Aplication Commodity System Assessment Method On Distribution Of Napa Cabbage (Brassica Pekinensia L) From Farmers In Baturiti Distric To Retailers In Denpasar

Abstract

Napa cabbage is the fourth largest horticultural production in Bali. The potential for chicory, which is quite large, is needed by the community, which has problems that are easily damaged after harvesting and line distribution.This study aims to 1) determine the line distribution and the types line distribution of napa cabbage, 2) determine the system, the subjects, and postharvest handling of napa cabbage 3) calculating the impact of post-harvest handling of napa cabbage during distribution towards post-harvest activities from farmers in Baturiti District to retailers in Denpasar. The snowball sampling method was used to find out the types and distribution line of napa cabbage, and to analyze the system and the impact of post-harvest on each distribution lines the Commodity System Assessment Method was used with surveys and interviews directly to stakeholders. The results showed that there are four distribution lines of napa cabbage from farmers in Baturiti Distric to retailers in Denpasar, namely line 1) farmers to retailers, 2) farmers to collectors and then to retailers, 3) farmers to whosalers then to suppliers, 4) farmers to collectors then to suppliers. Post-harvest handling during the distribution includes sorting and cleaning, grading, weighing, packaging, distribution, display, and storage. The impact of handling on postharvest losses on the sorting stage at the farmer level is 10,25 percent (significant), collectors 11,42 percent (significant), wholesalers 3,16 percent (not significant), suppliers 4,55 percent (not significant) and retailers 10,68 percent (significant).