Analisis Rantai Pasok Komoditas Tanaman Kentang pada Kawasan Agrowisata Uluere di Kabupaten Bantaeng

Bantaeng Regency is one of the largest potato producing areas in South Sulawesi. In the Uluere agro-tourism area, potatoes are one of the most cultivated vegetable commodities. During the last few years the production of this plant has decreased. This is inverselyproportional to the demand which is getting higher. One thing that is very influential is the condition of the plant supply chain. The situation that has been running so far is not optimal even though seen from the geographic location and a very strategiclocation, this opportunity can be optimized. This study aims to determine the potato supply chain that has been occurring in the Uluere Agrotourism Area in Bantaeng Regency. Sampling in this study used the snowball sampling method, while the analytical method used was Food Supply Chain Network analysis. The results of the study found that based on the target aspect, the potato supply chain in the Uluere Agrotourism Area was more aimed at local markets in Bantaeng Regency and the surrounding areas as well as markets outside the region in a wider scope. In the aspect of supply chain structure, it was also found that there are six members of the supply chain, where the members of the supply chain are farmers, middlemen, small traders, wholesalers, retailers, and end-level consumers. Where from the 6 members of the existing supply chain, 5 relationship structures of the potato supply chain were formed. In addition, it was also found that supply chain management aspects related to partner selection, contract agreements between supply chain members, transaction systems, government policies, and collaboration between supply chain members. The criteria for selecting supply chain partners is to find bidders with high prices, customers, and middlemen who are committed to providing capital loans to farmers. The transaction system that occurs through a pay later system with a grace period and cash which depends on the agreement between supply chain members. There are government policies that support and contribute to the sustainability of supply chain management. In the aspect of resources owned by members of the supply chain it was found to consist of physical resources, technology, and capital. Meanwhile, in the supply chain business process aspect, it was found that each member of the supply chain requires equipment and input in the form of raw materials in the production process that is carried out. In addition, each member of the supply chain has different risks in each supply chain business process that occurs.