https://scialert.net Asian Journal of Agricultural Research en-us Science Alert Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:11:57 +0200 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:14:14 +0200 RssPublisher 0.2.0 beta https://scialert.net/images/logo.gif https://scialert.net 41 233 Asian Journal of Agricultural Research Strategies for Developing a New Shallot Center Area Through Innovation of Cultivation Practices and Post Harvest Technologies in Bengkulu Background and Objective: An effective and efficient strategy for the development of shallot cultivation and agribusiness is required in Kaur District to improve shallot production in Bengkulu Province. This study aimed to identify internal and external factors determining both shallot cultivation expansion and agribusiness system, formulating development strategies based on the priorities of the analyzed attributes determined. Materials and Methods: The Kaur District related to the development of the Cawang Kidau irrigation area as a potential area for food estate development in Bengkulu Province. The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted to collect primer information and data from key informants related to the shallot farming development strategy. Data analysis using IFE analysis, EFE, IE (internal-external) matrix, SWOT matrix and QSPM analysis. Results: The strength attributes from internal factors affecting shallot farming development were land ownership by the farmers quite wide and water available continuously through irrigation supply and the weakness attribute for the shallot development were local farmer’s institutions as well as farmer’s associations limited activities. Furthermore, the external factor that threatened the expansion was agricultural inputs at high prices causing the farmers to cultivate shallot in low inputs. Conclusion: An appropriate strategy is an aggressive strategy (S-T) involving increasing shallot productivity and competitiveness through introducing good agricultural practices and technologies and government subsidies for agricultural inputs.]]> https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ajar.2024.1.12 11 June, 2026