Browsing by Author "Roshetko, James M."

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    Agroforestry and sustainable vegetable production in Southeast Asia: A baseline study
    Rahmanulloh, Arif; Budidarsono, Suseno; Roshetko, James M. (Bogor, Indonesia: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), 2008)
    A baseline study was conducted to provide an analytical basis for socio-economic impact assessment of integrated vegetable-agroforestry systems. The data generated by this study is being used for economic analysis of vegetable farming, specifically: (a) analysis of the current demographic data of farmers, and (b) social and economic analysis of the current vegetable farm practices.
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    Better understanding market information to penetrate the VAF market for small-scale farmers
    Kurniawan, Iwan; Roshetko, James M.; Anggakusuma, Denta; Budidarsono, Suseno (2008)
    Generally, Nanggung Sub district, Bogor has relative good accessibility and close to the market. However, their unique landscape has placed the production area in unfavorable condition that is affected in transportation cost and deterioration in post harvest handling. Based on the FGD result, the farmers were not well informed about the vegetables market. Most of farmers are not market-oriented in their decision on agriculture activities. Developing VAF production in this area is still in pilot project level. There is not enough experience to grow vegetables in agroforestry system. To enter in a competitive market, the farmers have to hold reliable market information to minimize their risk. Better understanding on market information of selected vegetables is first step to develop and produce VAF in Nanggung. Farmers have always had to make decisions about what, when to plant, and where and how to sell. Assisting farmers to obtain and use the market information are main focus of this year. Other purposes of the action-research are to facilitate the farmers group in selecting and producing the most marketable VAF and to link the farmers with potential traders.
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    Can vegetables be more productive under tree based systems?
    Mercado, Agustin R. Jr. (2008)
    This presentation discusses research on the potential of integrating tree crops into vegetable crop systems in Southeast Asia, working from the hypothesis that "in intensive vegetable production system in the uplands, monoculture systems are not sustainable, but integrating trees is feasible and offers better prospects." The economic viability of vegetable agroforestry systems can be improved by taking the recommended steps to decrease tree-vegetable competition, increase tree-vegetable complementarity, and use valuable trees.
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    Findings and challenges: Can vegetables be productive under tree shade management in West Java?
    Manurung, Gerhard; Susila, Anas D.; Roshetko, James M.; Palada, Manuel C. (Blacksburg, VA: Office of International Research, Education, and Development, Virginia Tech, 2008)
    Farmers in Nanggung, West Java traditionally cultivate vegetables under full sunlight. There is opportunity to expand vegetable production in the understory of agroforestry system, but farmers have limited experience with such practices. An on-farm trial was implemented to evaluate the production of 11 commercial vegetable species under three levels of tree shading in a nested design, replicated 3 times. The species included in the trial were honje (Etlingera elatior), terubuk (Saccharum edule), katuk (Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merrill), kenikir (Cosmos caudatus Kunth), kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica Forsskal), amaranth (Amaranthus sp.), chili (Capsicum annuum L.), eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), long bean (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.), green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Miller). Twenty-five independent variables were analyzed for their effect on vegetable survival, growth and yield. Average light levels for each treatment were 482-540 *1000 lux (open area, control), 43-540 *1000 lux (medium light) and 32-174 *1000 lux (low light). Preliminary results indicate that vegetable production under dudukuhan (agroforestry) systems shade is a viable option for smallholder farmers, however more intensive species-specific and site-specific management is required. A program of training and extension support would help smallholders develop such deliberate management practices.
  • First year SANREM annual report: Marketing of agroforestry and sustainable production in Southeast Asia Watershed
    Kurniawan, Iwan; Tukan, J. L.; Roshetko, James M. (Bogor, Indonesia: ICRAF and Winrock International, 2006)
    While agroforestry is renowned for its environmental benefits, to provide a sustainable income for producers there must be advances in linking products to markets. This report summarizes market research conducted in two case studies from 2006 onward in West Java, Indonesia. The goals of the research were to identify profitable vegetables to be produced for sale in local markets, discover existing and potential market channels for producers, identify marketing obstacles faced by vegetable producers and market agents, and improve farmer's production methods to enhance their participation in agricultural markets. As the project is still in its early stages, many of these goals have yet to be met, but farmers and researchers continue to work collaboratively towards new opportunities.
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    Market opportunity identification of VAF products by rapid market appraisal (RMA) methodology.
    Kurniawan, Iwan; Roshetko, James M.; Anggakusuma, Denta; Dahlia, Lia (Bogor, Indonesia: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and Winrock International, 2008)
    The success of marketing smallholder is affected by the ability of the producers to identify and estimate market demand. It is common problem that most of producers receive unexpected low prices selling their products. Rapid Market Appraisal (RMA) is a method to collect reliable market information in short period, which is cheaper than conventional market survey. The method helps to provide a quick understand of complex market relationships to guide the producer decisions regarding orientating their production towards market opportunities.
  • Marketing of vegetable under agroforestry (VAF) system in Indonesia: Understanding the market demand
    Kurniawan, Iwan; Roshetko, James M.; Anggakusuma, Denta; Dahlia, Lia (Bogor, Indonesia: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and Winrock International, 2008)
    The common problems faced by the small-scale farmers are lack of market information, remote location and poor accessibility to production resources. To enter in a competitive market, the farmers have to hold reliable market information to minimize their risk. Obtaining good market information will guide farmers to make decisions on what vegetable to produce when, where and how to sell the VAF products. The presentation discussed selection of existing VAF products in Nanggung, results of RMA survey, progress on development of Nanggung agro-enterprise, problems and opportunities in developing VAF. The RMA survey recommended that Katuk (Sauropus androgynus) and Kucai (Allium odorum) be developed as marketable vegetables. These vegetables require low capital investment, can be grow under shade (20-25% for Katuk), promise good return for the farmers, have good and stable market demand, and high and stable price for the last 12 months. There is also economic opportunity for women groups to earn US$ 2 per day in sorting, grading and packing Katuk and Kucai. As follow up, the project has distributed 60,000 Katuk seedlings (cutting stem) and about 150 kg of Kucai seeds to farmer partners to be planted in 5000 m2. In developing VAF, the farmers have to overcome the constraints related to technical farming, capital and strengthening the farmer group. There is opportunity to supply Katuk leaves to medical factory about 3 tons of Katuk/week.
  • Marketing-Indonesia case study
    Kurniawan, Iwan; Roshetko, James M. (Nairobi, Kenya: The World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), 2007)
    The purpose of research are (1) to identify the potential VAF species or products for Nanggung Farmers; (2) identify market channels & marketing problems; (3) enhances farmers' understanding of market mechanism; and (4) identify opportunities to improve the quantity & quality of VAF. The study was conducted on Sept-Oct 2006. Data and information are collected through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in each village that attended both men and women.
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    Preliminary survey of agroforestry and sustainable vegetable production and marketing in Nanggung Sub District, West Java
    Tukan, J. C. M.; Roshetko, James M. (Bogor, Indonesia: ICRAF and Winrock International, 2006)
    This survey covered three farmer groups (Cepak Nangka, Lestari and Sekarsari) as representative of three villages (Kp. Nyuncung-Malasari, Cisarua and Parakan Muncang) in Nanggung Sub-district area. Survey used Participatory Approach with farmers, farmer groups, community leader and market actors.
  • Preliminary survey of agroforestry and sustainable vegetable production and marketing in Nanggung Sub District, West Java
    Roshetko, James M.; Susila, Anas D. (Nairobi, Kenya: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Winrock International and Department of Agronomy & Horticulture-Faculty of Agriculture-Bogor Agriculture University, 2005)
    The survey used the Participatory Approach involving farmers, farmer groups, community leaders and market actors. It covered three villages in Nanggung Sub-district area, namely Kp. Nyuncung-Malasari, Cisarua and Parakan Muncang. Particularly, three farmer groups (Cepak Nangka, Lestari and Sekarsari) representing the three villages respectively, were included in the survey. The marketing information of vegetables in the Nanggung Sub-district was summarized. Problems faces by farmers and market agents were discussed and they are: geographical and climate factors, availability of transportation, agronomic problems, credit access and sources of market information. Lastly, opportunities for Nanggung farmers were also discussed.
  • Progress report year 3 of marketing aspect: Farmers comparison study trip to good practice of VAF management site
    Kurniawan, Iwan; Roshetko, James M.; Anggakusuma, Denta (Bogor, Indonesia: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), 2008)
    Selecting marketable vegetables with a high potential value and good timing are most important in developing a successful marketing plan. The SANREM Project helps farmers overcome the common constraints of lack of market information , poor accessibility due to transportation cost, distance from production point to target market, lack of capital and strong dependence on local collectors. Based on a previous study on consumer preference, katuk and kucai were chosen for the farmers to focus on producing and marketing. The farmers' comparison study trip was proposed to 1)improve farmers' knowledge and skills on good management and marketing of VAF, 2) To encourage farmers, to discuss and learn about success stories from the successful farmers, 3) To get ideas and replicate the good practice management of VAF in farmers' villages of origin, and 4) To capture potential markets, to collect marketing information, and to see the possibilities in making collaborations.
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    Progress report: Agroforestry and sustainable vegetable production in Southeast Asian watersheds
    Reyes, Manuel R. (2008)
    Work on vegetable-agroforestry compatibility is advancing rapidly with new findings that
  • Semi-annual reports: Marketing Indonesia Year 4
    Kurniawan, Iwan; Roshetko, James M. (Bogor, Indonesia: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), 2009)
    Executive Summary: The creation of market linkage for vegetables was selected as an entry point to strengthen smallholder vegetable agroforestry systems in Nanggung, West Java, Indonesia. Katuk (Sauropus androgynus) was selected as priority vegetable based on strong market demand. Rapid market surveys established that Jakarta area markets need about 2 tons per day of fresh Katuk, while the pharmaceutical industry requires about 4 tons per week of dried Katuk. Project marketing activity focused on monitoring and evaluating progress of smallholder Katuk production and marketing. The project team assisted local farmers evaluate their existing farming systems, socioeconomic resources, and market opportunity in regarding to Katuk production and markets. Farmer groups (a total of 30 farmers) in three villages Parakan Muncang, Hambaro and Sukaluyu agreed to try market-oriented production of Katuk. Production was focused on 1 or 3 farmers land with management conducted by all group members.
  • Semi-annual reports: SANREM CRSP year 3 marketing Indonesia
    Kurniawan, Iwan; Roshetko, James M. (Bogor, Indonesia: Winrock International and The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) South-East Asia Regional Office, 2008)
    Agriculture is the most common activity practiced by rural farmers. Lack of market information, remote location and poor accessibility to production resources are common problems faced by the farmers. The marketing activities over the past six months focused to address the limitation of VAF's farmers on market information. As a first stage, market surveys were conducted to identify market opportunities for selected VAFs. It is important for farmers to know for which product there is a demand, which quantities and qualities are in demand, when and where there is a demand and at what price.
  • Socio-economic Baseline studies: Agroforestry and Sustainable Vegetables Production in Southeast Asian Watershed
    Wijaya, K.; Budidarsono, Suseno; Roshetko, James M. (ICRAF Southeast Asia, 2006)
    This report is a farm/household level assessment focusing on vegetables farm and household budget analyses, part of the SANREM CRSP program "Agroforestry and Sustainable Vegetable Production in Southeast Asia Watersheds" in Indonesia implemented by World Agroforestry Centre - ICRAF Southeast Asia and Bogor Agricultural University. It provides an analytical basis for socio-economic impact assessment of integrated vegetable-agroforestry systems. The basic socio-economic data collected comprised of demographic data, farm characteristics, households' income and expenditure, gender roles, and labor availability. The data generated by this study will be used for economic analysis of vegetable farming, specifically: (a) analysis of the current of demographic data of farmers, and (b) analysis of the current of vegetable farm practices in social and economic.
  • Socio-economic baseline study: Case study: Nanggung sub-district, Bogor, Indonesia
    Kusuma, W.; Suseno, B.; Roshetko, James M. (Southeast Asia: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Southeast Asia Regional Office, 2007)
    Results of the socio-economic baseline study was summarized and discussed. The objective was to provide socio-economic data as a basis for socio-economic impact assessment of integrated vegetable-agroforestry systems. The study addressed socio-economic data, farm characteristics, gender roles, household income and consumption and labor availability. The study led to information on the physical characteristics of the sample area, the socio-economic characteristics, land 'ownership,' and farming systems.
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    Socioeconomic baseline studies: Agro-forestry and sustainable vegetables production in southeast Asian watershed
    Wijaya, K.; Budidarsono, Suseno; Roshetko, James M. (Blacksburg, Va.: SANREM CRSP, OIRED, Virginia Tech, 2007)
    This study was conducted in the Kecamatan Nanggung, a sub-district of Indonesia. The paper discusses the economic analysis of vegetable farming based on current demographics and production statistics from the area. It provides the analytical basis for vegetable-agroforestry systems and their socio-economic impacts using farm and household level assessment of vegetable farming and budget analysis.
  • TMPEGS workshop for working plan year 3: Marketing aspect
    Kurniawan, Iwan; Roshetko, James M. (2007)
    Develop a market value chain at the local, regional and national levels that builds upon existing marketing strategies and develop interventions to overcome constraints and make use of opportunities.
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    Understanding the target farmers of agroforestry and sustainable vegetable production development: The case of Nanggung subdistrict, Bogor, Indonesia
    Budidarsono, Suseno; Rahmanulloh, Arif; Roshetko, James M. (Bogor, Indonesia: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), 2008)
    Agroforestry systems constitute promising livelihood options for rural poor in the uplands and also represent a strategic management approach for degraded land (watershed) that balances both economic and environmental issues. In Indonesia, the SANREM CRSP program "Agroforestry and Sustainable Vegetable Production in Southeast Asia Watersheds" aims to improve both technological options and ecological potential of integrated vegetable agroforestry (VAF) to benefit farmer livelihoods. This socioeconomic baseline study is a farm/household assessment focusing on vegetable-producing farm and household budget analyses in the target area. It provides an analytical basis for socioeconomic impact assessment of integrated VAF systems. The socioeconomic data collected comprises demographics, farm characteristics, households' incomes and expenditures, gender roles, and labor availability.
  • Vegetable agroforestry annual report - AVRDC
    TMPEGS - Technology Team (Tainan, Taiwan: World Vegetable Center (AVRDC), 2008)
    In Taiwan, field evaluation of vegetable species and varieties under Agroforestry system continued at AVRDC Organic Farm.