Contribution of coffee agroforestry to the income of farmers in Tulungrejo Village, Ngantang District, Malang Regency

The potential for coffee development in Indonesia has great opportunities, supported
by high market demand. The purpose of the study was to determine the characteristics
of coffee agroforestry and its contribution to the income of farmers in Tulungrejo
Vil lage, Ngantang District, Malang Regency. Types of data consist of primary data and
secondary data. Primary data were obtained from interviews with 90 respondents of
coffee agroforestry farmers who are members of the Forest Farmers Village
Partnership Insti tute (LKDPH). Data processing used quantitative descriptive analysis
by calculating production costs, revenues and income, as well as the contribution of
coffee agroforestry to the total income of farmers. The results showed that farmers
applied agrisilvi culture with a simple system, namely planting robusta coffee (Coffea
canephora) under forest tree stands. The value of the R/C ratio is 2.98 where the value
is >1, meaning that coffee agroforestry farming provides benefits. The application of
coffee agrofo restry contributes significantly to the total income of farmers, which is
58.47%. The development of coffee agroforestry is directed at increasing productivity
and quality without damaging the shade plants. The policy implications of coffee
agroforestry de velopment must involve all relevant parties including the government,
entrepreneurs, farmer groups, banks and cooperatives.