Optimization Strategy for the Development of Lemongrass Essential Oil in Science Techno Park, Trenggalek Regency

  • Aditya Nurfitasari Postgraduate Program, Universitas Islam Kadiri, Kediri, Indonesia
  • Supriyono Supriyono Postgraduate Program, Universitas Islam Kadiri, Kediri, Indonesia
  • Ratna Dewi Mulyaningtyas Postgraduate Program, Universitas Islam Kadiri, Kediri, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to identify the optimal strategy and evaluate the economic feasibility in the development of citronella essential oil in Science Techno Park (STP) Trenggalek Regency. With a qualitative approach, this study collects data through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and related documentation. The results of the study show that strengthening the supply chain, innovation of derivative products, increasing the technical capacity of farmers, market diversification, and policy and infrastructure support are the key steps needed to develop the citronella essential oil industry in STP Trenggalek Regency in a sustainable and profitable manner. The economic evaluation reveals that this development is economically feasible with a positive rate of return on investment and maintained environmental and social sustainability.

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Technology and Development of Lemongrass Cultivation Business in the AMKE Area
(Educational Conservation Model Area) of Panderman, Batu City.
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(cymbopogon nardus. L) in pt. Pemalang agro wangi in Bogor, West Java.
Sani, L. G. F., & Fitria, S. E. (2019). Analysis of Business Development Strategy in Cv. Sanggabuana Cipta Aroma Using the QSPM Method.
Sugiyono. (2010). Qualitative, Quantitative, and R&D Research Methods Bandung: Alfabeta
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Published
2025-01-06
How to Cite
NURFITASARI, Aditya; SUPRIYONO, Supriyono; MULYANINGTYAS, Ratna Dewi. Optimization Strategy for the Development of Lemongrass Essential Oil in Science Techno Park, Trenggalek Regency. Prosiding Seminar, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 1, p. 9-16, jan. 2025. ISSN 2715-713X. Available at: <https://www.prosiding.pasca.uniska-kediri.ac.id/index.php/prosidingseminar/article/view/100>. Date accessed: 23 may 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.32503/prosidingseminar.v6i1.100.