Yusman Syaukat

The Development and Prospect of Indonesian Palm Oil Industry and Its Derivative Products

In 2013, the world palm oil production reached 55.7 million tons. Indonesia and Malaysia shared 85% of it with their production of 26.70 and 21.70 million tons, respectively. The aims of this study were to identify and analyze the development and prospect of Indonesian palm oil industry and its derivative products. Data were analyzed by using a descriptive approach. The area of oil palm plantation increased to 9,074,621 ha in 2012. Indonesia’s palm oil production in 2012 was 23.5 million tons. There was also an increased Indonesia’s palm oil export to 18.15 million tons in 2012. In 2010, the installed capacity of cooking oil industry in Indonesia was 15.4 million tons. For fatty alcohol industry, the installed capacity was 320,000 tons/year. In 2007, with real production of 300,000 tons, the 100% real capacity was almost reached. The installed capacities of biodiesel and glycerin industries in 2011 were 3.4 million kiloliters/year and 142,700 ton/year, respectively. In 2010, glycerin production was about 204,394 tons. Glycerin production was 121,640 kiloliters from fatty acid and fatty alcohol industries and 61,694 kiloliters from biodiesel industry.

STRATEGI PENINGKATAN PENGELOLAAN BARANG MILIK DAERAH PADA PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN ANAMBAS

Varied institutions responsible for agricultural extension in Riau Province have certainly run independently and caused the agricultural extension unproductive, ineffective, and inefficient. This study aims: 1) To identify the structure of agricultural extension institutions in the regional autonomy era in the Riau Province; 2) To analyze the implementation of agricultural extensions in different institutions, 3) To analyze the effect of different extension implementation on the performance of extension workers and the degree of technological application among farmers. This research was conducted from March-April 2008 in Pekanbaru, Kampar Regency and Pelalawan Regency. Methods used in this study were internal and external factors analysis, SWOT analysis (Strengths-Weakness-Opportunities-Threats), and QSPM analysis (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix). Result showed that: 1) Implementation of Laws Number 22/1999 and Number 32/2004 along with the regulations under the laws had caused the agricultural extensions in the Province of Riau to experience coevolution in the social infrastructure of agricultural extensions; 2) The functions of services and arrangement still dominate the working system of extension; 3) The frequency of LAKU is not fully implemented yet, and 4) Formulated strategy in developing the agricultural extension institutions in the Province of Riau is to form a separate and specific institution that regulates agricultural extension. Keywords: Agriculture, Extension, Institution, Riau Province, StrategiesReducing import tariff rates under the ASEAN-CEPT scheme was considered not significantly to enhance trade flows within the region. Trade facilitation instruments such as mutual recognition arrangement, harmonization on customs procedure and the improvement of other trade-supporting infrastructure were then introduced by the members. Gravity model used in this paper identified a positive impact of such policies in improving trade atmosphere. Local governments can actively play an important role in supporting the conducive environment by providing an efficient bureaucratic system and facilities surrounding harbors. This then reduce transaction cost facing by the private sector and expectedly improve local economic activity in the region. Keyword: ASEAN, Trade Facilitation, Local GovernmentMuna Regency is one of the very potential regencies for the development of plantation subsector. Most people (74.20 % of the population) of Muna Regency work in the sector, but the poverty level in the region is also high. For this reason this study takes the following objectives: 1) to identify the condition of the poor farmers in the Muna Regency; 2) to identify the excellent commodities of each districts which have the role in the economy of Mina Regency; 3) to formulate a plan of poverty alleviation program at the farmer level by developing plantation commodities in Muna Regency. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah: Analisis Location Quotient (LQ), Analisis Kelayakan Finansial, dan Logical Frame Approach (LFA). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa: 1) Komoditas unggulan perkebunan yang berperan dalam perekonomian perdesaan di Kabupaten Muna relatif seragam. Komoditi jambu Mete muncul sebagai komoditas unggulan di hampir semua kecamatan di Kabupaten Muna. 2) Komoditas kelapa, kopi, jambu mete, kemiri dan coklat/kakao memiliki kinerja finansial yang masih layak untuk dikembangkan kerana memiliki NPV yang positif, Nilai BC Ratio masih memberikan keuntungan dan nilai IRR yang lebih tinggi dari suku bunga tabungan di bank. 3) Strategi pengembangan komoditas unggulan di Kabupaten Muna adalah melalui kerjasama pemasaran produk dengan pedagang pengumpul desa yang perlu di tingkatkan. Keywords: Strategy, Poverty Alleviation, Plantation CommoditiesAgribusiness and local economic development have a close connection. Agricultural development through agribusiness approach has proven to improve local economic development in many countries: increase added value and income of farmers, and create job opportunities for the people. Main commodities grown in Kapuas District, Province of Central Kalimantan are rice, rubber, and fish and livestock products. However, those commodities have not yet developed according to agribusiness principals, since most of them are sold as raw materials, thus the region losses its economic potential from processing those products. The objective of this paper is to explore agribusiness development strategy in Kapuas Regency to be able to contribute to local economic development. To meet this objective, agribusiness in Kapuas Regency should be based on local condition and resources, by considering local agro-ecosystem, social principal (fairness, democracy), economic principal (market oriented, competitiveness, added value, and job opportunity), and supported by sufficient local government policy through institutional, technology and capital development. Keyword: agribusiness, local economy development, competitiveness, added value, Kapuas regency.The Government of Banten Province during the years 2011-2014 has not received an Unqualified Opinion (WTP) of The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) in its financial statements. The opinion had been given by BPK during the years of 2011-2012 is The Qualified Opinion (WDP). The opinion for years of 2013-2014 is Disclaimer Opinion (TMP).The key to giving WDP and TMP, among others, for the presentation of assets are considered not meet the principles of fairness appropriate presentation of The Government Accounting Standards (SAP). The research objective to describe fixed asset management system. The results of the performance of the system in the form of presentation of fixed assets. The next goal to identify internal and external factors affecting fixed asset management system. The ultimate destination for formulating strategies to improve management of fixed assets. The study was conducted in The Government of Banten Province, particularly the Bureau of Equipment and Assets (BPA) under the Regional Secretary and all work units (SKPD). Methods for assessing the performance of the presentation of fixed assets is Transformation Index. Identification of factors that affect the management of assets and formulate a strategy used SWOT Analysis Method. Methods of Analysis Hierarchy Process (AHP) to ge the priority of a strategy based on expert opinion. Conclusion the study shows the priority of asset management strategy is a strategy to improve the quality of data assets, strategy implementation Improvement Action Plan (RTP) and strategies for improving inter-agency cooperation. The formulation of the strategy is also supported by the proposed program of each strategy. The results of the study are expected to improve fixed asset management system and its implementation in The Government of Banten Province. Key words: financial statement, fixed asset, strategy ABSTRAK Pemerintah Provinsi Banten selama tahun 2011-2014 belum memperoleh opini Wajar Tanpa Pengecualian (WTP) dari Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK) pada laporan keuangannya. Opini yang diberikan oleh BPK untuk tahun 2011 dan 2012 adalah Wajar Dengan Pengecualian (WDP). Opini untuk tahun 2013 dan 2014 berupa Tidak Menyatakan Pendapat (TMP). Kunci dari pemberian opini WDP dan TMP antara lain karena penyajian aset tetap dianggap belum memenuhi prinsip kewajaran penyajian sesuai Standar Akuntansi Pemerintah (SAP). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan sistem pengelolaan aset tetap. Hasil dari sistem berupa kinerja penyajian aset tetap. Tujuan berikutnya mengidentifikasi faktor internal dan eksternal yang mempengaruhi sistem pengelolaan aset tetap. Tujuan terakhir untuk merumuskan strategi perbaikan pengelolaan aset tetap. Penelitian dilakukan pada Pemerintah Provinsi Banten, khususnya Biro Perlengkapan dan Aset (BPA) di bawah Sekretaris Daerah beserta seluruh Satuan Kerja Perangkat Daerah (SKPD). Metode untuk menilai kinerja penyajian aset tetap adalah Transformasi Indek. Identifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pengelolaan aset dan merumuskan strategi digunakan Metode Analisis SWOT. Metode Analisis Hierarchy Process (AHP) membantu pemilihan prioritas strategi berdasarkan pendapat ahli. Kesimpulan penelitian menunjukkan prioritas strategi pengelolaan aset adalah strategi peningkatan kualitas aset data, strategi pelaksanaan Rencana Tindak Perbaikan (RTP)/ action plan dan strategi peningkatan kerjasama antar lembaga. Perumusan strategi juga ditunjang dengan usulan kebijakan/program terhadap masing-masing strategi. Hasil dari penelitian diharapkan dapat memperbaiki sistem pengelolaan aset tetap dan pelaksanaannya di Pemerintah Provinsi Banten. Kata Kunci: Laporan Keuangan, Aset Tetap, Strategi

PENGARUH KEMITRAAN TERHADAP RISIKO USAHA TANI TEMBAKAU DI KABUPATEN BOJONEGORO PROVINSI JAWA TIMUR

The tobacco farming faces many risks, especially, price and production risk. Farmers mitigate these risks by conducting contract farming with PT. Gudang Garam, Tbk. The objectives of this study were 1) to analyze the production risks of tobacco farmers and the effect of contract farming on the risks of tobacco farming in Bojonegoro district; 2) to analyze the price risk of tobacco farmers. The data used in this study were cross section data of 120 growers of tobacco consist of 60 farmers who do contract farming and 60 non-contract farming. Just and Pope model was used to analyze the production risk and the coefficient variation was used to analyze the price risk. The results showed that 1) the production risk faced by farmers who do contract farming is lower than non-contract farming and the contract farming had statistically an significant effect to reduce the risks of tobacco farming; 2) Farmers who undertake contract farming has a lower price risk than non-contract farming. Development of tobacco farming in Bojonegoro still need contract farming to mitigate risks. Keywords: tobacco, production risk, price risk, contract farming ABSTRAK Usahatani tembakau menghadapi banyak risiko, terutama risiko harga dan produksi. Petani melakukan mitigasi risiko tersebut dengan melakukan hubungan kemitraan dengan PT. Gudang Garam, Tbk. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah 1) untuk menganalisis risiko produksi petani tembakau dan menganalisis pengaruh kemitraan terhadap risiko usahatani tembakau di Kabupaten Bojonegoro; 2) untuk menganalisis risiko harga tembakau. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data cross section dari 120 petani tembakau yang terdiri dari 60 petani yang melakukan mitra dan 60 petani non mitra. Model Just and Pope digunakan untuk menganalisis risiko produksi dan perhitungan koefisien variasi digunakan untuk menganalisis risiko harga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) risiko produksi yang dihadapi oleh petani yang bermitra lebih rendah dari petani non mitra dan kemitraan memiliki berpengaruh yang signifikan untuk mengurangi risiko usahatani tembakau; 2) Petani yang bermitra memiliki risiko harga lebih rendah dari petani non mitra. Pengembangan usahatani tembakau di Bojonegoro masih memerlukan sistem kemitraan untuk memitigasi risiko. Kata kunci: tembakau, risiko produksi, risiko harga, kemitraan

Farm Household Economic Model of The Integrated Crop Livestock System: Conceptual and Empirical Study

An integrated approach to enhance rice production in Indonesia is very prospectus throughout the implementation of adapted and liable integrated program. One of the challenges in rice crop sub sector is the stagnation of its production due to the limitation of organic matter availability. This provides an opportunity for livestock development to overcome the problems on land fertility through the use of manure as the source of organic fertilizer. Ministry of Agriculture had implemented a program on Increasing Integrated Rice Productivity with an Integrated Crop Livestock System as one of the potential components since 2002. Integrated crop livestock system program with special reference to rice field and beef cattle is an alternative to enhance the potential development of agriculture sector in Indonesia. The implementation on this integrated program is to enhance rice production and productivity through a system involving beef cattle with its goal on increasing farmers’ income. Household economic model can be used as one of the analysis to evaluate the success of the implemented crop livestock system program. The specificity of the farmers is that rationality behavior of the role as production and consumption decision making. In this case, farmers perform the production to meet home consumption based on the resources that used directly for its production. The economic analysis of farmers household can be described to anticipate policy options through this model. Factors influencing farmers’ decisions and direct interrelations to production and consumption aspects that have complex implications for the farmers’ welfare of the integrated crop livestock system program. Key words: Farm household, economic model, integrated crop livestock system