Smallholder Robusta Coffee Farming in North Lombok, Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v5i11.44Keywords:
Robusta Coffee, Smallholder Farming, Mixed Cropping, Household Objectives, North LombokAbstract
This study aimed to describe why farmers grow coffee, how they organise cultivation, and the practical support suggested by their farming circumstances. A survey covered 50 farmers selected purposively and through referrals across five subdistricts. Survey summaries and qualitative field descriptions were organised by topic and interpreted using a farming systems perspective. Increasing or supplementing income was the stated objective of 64% of respondents, while 20% identified personal consumption. Mixed cropping was practised by 90%, commonly involving cocoa, banana, and durian. Field accounts described farmers' own labour, family assistance, reciprocal group work, and specialist grafting services. Maintenance practices were established, although harvest-maturity terminology and farm records were inconsistent. The findings suggest that assistance should consider household purposes, companion crops, and existing cooperation. Practical priorities include garden-based learning, clearer harvest criteria, and simple seasonal records.
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