Farmer-Owned Enterprises (BUMP) as an Adoption of Short Food Supply Chains in Urban Areas

¹ Master of Development Extension, Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia
² Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia
³ Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: ginanjar.dc98@student.uns.ac.id

Abstract

Long food supply chains pose a challenge to the food system in urban areas. The adoption of short food supply chains (SFSC) by Farmer-Owned Enterprises (BUMP) in Semarang City provides a viable alternative solution, although gaps in understanding remain. This study aims to analyze the institutional development, role implementation, and sustainability plans of BUMP in the food supply chain. Using a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation from 11 informants— including BUMP directors, government agencies, and partners—data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model with triangulation validation. The results show that BUMP LSS is a farmer economic institution transformed from a farmer institution that plays a role in providing affordable food for consumers by shortening the food supply chain. Strengthening price stability and controlling inflation is carried out by BUMP LSS through synergy programs such as Pak Rahman, Lumpangsemar, Kios Pandawa Kita, and Kempling Semar. However, challenges in BUMP's SFCS implementation are sluggish traditional market players and farmer regeneration. The conclusion of this study is that BUMP is able to adopt SFSC, thus impacting the sustainability of the food system. Suggestions for further research compare urban, suburban, and rural BUMPs on SFSC adoption capabilities.