Strengthening Community Economics on the Slopes of Merapi through Innovation in Merapi Coffee Management as a Regional Potential of Sleman Regency

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10.2991/aebmr.k.211214.028How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Cultivation; Economic Strengthening; Geographical Indication; Legal Protection; Merapi Coffee

Abstract

Merapi Coffee is a superior product of local potential in Sleman Regency because it attracts domestic and foreign tourists. This can also be seen from the great demand for this Merapi Coffee product, especially after the Helsinki Coffee Festival exhibition, which has been participated in by the Sleman Regency Government from 2016 -2018. Since then, there has been a lot of demand for exports abroad, but due to the limited production of Merapi Coffee, this export demand has not been fulfilled. The advantage of this Merapi Coffee is that it tastes different from other types of coffee in Indonesia, namely because of the geographical conditions where Merapi Coffee is grown on the slopes of Mount Merapi, whose soil consists of volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Merapi and the human factor who cares for the plant with knowledge, for example. By crossbreeding to produce superior seeds and have characteristics and reputation, resulting in outstanding aroma and taste. The purpose of this study is to determine the management of the local potential of Merapi Coffee in Sleman, both from the aspect of legal protection and the management of coffee plants. This study uses the action research method, which is research that takes action to implement the process of implementing a job. In carrying out this research, coordination with related parties, especially policymakers in the area, will be carried out. Merapi coffee is an excellent product of local potential in Sleman Regency, which provides economic benefits for the community and regional income. Therefore, serious efforts are needed to manage the local potential, both plant management and cultivation. With reasonable control of Merapi Coffee, of course, this will benefit the economy of the surrounding community and even increase regional income. This Merapi Coffee management activity focuses on the management of the coffee cultivation process, coffee cultivation, and legal protection for Merapi Coffee from the threat of economic abuse due to export activities.

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AU  - Dyah Permata Budi Asri
AU  - Edy Sriyono
AU  - Subeni
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/12/15
TI  - Strengthening Community Economics on the Slopes of Merapi through Innovation in Merapi Coffee Management as a Regional Potential of Sleman Regency
BT  - Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Socio-economics, Agribusiness, and Rural Development (ICSASARD 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 203
EP  - 209
SN  - 2352-5428
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