Sembalun Coffee Downstreaming Strategy to Strengthen Income Stability and Economic Resilience of Farmers in East Lombok

Abstract

The high quality and superior taste of Sembalun coffee have not been fully utilized optimally in downstream development because the resulting derivative products are still limited and mostly still in the form of raw coffee beans, so the economic added value is not maximized. This study aims to evaluate the Sembalun coffee downstream strategy to optimize the added value of local coffee products, thereby strengthening the income stability and economic resilience of farmers in East Lombok. The study used a systematic literature review approach from the SpringerLink database, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and national repositories (SINTA, Garuda) related to the development of the coffee agro-industry in Sembalun. Data were analyzed using a descriptive qualitative approach with an emphasis on the study of the importance of developing coffee derivative products to increase product added value. The results of the study indicate that strategic efforts undertaken can include improving the quality of post-harvest processing, strengthening farmer institutions, and developing innovative products and marketing. Geographical Indication (GI) registration contributes to product competitiveness in national and international markets, while regular training and the development of coffee-based tourism education can increase farmer capacity and expand market access. The main obstacles faced include limited product innovation and suboptimal marketing networks. Research findings indicate that product innovation and marketing network expansion are key factors in increasing coffee's added value and sustainably improving farmer welfare. Therefore, the development of coffee downstreaming needs to be supported by increased product innovation, strengthened marketing networks, collaboration between farmers, business actors, and the government, as well as targeted policies and ongoing training to improve human resource capacity, thereby ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of the Sembalun coffee agribusiness.