Potential development of local varieties of Batabual Arabica coffee in Buru Regency, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Abstract

The Batabual Arabica coffee variety in Buru Regency, Maluku Province, has the potential to be developed as specialty coffee. However, the planting conditions are generally poorly maintained, most of the plants are old, the plant population is declining, and productivity is low (200 - 350 kg/ha/year). For this reason, government intervention is needed for the rehabilitation and development of Batabual coffee. This study aims to analyze the financial feasibility of Batabual coffee farming and design a development model for Batabual coffee. This study uses analysis of B/C ratio and NPV, as well as FGD to develop steps for developing Batabual Arabica coffee. The results of the financial analysis showed that Batabual Arabica coffee farming was feasible with a B/C ratio of 1.13 and an NPV of IDR 45,284,774. The three main things needed in the development of Batabual Arabica coffee are the establishment of seed plantations as a source of Batabual coffee seeds, improvement of cultivation techniques, and the establishment of farmers' economic institutions to strengthen the bargaining position of farmers, improve the quality of coffee products and expand the market.