Value Chain Model for Straw Mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) Agribusiness Performance in Karawang, Indonesia

Abstract

Straw mushroom is one of the potential commodities in Indonesia with consumption growth always increasing every year. This commodity has great potential to be developed but must be accompanied by the right value chain performance. In this study, the mapping and value chain performance of straw mushroom quality were analyzed. This research was conducted using a descriptive survey method to 56 respondents through interviews and questionnaires. Data were collected and analyzed using the value chain analysis model and the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The results showed that there were 6 patterns of the straw mushroom value chain. The actors involved consisted of farmers, traders, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. The performance element that needs great attention is reliability (37.4%), followed by cost (22.6%), agility (20.1%) and responsiveness (19.9%). The results of this study are then used to facilitate decision making in improving value chain performance.