Scheme to support coconut replanting program on smallholder plantation

Abstract

Coconut plantations are dominated by smallholders characterized by limited land area, low productivity, and low added value. The low productivity is partly due to the old age of the plants. The performance of coconut plantations can be improved, among others, through replanting smallholder plantations, but the implementation is still low, mainly due to financing constraints. This study aims to develop a financing scheme to support coconut replanting programs in smallholder plantations. The analysis used is Interpretative Structural Modelling for strategy mapping. The strategy for accelerating the smallholder coconut replanting program is related to developing the seed system, capacity building of farmers and farmer organizations, and technology support. The implementation of coconut replanting consists of nursery establishment, seed distribution, and planting and cultivation management. The financing scheme is a replanting financing method that includes the provision of funds, the scope of the use of funds, and the mechanism for using funds. Various financing models were built, consisting of the Self-Financing Scheme, the Companion Fund Financing Scheme, and the Program-Based Financing Scheme. These various schemes accommodate variations in conditions in coconut development centers in Indonesia. Through the financing scheme, it is also possible to map the roles of each stakeholder involved.