TRANSFORMATION OF ACEH TENGGARA COCOA FARMERS THROUGH GAP AND APPLICATION-BASED PRICE INFORMATION SYSTEM

Authors

  • Muhammad Husaini Assauwab Universitas Gunung Leuser https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6060-368X
  • Deden Sumoharjo University Gunung Leuser
  • Anuar Ramut University Gunung Leuser
  • Umaidi University Gunung Leuser

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62567/jpi.v2i1.2181

Keywords:

Cocoa, Community Service, Farmer Income, Good Agricultural Practices, Price information

Abstract

Cocoa is a strategic commodity in Southeast Aceh Regency, but farmer productivity and income remain low due to limited implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and poor access to price information. This community service activity aims to improve farmers' capacity through an integrated approach that combines improving cocoa cultivation knowledge, strengthening the implementation of GAP, and utilizing real-time cocoa price information applications. The activity was carried out in December 2025 through stages of socialization, technical training, field demonstrations, introduction to price applications, as well as mentoring and evaluation. The results of the activity showed an increase in farmers' knowledge levels from low to medium to high, especially in terms of price information. Initial improvements in GAP adoption were reflected in pruning, fertilization, garden sanitation, pest control, and harvesting and post-harvesting practices that were more in line with standards. Access to price information shifted from dependence on middlemen to the use of applications and market comparisons, which increased farmers' independence in determining the time of sale. The price range difference between farmers and market references confirms that limited information weakens farmers' bargaining position. Overall, the integrated approach has proven relevant in improving farming efficiency and strengthening the basis for increasing cocoa farmers' income, although the sustainability of the impact requires continued assistance and strengthening of farmer institutions.

Author Biography

Muhammad Husaini Assauwab, Universitas Gunung Leuser

Muhammad Husaini Assauwab is a lecturer in the Department of Agrotechnology, the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gunung Leuser. His academic interests include Seed Technology, Plant Breeding, Plant Propagation, Biotechnology, and Conservation. He is actively engaged in research related to seed biology (anatomy, physiology, and chemistry), plant propagation, biotechnology, environmental studies, and plant biodiversity in the Gunung Leuser National Park. His recent research focuses on DNA analysis of citrus species from Gunung Leuser National Park using sequencing methods.

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2026-01-31

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Assauwab, M. H., Deden Sumoharjo, Anuar Ramut, & Umaidi. (2026). TRANSFORMATION OF ACEH TENGGARA COCOA FARMERS THROUGH GAP AND APPLICATION-BASED PRICE INFORMATION SYSTEM. Jurnal Pengabdian Indonesia (JPI), 2(1), 699–706. https://doi.org/10.62567/jpi.v2i1.2181

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