Climate change has increasingly disrupted horticultural production systems, particularly in tropical regions where temperate crops such as apples are cultivated. This study examines the association between climate variability and apple productivity within Dhilanmesindo, a horticultural enterprise in Batu City, Indonesia, and analyzes how the enterprise responds through adaptive business model reconfiguration. A qualitative case-study approach was employed, integrating interviews, observations, documentation, and focus group discussions. The findings indicate that rising temperatures are associated with periods of lower apple productivity, while rainfall patterns and tree population dynamics interact with production outcomes. SWOT and IFAS–EFAS analyses position the enterprise within an aggressive strategic quadrant, providing the basis for strategic reorientation under climate-related pressures. Key enterprise-level business model adaptation strategies include product diversification, integration of agribusiness-agroindustry-agrotourism activities, digital channel expansion, and strengthened partnerships with farmers, research institutions, and government stakeholders. The study links climate-induced production risks with enterprise-level business model innovation, this study extends climate-smart agribusiness discussions beyond farm-level technical adjustments and offers managerial and policy insights for enhancing resilience in tropical horticultural enterprises.
Soesilowati et al. (Fri,) studied this question.