Value chain mapping of porang ( Amorphophallus muelleri) in Wonogiri Regency

Abstract

This study explores the value chain mapping of porang (Amorphophallus muelleri) in Wonogori Regency to describe the flow of porang products, information, and finances from upstream to downstream chains. In addition, this study also explains the role of each actor in the chains in increasing the added value of porang tubers. A survey was conducted in Wonogiri Regency by interviewing various actors involved in porang value chains. To select the respondent, we used snowball sampling. Secondary data are also used from food security offices and central agency of the statistics of Wonogiri regency. A total of 45 respondents were interviewed out of the total pool of actors, which included farmers, rural traders, subdistrict traders and wholesalers. Descriptive analysis was used to describe the porang value chain in Wonogiri Regency. The survey results show that there are four routes of value chain mapping. The actors from the upstream to the downstream chain coordinate to supply the porang to processors. Each actor in the chains plays a different role in increasing the added value of the porang. Farmers focus on production, while intermediate actors focus on purchasing and distribution; processors are concerned about processing the porang.