PROTECTION OF GEOGRAPHIC INDICATIONS TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF ROBUSTA COFFEE ON THE SLOPES OF MT. ARJUNA, WELIRANG, AND BROMO
Ari Wijayani [1], Kartika Ayu Ardhanariswari [2], Prayudi [2], Ninik Probosari [3]

[1]Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional ^Veteran^ Yogyakarta, Indonesia
ariewijayani[at]yahoo.com
[2]Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional ^Veteran^ Yogyakarta, Indonesia
[3]Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional ^Veteran^ Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Robusta coffee is grown on Mount Arjuna, Welirang, and Bromo in East Java can get legal protection as a geographical indication. This study analyzes the need for Robusta coffee to get legal protection as a Geographical Indication to maintain coffee quality. This study uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques consisting of interviews, observations, and documentation. The researchers selected these respondents according to the categories studied and had coffee plantations on Mount Arjuna, Welirang, and Bromo. The results showed that coffee is grown on Mount Arjuna, Welirang, and Bromo deserves to be registered for Geographical Indications. The average coffee beans produced have a physical quality of Quality 1 and Quality 2. The taste of coffee with the resulting aroma is caramelly and spicy.

Keywords: Robusta Coffee, A Geographical Indication, Coffee Quality

Topic: Social and Economic in Agriculture