Behavior and performance of the integrated farming system model for cassava agribusiness development in Aceh Besar regency

Abstract

The aim of this research is to analyze the behavior and performance of the integrated farming system model to support the sustainable and competitive development of cassava agribusiness. This study was conducted in Aceh Besar Regency using a system dynamics methodology approach. Data and information were collected through action research, observation, and interviews. The analysis and discussion were carried out using policy structure diagrams and simulations. The model formulation and data analysis were performed using Veneta Simulation software (Vensim PLE). The research findings indicate that the behavior and performance of the integrated farming system model are significantly influenced by three groups of system behaviors, namely: (1) production facilities subsystem, (2) production subsystem, and (3) processing and marketing subsystem. The interaction among these three groups of system behaviors is expected to support the sustainable and competitive development of cassava agribusiness in Aceh Besar Regency.