AGRIBISNIS JAMBU METE DI WILAYAH PERBATASAN KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH UTARA, PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

Abstract

Cashew is a choice crop that can be developed in the Regency of North Central Timor (TTU) which has a dry climate. On the other hand, world market demand is quite high and prices tend to rise. The research sample was 30 farmers and 10 marketing institutions. Data obtained through observation, interviews, and focused discussion in groups, then analyzed descriptively and quantitatively (Farming Feasibility: NPV, IRR, Sensitivity and Marketing Margin) and SWOT Analysis (IFAS, EFAS and SWOT Matrix). The results of the analysis obtained by cashew agribusiness in TTU District consisted of agro-input subsystems, agroproduction subsystems, agro-industry subsystems and agroniaga subsystems and supporting institutions (infrastructure, farmer groups; extension workers; and KUD). Farming feasibility has a Net B/C value of 1,925; NPV Rp32,659,705,-; and IRR 37.05. There are 3 trading system channels, with the trading system consisting of village collectors, Kupang/Atambua traders, wholesalers and retailers. The results of IFAS and EFAS analysis using the SWOT method, obtained an alternative SO strategy in the development of cashew nuts, namely increasing production with the support of government policy in the assistance of superior seeds; cashew crop integration-cattle as an effort to improve soil fertility; strengthen bargaining positions through farmer groups; and diversification of processed cashew products.