Vol 12, No 1 (2025): June

The plantation commodity that is currently being intensively cultivated again by the people of Central Sulawesi is cocoa plants because the price continues to soar and its trade cannot be separated from government policies such as subsidies and Government Assistance Programs.. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of production factors, the number of productive plants, labor, use of NPK fertilizer, labor input, age of plants, farming experience and government assistance on cocoa production in Bobo Village, and to determine the extent of the success rate of increasing cocoa production through government assistance programs in Bobo Village.. Respondents in this study amounted to 60 cocoa farmers who received assistance and those who did not receive assistance, where in determining the respondents was done by census method and Simple Random Sampling Method and to achieve the objectives of this study the analysis method used was Cobb-Douglass function analysis. The results of this study show that based on the t-test and F-test There is a significant relationship between all independent variables and cocoa production, and there is a difference in cocoa production between farmers receiving assistance and farmers who do not receive government assistance.

Central Sulawesi, especially Palu City, is one of the areas with potential for grape development. One of the grape growing areas that is currently being used as an agrotourism destination is in Duyu Village, Tatanga District, Palu City, called Kebun Anggur Duyu Bangkit. Kebun Anggur Duyu Bangkit is one of the agrotourism areas in Palu City, but the availability of grapes is still limited, and the area of ​​land is an obstacle in the development of agrotourism, so it does not support the provision of agrotourism, resulting in agrotourism management not being optimal. This study aims to determine the potential and formulate a strategy for developing Kebun Anggur Duyu Bangkit Agrotourism. The analysis used is SWOT analysis. The results of the IFAS and EFAS matrix analysis are the strength factor value (1.87), weakness factor (2.60), opportunity factor (2.41) and threat factor (1.52) so that the position of the development strategy using the SWOT diagram is in quadrant III, namely supporting the Turn Around (WO) strategy to minimize weaknesses to take advantage of existing opportunities, so that the strategy formulation is obtained including; (1) increasing production, improving visitor facilities by cooperating with related banks and SKPKD so that tourist locations have legality; (2) creating SOPs for visitors through social media so that visitors know all procedures while on vacation; (3) increasing capital so that the location of the tourist location has an agrotourism nuance for the comfort of visitors who like a lifestyle back to nature so that the opportunity for marketing grapes is high and creates jobs for the surrounding community.

Corn farming plays a crucial role in supporting the agricultural economy of rural communities, particularly in regions with fertile land and favorable climate conditions. Farmers need to conduct evaluations regarding the use of more efficient production factors in order to remain sustainable. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and price efficiency of corn farming in Janti Village, Papar District, Kediri Regency. The location of the research conducted in Janti Village, Papar District, Kediri Regency. This research was conducted in November 2022 – January 2023. The method in this study is calculated costs, receipts, profits, Break-Even Point (BEP), and the R/C Ratio. To evaluate price efficiency, the research conducted allocative efficiency calculations, comparing actual input use (seeds and pesticides) to efficient input levels. Observation by direct observation of corn farming in Janti Village, Papar District, Kediri Regency. The number of samples for the study was calculated usin the Slovin formula, Therefore there are total of 66 samples of corn farmers were obtained and determined using a simple random sampling method. The analysis method used for the first problem is by using the calculation of cost, receipt, profit, BEP and R/C Ratio while to answer the second problem using price efficiency calculations. The results of the feasibility analysis show that the average total profit for corn farmers in one harvest season is IDR 31,235,000/ha. So that the value of BEP Production Prices is 1.855 and Production Volume BEP is 6.730. The R/C value is 2.20 with the interpretation that corn farming in Janti Village, Papar District, Kediri Regency is profitable and feasible to cultivate. The results of the allocative efficiency analysis of corn farming show that the use of 25 kg/ha seed in one growing season is not efficient, because the efficient average use of seed is 26.8 kg/ha. While the use of pesticides 15 liters/ha in one growing season is not efficient, because the average efficient use of pesticides is 17.6 liters/ha.

Beef cattle business, especially in Central Sulawesi Province, is  people's livestock business that needs to be developed. To support the efforts of the development of livestock business, it is necessary to have a data base on the existence of beef cattle and the potential of its development area, so can be used as a basis in establishing the model of beef cattle business development. This study aims to analyze the Comparative Advantage of Cattle Business and Its Contribution to Livestock Development in Donggala Regency by using time series data for 10 years, starting from 2010 to 2019. The analytical model used in this study is a combination of Location Quotient (LQ) and Growth and Share analysis. The Location Quotient (LQ) technique is used as a guide to find out how much cattle have  influenced on regional economic growth, by comparing the production value in the area namely Donggala Regency. The acquisition of the LQ value of cattle in Donggala Regency is 1.03 > 1 which means that the beef cattle business is a basic sector, it can be said that cattle have a comparative advantage because they are able to provide regional markets and markets outside the region from Donggala Regency. Based on the Growth and Share analysis, beef cattle commodities have positive growth where x = 8, with a contribution (positive share) X = 9.8 > 2, and it is stated that the beef cattle business is superior and contributes greatly to the development of livestock in Donggala Regency.

This research aims to analyze the inbound and outbound flow processes at the frozen food warehouse of UD. Al Barkah in Palu City, Central Sulawesi. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, the research was conducted in January 2025 with data collection techniques including direct observation, in-depth interviews with 12 key informants, and document analysis. The results show several constraints in UD. Al Barkah's warehouse management includes a time-consuming goods receiving process due to the continued use of physical checking and manual documentation, inadequate implementation of information technology in managing goods movement, and an unintegrated stock management system. This research recommends several improvements, including standardization of operational procedures, implementation of warehouse management information systems, optimization of warehouse layout, enhancement of quality monitoring systems, and development of human resource competencies. Implementing these recommendations is expected to improve operational efficiency, reduce the risk of errors in goods management, and enhance the quality of UD. Al Barkah's frozen food distribution services.

Determination of cropping patterns in rainfed paddy fields is very necessary so that crop failure can be avoided and to maximize profits for farmers. The study aimed to obtain cropping patterns in rainfed lowland areas that can produce high yields and increase farmer incomes. The research was carried out in Tonusu Village, Pamona Puselemba District, Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. The research was conducted from January 2018 to December 2018, the research consisted of cropping patterns and variety rotation during two growing seasons, namely the rainy season (MH) and the dry season (MK). Planting pattern of paddy farmers - bero (IP.100) and rice cropping pattern - paddy (IP.200. Introduction pattern). The results showed that: Farming analysis of IP 100 and IP 200 Tonusu Village, Pamona Puselemba District, Poso Regency scale per hectare At MT. I and MT. II can provide a profit of Rp. 15,130,000, - with an R/C: Ratio of 3.01 to farmers (IP 200) per MT. The value of farming on the farmer's pattern (IP 100) provides a profit of IDR 10,170,000 with an R/C: Ratio of 1.77.

Climate change is a major challenge that affects ecosystem resilience and human life, including in Indonesia, especially in North Morowali Regency which has extensive tropical forests. This study aims to assess the contribution of ecosystem services in climate regulation in the region and analyze how climate change interacts with ecosystem performance. The methodology used involves assessing ecosystem services for climate regulation and changes in forest land cover.  The study's results indicated that forest dominance significantly aided climate regulation, with conservation forest areas contributing 21.51%, protected forests 20.68%, and production forests 19.52%, particularly in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation. In contrast, non-forest areas showed a lower contribution. Regional resilience to climate change, it is recommended that the management of conservation and protected forests be strengthened, by considering the potential of ecosystem services they have in mitigating and adapting to climate change.