DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND EVALUATION OF NUTMEG PLANT FITNESS IN SOUTH ACEH DISTRICT: A CASE STUDY OF TAPAKTUAN SUBDISTRICT

Abstract

This study aims to determine the appropriate development strategy for the development of nutmeg farming and to determine the level of suitability of nutmeg plantations in Tapaktuan Subdistrict, South Aceh Regency. The first problem of processing and data analysis method consists of descriptive data analysis and strategy planning analysis with SWOT analysis, while the second problem analysis uses the results of observations in the field using a tactical system based on the Land Map Unit (LMU). The results showed that based on the SWOT analysis, the strategies carried out by farmers for nutmeg development were (1) improving product quality through improved maintenance and business planning and developing market access information, (2) Increasing nutmeg productivity through eradicating pests and plant diseases, and ( 3) Improving the quality of HR of nutmeg farmers and PPL officers. Whereas based on the analysis of land suitability, it was found that Tapak Tuan Subdistrict could still be developed nutmeg plants in several suitable locations according to the criteria of nutmeg plant growth.