumo, Bambang; Iqlimawati, Iqlimawati
Empiricism Journal Vol. 6 No. 4: December 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LITPAM)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/g7brmj38

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Robusta coffee is an important agricultural commodity in North Lombok Regency, Indonesia, contributing to rural livelihoods and regional economic development. However, the performance of the Robusta coffee agribusiness remains constrained by various external challenges while simultaneously presenting emerging opportunities. This study aims to identify and analyze the key challenges and opportunities affecting the development of Robusta coffee in North Lombok, and proposes strategies for expanding market for North Lombok Robusta coffee. The results show that the main challenges identified include fluctuating coffee prices, the low bargaining position of farmers and processors, inconsistent coffee bean quality, and limited access to subsidized fertilizers. Conversely, significant opportunities arise from increasing domestic and global demand for coffee, availability of government support programs, the potential for value-added coffee processing, and improved access to market and technical information. The findings indicate that opportunity-driven strategies, particularly those related to value addition, quality improvement, sustainable input management, and information utilization, can mitigate existing challenges and enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the Robusta coffee agribusiness in North Lombok. The study provides policy-relevant insights for stakeholders involved in regional coffee development, by outlining concrete intervention areas, such as productivity enhancement, quality improvement, institutional strengthening, and market access expansion, to support value chain upgrading and sustainable Robusta coffee development in North Lombok. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of regency-level analysis of Robusta coffee in North Lombok and reconceptualizes Robusta from a low-value commodity into high-value one through expanding markets with differentiated emerging specialty and sustainable products.
Practicing Sustainable Agriculture for Meeting Demand of Quality Foods Zainuri, Zainuri; Sjah, Taslim
Empiricism Journal Vol. 6 No. 4: December 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LITPAM)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/srq5ev84

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It is appear that there is the limited understanding of how sustainable agricultural practices can be effectively linked to the production of quality foods that meet evolving market and consumer demands, as existing studies tend to address sustainability and food quality in isolation.  This paper highlights the importance practicing sustainable agriculture and meeting demand of quality foods for the good of whole society. This study applied a secondary data collection method to identify pathways for meeting the demand for quality foods through the practice of sustainable agriculture, using a qualitative descriptive analysis supported by thematic synthesis of policy documents, scientific literature, and sectoral reports.  The study found that Sustainable practices enhance soil fertility and structure, reduce chemical residues, and promote balanced nutrient cycling, which collectively improve the nutritional value and safety of food products. In addition, environmentally sound farming systems strengthen resilience to climate variability and reduce production risks, thereby supporting consistent food supply. From a socio-economic perspective, sustainable agriculture can increase farmers’ incomes through efficiency gains, reduced input costs, and access to premium markets for quality foods. The study highlighted that adopting sustainable agriculture is not only essential for environmental protection but also critical for ensuring the availability of high-quality foods that meet consumer expectations and support food security. Policy support, farmer capacity building, and market incentives are identified as key factors in accelerating the transition toward sustainable food systems. This study contributes by integrating sustainable agriculture practices with quality food demand through a systematic synthesis of secondary evidence, providing conceptual and policy-relevant insights to support the development of sustainable, quality-oriented food systems.
Co-Authors Ainun Mardiah Akhdiyat, Hendra R. Amirah, Siti Nur Amri, Amarrusli Ali Amrina Rosada, Nia Andi Rahman Apriadi, Apriadi Arum, Windu Fajar Ayu, Candra Bangkit Maulana, Bangkit Budastra, Budastra Budastra, Ketut Budiarti, Ni Luh Rina Chairel Malelak, Chairel Dewi Anjani, Dewi Dipokusumo, Bambang Dm. Ali, Miftahul Khairat Fadli Fadli Fahrizan, Hasrah Fajriani, Nurdani Fikry, Muhamad Yul Fikry, Muhammad Yul Fitri Danasari, Idiatul Furkan, Lalu M. Furkan, M. Halil Halil, Halil Hari, Muhammad Akbar Hayati Hayati Hayatullah, Hayatullah Husnuzzonni, Husnuzzonni I Ketut Budastra, I Ketut Ibrahim Ibrahim Idiatul Fitri Danasari Iqlimawati, Iqlimawati Irwan Mahakam Lesmono Aji Jinem, Suparmin Junaidi, Sri Hidayati Khairunnisa, Aliefia Shatila Diva Kurratul Aini, Kurratul Kusman, Hardi Lalu Sukardi, Lalu Latifa, Sabhina Intan Asma M Yusuf M. Sarjan, M. Makdis Sari, Makdis Mardiah, Ananda Markum Muhamad Husni Idris, Muhamad Husni Muhammad Sarjan Ni Made Wirastika Sari, Ni Made Wirastika Ningrat, Lalu Asrul Hadi Pariani, Lina Pertiwi, Made Gendis Putri Pradita, Nilla Pratama, Aldian Syafputra Putri Azahra, Nabila Putri, Nanda Farras Ulya Putri, Raodatul Qutbi, Acik Ardiansyah Raehan, Raehan Rahayu, Baiq Rika Wanu Rahman, Firman Ali Rusdiani, Rusdiani Sabri, Ahmad Wahyu Safitri, Auliya Sahidu, Arifuddin Samsul Hadi Sanofa, Vicky Sasongko, Raden rudy Adhi Soumena, Welmy Sri Maryati Sri Supartiningsih, Ni Luh Sudarsih, Rismawati Sudirman Sudirman Sugiharta, Nyoman Ari Sukma Hanifa, Riswanda Sukma Hanifa Supartiningsih, Ni Luh Sri Supatiningsih, Ni Luh Sri Suryadi, Arman Syafitri, Nur Tajidan, Tajidan Tanaya, IGLP Widyasari, Rucitra Wiriana, Wiriana Wuryantoro Wuryantoro, Wuryantoro Yanuartati, Baiq Yulfia Elsadewi Zainuri Zainuri, Zainuri