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Banyumas Regency is one of the most potential organic brown sugar producers in Central Java. Organic brown sugar has a higher selling value than coconut sugar. The comparison of the price of coconut sugar and brown sugar which has a difference of Rp. 6,500.00 / kg with an average farmer production of 8 kg / day. The high price of brown sugar is very beneficial for coconut sugar farmers. This study aims to determine the income of the sugar craftsmen and determine the RC ratio. The research was conducted in two districts, namely Cilongok and Pekuncen districts, with 2 farmer groups, namely the Manggar Jaya farmer group and the Cikal Mas farmer group. The basic method used in this research is descriptive analysis. Data analysis using cost income analysis and RC ratio. The results showed that the craftsmen revenue Rp106,087.00 per day and the value of the RC ratio was 1.40 indicating that the business was feasible to run.

Efforts to establish the Nira Perwira cooperative to increase the added value of coconut sugar powder through better processing and export orientation are still hampered by a number of challenges. Uncertainty in supply and the quality of supply from partner farmers are two of the difficulties encountered. These research objectives are to 1) analyze the external and internal factors of the Nira Perwira Cooperative in developing the organic coconut sugar powder business; 2) analyze the Nira Perwira Cooperative’s position in the organic coconut sugar powder; and 3) analyze alternative strategies that can be used in developing the Nira Perwira Cooperative’s organic coconut sugar powder. The study makes use of both secondary and primary data gathered through interviews, observation, recording, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The case study method was used in this study. Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE), External Factor Evaluation (EFE), Internal-External (IE), Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) were used to analyze the collected data. The results revealed that the IFE value was 2.28 and the EFE value was 3.06, indicating that the cooperative position is in quadrant II of the IE matrix. Based on the SWOT analysis, the Nira Perwira Cooperative’s organic coconut sugar powder development strategy should include more promotional activities, more farmer loyalty, more contracts with third parties, more marketing networks, more competent members to run marketing, and more internal reorganization.

The aims of the study is to find out the sustainable livelihood strategy of asset-based communities in Kedungrandu Village, Patikraja Sub-district, Banyumas Regency. This research uses quantitative descriptive methods. The population in this study is a fragrant lemongrass farmer from Kedungrandu Village, with a total of 40 people. The data collection method uses the census method of 40 fragrant lemongrass farmers. Data analysis uses descriptive statistics. The results showed that the livelihood strategy of fragrant lemongrass farmers includes three strategies: intensification/extensification, diversification and migration. The livelihood strategy implemented by most of their farmers depends on agricultural activities (47.5%), some depend on livestock, fisheries, services, trade and employee activities or diversification (27.5%) and a small percentage (25%) depends on migration activities. The value of the level of livelihood capital of fragrant lemongrass farmers in Kedungrandu Village, namely human capital, natural capital, physical capital, financial capital and social capital is classified as a moderate level of sustainability. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve the quality of livelihood capital of fragrant lemongrass farmers to the maximum at a high level of sustainability.