The existence of bamboo plants and bamboo shoots business in Central Java, Indonesia

Abstract

AbstractThe existence of bamboo planting in Central Java is related to the development of the shoots business. This study examines the existence of bamboo planting and shoots production and its driving factors. The research was conducted in the chosen villages of two district, Wonosobo and Demak for collecting information about shoots production, and in Semarang City which used shoots for culinary. Data were collected in 2017 (updated in 2021) through field observation, literature study, and discussions with village officials, farmer groups, shoots business actors, and loenpia business actors as many as 23 persons. The data were analyzed and presented descriptively. The results showed that most of the farmers in Timbang and Banyumeneng Villages planted bamboo as a heritage plant. They planted ampel bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris), green varieties in Timbang, and yellow varieties in Banyumeneng. Previously bamboo is cultivated for conservation and then for shoots production. The existence of bamboo businesses in Timbang and Banyumeneng Villages are influenced by the market demand for shoots, the development of processed food, the increase of loenpia Semarang culinary actors, the existence of bamboo markets, and the involvement of nonmarket institutions such as government institution, educational institution, woman, and youth organizations.