Prospects of Nutmeg Industry Development in North Maluku, Indonesia

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This study describes the nutmeg industry in North Maluku Province, Indonesia, and includes definition of its current state and potential development opportunities. Primary data was collected in April 2019 and in September 2023, through interview surveys of local government officials and farmer groups in the Ternate Regency, North Maluku Province. The results demonstrate that 1) The nutmeg industry is deeply rooted in its long history and the farmers’ strong connections to local wisdom and culture which are more highly valued than typical economic drivers, 2) the high market demand for nutmeg products offers promising prospects for the development of the nutmeg industry should the local industry wish to move in that direction, 3) the existence of genetically diverse natural resources of North Maluku nutmeg strengthen position of the industry for future development, and 4) more modern and scalable production and distribution systems are mandatory for the future development of the nutmeg industry and to support it becoming a sustainable and leading industry in the province.