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Agricultural Power Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30628563     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.70076/apj
Core Subject : Agriculture,
Agricultural Power Journal (APJ), encourages submission of manuscripts dealing with all aspects to optimizing the quality and quantity of both plant, including agricultural economics and management, agricultural engineering and mechanization, agronomy and crop science, biotechnology, ecology and ecophysiology, food science and technology, genetic diversity and breeding, molecular biology, land resources, land use and remote sensing, microbiology, virology and bacteriology, organic agriculture, physiology and nutrition, phytoremediation, plant nutrition, plant pathology and pest management, post-harvest technology, soil sciences, soilless culture, tissue culture technology, and water management.
Articles 57 Documents
Evaluating Blue Economy Dynamics Through the Influence of Marine Fuel Price Fluctuations on the Purchasing Power and Socioeconomic Welfare of Indonesian Captured Fisheries Sri Endang Kornita; Ufira Isbah; Indah Rodianawati
Agriculture Journal Vol 3 No 2 (2026): May, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70076/apj.v3i2.185

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The capture fisheries sector is a key pillar of Indonesia’s blue economy and food security, yet it remains highly sensitive to fluctuations in marine fuel prices. This study applies a mixed-method approach—combining monthly time-series data (2019–2023) with field interviews in Pati and Indramayu—to assess how fuel price changes affect fishers’ purchasing power and socioeconomic welfare. Results show that fuel accounts for 60–70% of operational costs, and the 2022 price surge triggered widespread fishing stoppages that disrupted coastal economies; around 70% of fishers in Pati became inactive, while large vessels in Indramayu had already ceased operations earlier. The Fishermen’s Terms of Trade (FiTT) declined from 106.45 in 2022 to 101.76 in 2024, indicating a continued erosion of welfare. Regression analysis confirms that rising non-subsidized fuel prices significantly reduce net income, while subsidy access has a positive effect, although only about 30% of small-scale fishers benefit from it. The study also highlights increasing financial pressure and reliance on informal lending, underscoring the need for targeted fuel price stabilization, improved digital subsidy distribution, accelerated adoption of alternative energy, and more comprehensive welfare indicators.
Impact Evaluation of National Strategic Irrigation Infrastructure on Agricultural Intensification and Land Productivity: Evidence from Indonesia's Outer Islands Fransin Polnaya; Avia Jolanda Matatula; Nyahu Rumbang; Saidah; Zuyasna
Agriculture Journal Vol 3 No 3 (2026): August, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70076/apj.v3i3.202

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The development of national strategic irrigation infrastructure is a key policy for strengthening food security, improving agricultural productivity, and reducing regional disparities, particularly outside Java and Bali. In this study, “outer islands” refers operationally to agricultural regions outside Java and Bali, including Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, and Papua, which face challenges in irrigation development, water management, and agricultural productivity. Despite substantial government investment, empirical evidence on the impacts of irrigation infrastructure on agricultural intensification and land productivity remains limited. This study evaluates the effectiveness of national strategic irrigation infrastructure in supporting agricultural development across Indonesia’s outer islands. A qualitative systematic literature review was conducted by synthesizing recent national and international studies on irrigation management, water productivity, agricultural intensification, and land productivity. The analysis examines the relationships among irrigation infrastructure, water resource management, farming intensity, crop productivity, and sustainable agricultural practices. The findings indicate that improved irrigation infrastructure enhances cropping intensity, land productivity, water-use efficiency, and farmers’ resilience to climate variability. However, its effectiveness depends on institutional governance, operation and maintenance quality, technological innovation, and stakeholder participation. Regions with integrated irrigation management demonstrate greater agricultural productivity than those relying solely on infrastructure expansion. This study contributes by integrating infrastructure, irrigation governance, technological innovation, and farmer participation within a single analytical framework for Indonesia’s outer-island agricultural systems. It concludes that irrigation development should combine physical investment with institutional strengthening, smart irrigation technology, and sustainable water governance.
Integrating Spatial Mapping of Nutritional Food Affordability and Stunting Prevalence to Address Regional Food Insecurity Across the Indonesian Archipelago Indah Rodianawati; Nyahu Rumbang; Cahyaning Rini Utami
Agriculture Journal Vol 3 No 3 (2026): August, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70076/apj.v3i3.203

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Food insecurity and childhood stunting remain important public health concerns across the Indonesian archipelago and are associated with disparities in nutritional food affordability, market accessibility, and socioeconomic conditions. Previous studies have primarily examined food affordability and stunting separately, with limited integration through spatial analysis to identify priority intervention areas. This study aims to synthesize empirical evidence on the integration of spatial mapping of nutritional food affordability and stunting prevalence to address regional food insecurity in Indonesia. A qualitative systematic literature review was conducted by analyzing 25 peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2026 from international and national databases. The synthesis indicates that previous studies generally report an association between lower affordability of nutritious foods and higher stunting prevalence, particularly in remote, rural, and eastern Indonesian regions. Previous studies suggest that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to identify geographic clusters of food insecurity and nutritional vulnerability and may support evidence-based policy planning. Integrating nutritional food affordability, spatial analysis, and stunting indicators provides a comprehensive framework for prioritizing nutrition-sensitive policies, improving food distribution systems, and strengthening regional food security. This integrated approach may support the development of more geographically targeted strategies for addressing regional disparities and informing stunting-reduction policies.
Measuring Global Competitiveness and Horticulture Export Resilience Amidst Non-Tariff Barriers and Stringent Phytosanitary Requirements for Indonesian Tropical Fruits Oktovianus; Sartika Syafi
Agriculture Journal Vol 3 No 3 (2026): August, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70076/apj.v3i3.204

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The export performance of Indonesian tropical fruits has considerable potential to contribute to national economic growth; however, increasing non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and stringent phytosanitary requirements continue to challenge export competitiveness in global markets. Compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, quality standards, traceability systems, and food safety regulations has become essential for maintaining market access and strengthening export resilience. This study aims to synthesize empirical evidence on the relationship between global competitiveness, export resilience, and compliance with non-tariff and phytosanitary regulations affecting Indonesian tropical fruit exports. A qualitative systematic literature review was conducted by analyzing twenty-five peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2026 from international and national scientific databases. The findings indicate that export competitiveness is strongly influenced by product quality, compliance with international phytosanitary standards, certification systems, logistics efficiency, technological innovation, and institutional support. Furthermore, strengthening export resilience requires integrated strategies involving government policies, farmer capacity building, traceability systems, and improvements in post-harvest management to reduce the impact of increasingly stringent import regulations. The study concludes that enhancing compliance with international standards while improving supply chain competitiveness is essential to expand market access and sustain the long-term competitiveness of Indonesian tropical fruits in global trade.
International Trade Dynamics and Comparative Advantage of Indonesian Specialty Coffee Using Revealed Comparative Advantage and Constant Market Share Frameworks Muhammad Rizal Taufikurahman; Sari Novida
Agriculture Journal Vol 3 No 3 (2026): August, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70076/apj.v3i3.205

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Indonesian specialty coffee has gained increasing international recognition because of its distinctive flavor profiles, geographical diversity, and growing demand in premium coffee markets. Despite these advantages, the competitiveness of Indonesian coffee exports continues to face challenges arising from intense competition among major coffee-exporting countries, fluctuating global demand, and changing international trade patterns. This study aims to synthesize existing evidence on the international trade dynamics and comparative advantage of Indonesian specialty coffee based on studies employing the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and Constant Market Share (CMS) frameworks. A qualitative systematic literature review was conducted by synthesizing twenty-five peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2026 concerning coffee trade competitiveness, export performance, comparative advantage, and international market dynamics. The findings indicate that Indonesian specialty coffee possesses a comparative advantage in global markets; however, export competitiveness is influenced by product quality consistency, productivity, certification, value-added processing, market diversification, and international demand shifts. Furthermore, CMS analysis suggests that changes in market composition and competitiveness significantly affect Indonesia's export performance relative to competing producers such as Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, and Ethiopia. Strengthening sustainable production systems, improving post-harvest quality, expanding specialty coffee certification, and diversifying export destinations are essential strategies for enhancing Indonesia's long-term competitiveness in the global specialty coffee market.
Strengthening Farmer Financial Resilience Against Hydrometeorological Disasters Through the Performance Evaluation of National Rice Crop Insurance Schemes Risyart Alberth Far Far
Agriculture Journal Vol 3 No 3 (2026): August, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70076/apj.v3i3.209

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Hydrometeorological disasters, including floods, droughts, extreme rainfall, and climate variability, increasingly threaten rice production, causing substantial economic losses and weakening farmers’ financial resilience. National rice crop insurance schemes have been introduced as risk management instruments to reduce production losses, stabilize farm income, and strengthen farmers’ adaptive capacity to climate-related disasters. This study evaluates the role and performance of national rice crop insurance schemes in strengthening farmers’ financial resilience against hydrometeorological disasters through a systematic literature review. A qualitative Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted by synthesizing 20 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2015 and 2026. The studies were retrieved from Scopus, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, Wiley Online Library, Taylor & Francis, MDPI, Google Scholar, and SINTA-accredited journals using keywords related to rice crop insurance, agricultural insurance, financial resilience, hydrometeorological disasters, climate risk, and disaster risk management. The findings suggest that national rice crop insurance schemes can enhance farmers’ financial resilience by reducing post-disaster income losses, improving access to agricultural credit, encouraging investment in farm inputs, and supporting production recovery following climate-related shocks. However, program effectiveness depends on premium subsidies, claim settlement efficiency, farmer awareness and participation, institutional capacity, accessibility, and integration with broader climate adaptation strategies. Strengthening insurance governance, expanding coverage, adopting digital technologies for damage assessment, and integrating crop insurance with comprehensive disaster risk management policies are essential to improving the long-term financial resilience and sustainability of rice farming systems under increasing hydrometeorological risks.
Deciphering the Impact of Downstream Agro-Industrial Development on Rural Labor Absorption and Structural Economic Transformation Amruddin; Jaenuddin
Agriculture Journal Vol 3 No 3 (2026): August, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70076/apj.v3i3.201

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Downstream agro-industrial development has become an important strategy for accelerating rural economic transformation by increasing agricultural value added, expanding employment opportunities, and strengthening linkages between agricultural and industrial sectors. In many developing countries, rural economies remain highly dependent on primary agricultural activities characterized by low productivity, limited income opportunities, and weak integration with modern industrial systems. This study aims to examine the role of downstream agro-industrial development in promoting rural labor absorption and supporting structural economic transformation through a comprehensive review of previous empirical studies. This study employs a qualitative literature review approach by analyzing fifteen scientific publications related to agro-industrial development, agricultural value chains, employment creation, and structural transformation. The reviewed studies indicate that downstream agro-industrial activities contribute significantly to employment expansion by creating new jobs in processing, distribution, logistics, and supporting services. Furthermore, agro-industrial development encourages structural transformation by shifting rural economies from traditional agricultural production toward diversified industrial and service-based activities. However, several studies highlight that the effectiveness of downstream industrialization depends on infrastructure availability, technological adoption, investment capacity, human capital development, and institutional support. The findings provide important implications for policymakers in designing inclusive rural industrialization strategies that enhance employment opportunities while promoting sustainable economic transformation.