EFFECTIVENESS OF FUMIGATION TREATMENT IN BOOSTING COFFEE EXPORTS

Abstract

Coffee has become a major export commodity in Indonesia. Actions to maintain the quality of export products and meet the quarantine and safety standards set by the destination countries are carried out through fumigation treatment. This study aims to analyses the effectiveness of fumigation treatment in increasing coffee commodity exports. The research method employed is a descriptive quantitative approach, using a case study design in Central Java, Indonesia. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews with informants, including the Indonesian Quarantine Agency, the Central Java Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Centers, fumigator companies, and exporters, supported by observational and documentary data. Data analysis used the 6 suitable principles, with each indicator developed into several questions or statements assessed using a Likert scale from 1 to 5. The research results indicate that the coffee fumigation actions at Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang, were carried out quite effectively, with an average score of 60%, meeting the 6 suitable Principles (right place, time, price, procedure, administration, and quality). Several obstacles, including delays in collecting record sheets, the risk of tidal flooding in the Tanjung Emas Port area, limited warehouse space for exporters, variations in costs set by fumigation companies, and the need for ongoing improvement in fumigator competence, affect export smoothness. This research provides input on the need for improvements in time management, storage location diversification, dosage policy and fumigation treatment cost standardization, real-time monitoring technology implementation in the fumigation process, and continuous training of fumigator competencies.