Analysis Supply Chain of Chili Commodities to Support Regional Food Security in South Konawe Regency

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the structure and effectiveness of the chili commodity supply chain in South Konawe Regency in order to support regional food security. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach, through observation, in-depth interviews, and literature review. The sampling method was purposive sampling in three sub-districts: Ranomeeto Barat Sub-district (10 farmers), Konda Sub-district (10 farmers), and Landono Sub-district (10 farmers). Additionally, from each of these sub-districts, 2 collecting traders, 2 retail traders, and 5 consumers were also included. The results showed that the distribution pattern of the chili commodities was the distribution pattern I, II, III, and IV, respectively: I = farmer – collector – wholesaler – retailer – consumer: II = farmer – wholesaler – retailer – consumer, III = farmer – wholesaler – consumer, IV = farmer – consumer. The highest marketing margin for retailers with distribution pattern I is IDR8000, the lowest marketing margin is for collectors with distribution pattern I, and wholesalers for distribution pattern I, II, and III are IDR5000 each. The highest famer'share received by farmers in the second distribution pattern is 95.4 percent. This is due to marketing the commodity of chili without going through collectors, so that farmers get bigger profits. Each marketing agency does not use workers outside the family because the cost of labor in the research area is relatively high; each marketing agency tends to employ family members. The price of chili in the market varies from IDR39,500kg to IDR45,000/kg.