SISTEM PENGEMBANGAN AGRIBISNIS HORTIKULTURA BERKELANJUTAN DAN BERDAYA SAING TINGGI DI KAWASAN TIMUR INDONESIA

Abstract

To develop the Indonesia East Region (KTI) in second long-term development (PJP
II) is a necessary and can not delayed again after marginalized in first long-term development
(PJP I). Yet, development of Indonesia east region must be based on comparative and
competitive advantage and orientation on national and regional importance (province, district)
region mentioned.
Agribusiness of horticulture with growth engine of ‘on-farm agribusiness’ is main
alternative developed in Indonesia east region, cause supported by natural resources, human
resources, social capital and the other natural comparative. Then, agribusiness hoped to be
growth motor for regional and national economy.
To develop the horticulture agribusiness in Indonesia east region (KTI) should be use
concept of sustainability horticulture agribusiness development. Its mean, use the natural
resources (land, forestry, water) and man made resources (fertilizer, technology, etc) with
lower intensity, so there are preservation of natural resources, even increase its quality to
heritage for next young generation.
To reach the high competitiveness of agribusiness products in Indonesia east region
are to step aside of substance and organization constraints, to overcome the problems faced
by agribusiness man, to make small the weakness, and to increase role of government and
other involve institution to facilitate development of agribusiness in Indonesia east region.
To obtain the success of agribusiness development in Indonesia east region, let study
from the success story of Thailand agribusiness development (good can be imitated). The
success export of Thailand agribusiness products is result of handwork for many years who
involve many agents and stakeholders, from king or princess until agribusiness workers, from
lecturer or researchers until general community, and from government or finance institution
till entrepreneurships. All of this effort continuously always markets oriented. Most
important is activity of agents directly support of agribusiness export, like Thailand Airways
Cargo.