The Role of Cooperative in The Milk Value Chain in West Bandung Regency, West Java Province
Abstract: The objective of the
study was to evaluate the capacity of Northern Bandung Dairy Farmer Cooperative
(KPSBU) to support farmers in producing good quality milk within the milk value
chain in West Bandung Regency, West Java. The study used qualitative research
strategies including desk study, case study, and focus group discussions. The
study compared the involvement of three milk collecting actors that were
classified into large cooperative (KPSBU), small cooperative (KUD Puspa Mekar),
and private company (Bina Kitri Bersama). A total of 18 dairy farmers, 3 milk
collecting actors, 2 milk processors, and one livestock officer were
interviewed. Three focus group discussions were conducted. The large
cooperative performed better in services, milk collection, and milk quality
assessment compared to other milk collecting actors. Members’ commitment,
inconsistent milk quality, and shortage of good quality fodder were the
hindering factors that influenced the collection of good quality milk in the
large cooperative. In conclusion, the large cooperative had better performance
in service provision, it also had better infrastructures in milk collection and
milk quality assessment compared to other milk collecting actors. Increasing
the milk quality standard by milk processing companies affected the milk price
since 2000.
Keywords: dairy farmer;
cooperative; milk quality; milk value chain; value chain governance
Author: Y. Resti, R. Baars, M.
Verschuur, G. Duteurtre
Journal Code: jppeternakangg170066