Increasing Agricultural Productivity in the Arabica Coffee Replanting Programme through a Gender Responsive Approach in Toraja District

Abstract

Tana Toraja, Indonesia, is renowned for its "Toraja coffee," a highly sought-after specialty coffee. To meet the growing global demand, Toraja coffee production needs to increase. However, traditional gender roles often limit participation in coffee farm management. This research explores how integrating the roles of both men and women farmers can improve coffee production and farm management in Tana Toraja. A qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Primary data sources are male and female farmers, and secondary data is supporting data from relevant agencies in Tana Toraja Regency, Indonesia. Data analysis techniques are used in the form of collection (observation, interviews, questionnaire filling), reduction (summarizing data), data presentation, and data verification (temporary conclusions). In the management of Arabica coffee, male farmers are involved 37.14 percent (less involved), female farmers 40.48 percent (less involved), the involvement of male and female farmers together, and alternately 77.62 percent (fully involved). The coffee rejuvenation program received a response of 45.00 percent (quite responsive) from male farmers; female farmers responded 46.66 (quite responsive), and the reaction of male and female farmers together and alternately was 91.67 percent (fully responsive). This research found that a gender-responsive approach, where both men and women farmers are fully involved in coffee farm management and rejuvenation programs, can significantly increase productivity and sustainability in Tana Toraja's smallholder coffee plantations. By integrating the roles of both genders, the research suggests that coffee farms can benefit from a wider range of skills, knowledge, and perspectives, ultimately leading to a more successful and sustainable coffee industry in Tana Toraja.

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