Indonesian Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Analytics
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January 2026

Entrepreneurial Spirit of Vegetable Vendors at Kliwon Market: A Competence Paradox Analysis

Sejati, Gentur Ageng (Unknown)
Dumasari, Dumasari (Unknown)
Budiningsih, Sulistyani (Unknown)
Watemin, Watemin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

The agricultural sector remains a critical pillar of Indonesia's micro-economy. This study exhaustively analyzes the entrepreneurial spirit among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), specifically vegetable vendors at Kliwon Market, Karanglewas. Furthermore, it identifies structural and psychological obstacles to business development. Employing a descriptive quantitative method, 75 respondents were selected via Cluster and Convenience Sampling. Findings reveal a "competence paradox": vendors exhibit high operational spirit (Responsibility 4.80, Self-Confidence 4.72) but significant strategic weaknesses (Risk-Taking 3.86). Internal obstacles, primarily a lack of innovation (34.7%), outweigh external factors. The study suggests that traditional market sustainability relies heavily on transforming vendor mindsets from survivalist to growth-oriented through financial literacy and collective supply chain efficiency.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijaea

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Health Professions Physics

Description

Indonesian Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Analytics (IJAEA) is a scientific, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that encompasses multi-disciplinary subjects in agriculture, informatics, and environmental sciences. IJAEA discusses the interactions among the components of agricultural and ...