Journal of Economics Research and Policy Studies
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Economics Research and Policy Studies

Circular economy approach: A sustainable business model in transforming farmers’ livelihoods

Fajar Purwanto (Department of Economic, University of Mayjend Sungkono Mojokerto)
Soesanto Soesanto (Department of Agriculture, University of Mayjend Sungkono Mojokerto)
Sari Rahayu (Department of Economic, University of Mayjend Sungkono Mojokerto)
Zenita Afifah Fitriyani (Department of Economic, University of Mayjend Sungkono Mojokerto)
Dimas Ganda Permana Putra (Department of Agriculture, University of Mayjend Sungkono Mojokerto)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jul 2026

Abstract

The transition toward a circular economy in agriculture is essential for improving resource efficiency, reducing waste, and strengthening farmers’ livelihoods. This study aims to formulate a sustainable business model based on a circular economy approach to support the transformation of farmers’ livelihoods. A qualitative descriptive case study was conducted using interviews, focus group discussions, field observations, and secondary data. The data were analyzed using SWOT, IFAS–EFAS, and TOWS matrices to identify internal and external strategic factors. The IFAS results show that strengths exceed weaknesses, with a difference of 0.415, while the EFAS results indicate that opportunities exceed threats, with a difference of 0.414. These findings place the farmers’ business position in the aggressive or SO quadrant. The key strategic insight is that farmers should prioritize market expansion for organic products, technology adoption, product differentiation, stronger partnerships, and research collaboration while gradually improving post-harvest processing, packaging, human resource regeneration, and access to financing. A circular economy-based sustainable business model is feasible for transforming farmers’ livelihoods by improving cost efficiency, product quality, supply stability, market access, and business resilience.

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jerps

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Journal of Economics Research and Policy Studies [2797-8141] is a scientific journal that contains the results of theoretical research and studies on economics issues. The focus of this journal article is Economics, Economic Entrepreneurship, and start-up, development economics, monetary and fiscal ...