THE GROWTH OF AGROPROCESSING INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT TO REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PARAKAN, TEMANGGUNG REGENCY
Muhammad Asyam Y.A. (a*), Samsul Marif (a)
a) Department Urban and Regional Planning, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
*muhammad.asyam19[at]pwk.undip.ac.id
Abstract
Parakan, Temanggung Regency is an inland region in Central Java which-s well-known as a center of nature products especially for agriculture and plantation crops since the Dutch colonial era. Now, this activities has led to the emergence of foward linkage, namely industrialization, especially for agroprocessing activities. Based on the Parakan statistical data, in 2009 the regional economic structure has shifted to the industrial sector as highest contributor for regional income leaving the agricultural sector and the commercial sector which had already become a former driving force for regional economic development. It can be observe directly related to physical and non-physical developments, especially the industries in Parakan, which-s dominated by large to small scale agroprocessing industries like timber, food and snack, craft, etc. In the context of regional, all developmental elements always be related to another in axial and interaxial interaction, dependency and interdependence, so they will influence each other (Yunus, 2010). Therefore, this study will discuss the related impact from the growth of industrial agroprocessing phenomenon in Parakan to the regional economic and social characteristics. Using descriptive and spatial analysis with quantitative and qualitative data collected from field questionnaires, stakeholder interviews, and review of Parakan-s statistical documents 2005 -2015 are expected to produce detailed explanations and comprehensive understanding for this phenomenon. It-s hoped this study can enrich knowledge related to regional development especially industrialization as well as the development of its activities in specific areas with more specific regional impacts including supporting systems, employment, income, lifestyle and communities.
Keywords: Agroprocessing Industry, Economic, Social, Parakan
Topic: Agricultural Development