Development Strategy of Prime Commodities of Plantation in the District of Aceh Besar

Abstract

Economic development is driven by the agricultural sector, especially plantation sector has a uniq strategy. Plantation in this area focused on plantation development strategy to support community livelyhood. The research was conducted in Aceh Besar district with survey methods. Studies related to oil as a commodity commodity base involving farmers, extension agents and agency staff. Model analysis of the hierarchy, LQ, investment criteria, specialization and diversification. Study found that the development of plantation in Aceh Besar district has not been consistent with the potential of production centers in each sub-district. Several factors contributed to this inconsistency, among others.  Elected as a primecommodity in Aceh Besar regency are coconut, nutmeg, cloves, pepper and areca has been a prime of the community as a source of livelihood of the plantation sector. The besat strategy of commodity development in Aceh Besar is diversification strategy on the basis of the potential combinations, the type of commodity and infrastructure to support agribusiness. Each district as well as developed some commodity to anticipate the price fluctuations of commodity.

Key Word: plantation subsector, prime commodities