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Assessing the Appropriate Technology Options on Utilizing Oil Palm Biomass for Rural Development in Riau Province

Authors
Zulfi Prima Sani Nasution*, Rizki Amalia, Ratnawati Nurkhoiry, Sachnaz Desta Oktarina, Muhammad Ansori Nasution
Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute, Socio Techno Economic Department, Jl Brigjend Katamso No 51, Medan
*Corresponding author. Email: zulfi.primasani@gmail.com
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Zulfi Prima Sani Nasution
Available Online 15 December 2021.
DOI
10.2991/aebmr.k.211214.010How to use a DOI?
Keywords
appropriate technology; smallholders; oil palm; income diversification
Abstract

Oil palm cultivation by smallholders is an agriculture sub-sector that urgently requires transformative changes to support rural development in Indonesia. A transformation of this sub-sector requires the adoption of new and innovative approaches that support sustainable outcomes. This paper presents an analytic framework to assess appropriate technology options on utilizing oil palm biomass that are suitable for palm oil smallholders in rural areas. The technology options were empty fruit bunch charcoal briquettes, oil palm fronds pellet, oil palm leaf handicraft, empty fruit bunch mushroom, palm sugar, palm-based animal feed, oil palm board, and empty fruit bunch compost. The study was conducted in Siak District, Riau Province. BOCR - hierarchical analysis process (AHP) method was used to assess the most appropriate biomass utilization technology for smallholders according to the expert judgment through focus group discussions. The BOCR criteria used are benefits (B), opportunities (O), costs (C), and risks (R). The result showed that compared to the other technologies, empty fruit bunch charcoal briquettes were in the top list for the most appropriate technology for smallholders in Riau Province. This option was considered a potential alternative source of income for smallholders that will have a positive impact on rural development.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Socio-economics, Agribusiness, and Rural Development (ICSASARD 2021)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
15 December 2021
ISBN
10.2991/aebmr.k.211214.010
ISSN
2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/aebmr.k.211214.010How to use a DOI?
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© 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press International B.V.
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