The Role of Data Visualization in Improving the Sustainability of Smallholdings

Indonesia is the largest palm oil producer in the world, with smallholder oil palm plantations being a significant contributor. However, information regarding smallholder oil palm plantations is very limited. This research aims to provide an alternative solution by designing a dataset that can be used as a basis for decision-making. This research analyzed data from 2818 smallholders in 64 sub-districts in Sumatra. The level of sustainability was visualized and analyzed using QGIS based on three factors, namely plant age, group status, and certification status. The results show that the districts of Nassau, Sungai Apit, Kerumutan, Batang Asam, and Batang Toru have the highest level, while Batang Lubu Sutam, Salapian, Torgamba, Pematang Bandar, and Bilah Hulu subdistricts have the lowest level of sustainability. The sustainability levels per sub-district were visualized to cluster the level of sustainability per region for large-scale smallholding programs.