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Coffee is the most popular drink in the world and an important source of incomefor many smallholder farmers. However, coffee production faces a significant threat fromthe coffee berry borer (CBB) pest. To effectively manage CBB infestations, strategies needto be tailored to local conditions and the specific needs of producers. Using the companionmodeling approach, this project aimed to adapt an existing agent-based model forsimulating CBB management to the environmental, climatic, and social context of coffeeproduction in North Sumatra (Indonesia). The model underwent several adaptations,starting with improvements to the base dynamics of CBB and coffee production. Importantfeatures, such as local farming practices and socio-economic factors, were then added,followed by adjustments to [...]

Coffee is the most popular drink in the world and an important source of incomefor many smallholder farmers. However, coffee production faces a significant threat fromthe coffee berry borer (CBB) pest. To effectively manage CBB infestations, strategies needto be tailored to local conditions and the specific needs of producers. Using the companionmodeling approach, this project aimed to adapt an existing agent-based model forsimulating CBB management to the environmental, climatic, and social context of coffeeproduction in North Sumatra (Indonesia). The model underwent several adaptations,starting with improvements to the base dynamics of CBB and coffee production. Importantfeatures, such as local farming practices and socio-economic factors, were then added,followed by adjustments to fit the specific conditions of the region. A role-playing game(RPG) was developed to help engage with producers, which would help identify limitationsin CBB management and explore better strategies. A test game session demonstrated thatthe model was seemingly successfully adapted, although further improvements are neededfor a more accurate representation of the coffee production system. The relevance of usinga RPG was confirmed, but it requires more development before it can be effectively usedfor data collection.