The potential economic impact of tropical fruit seedlings distribution program in Indonesia: The case of mango in Pasuruan Regency

• Main Authors: Kiloes, Adhitya, Puspitasari, Sulistyaningrum, Anna
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: Agricultural practices; Agriculture; Economic analysis; Economic impact; Fruits; Impact analysis; Mangoes; Seeds; Sensitivity analysis
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0136407

Great quality seeds of high-yielding fruit varieties are one of the essential factors to boost agricultural productivity. Through the Ministry of Agriculture, the Republic of Indonesia has undertaken various agricultural development programs to increase the use of good quality seeds. One of the programs is the distribution of high-yielding seeds from improved tropical fruit varieties for free to the community in various regions in Indonesia. Mango is one of the disseminated seed varieties in that program. This program was carried out to support the production of mango, one of the potential tropical fruit commodities with numerous benefits, especially for smallholders in many production centers. This paper analyses the economic potential of the distribution of mango planting materials in Indonesia. Pasuruan Regency, one of the mango production centers in Indonesia, was taken as the object of this current study. In 2019, there were 11,385 mango seedlings distributed by Indonesian Tropical Fruits Research Institute (ITFRI) in this regency. In the next 3-5 years after the distribution of the seedlings, approximately 100 tons of additional mango was expected to be harvested in this regency. Based on the cost-benefit calculation, seedling distribution in this production center could provide a total additional profit of around IDR 2.7 billion/year for smallholders. Garifta Merah, the primary mango variety seedlings distributed in this regency, could also enhance the mango export volume since this variety has a high potential to be exported. Further, the sensitivity analysis showed that even if the principles of good agricultural practices of mango were not applied, as long as the seedlings were planted, the potential positive economic impact could still be achieved in the future. However, support from various relevant parties is needed, such as from the local Department of Agriculture to ensure the proper treatment for the distributed seedlings until they can be harvested.