ALIH FUNGSI LAHAN PERTANIAN DI PANTURA JAWA TENGAH (STUDI KASUS KABUPATEN BREBES)

Abstract

Land use change generally involves transformation in allocating land resources from one to another use. The purpose of this study is (1) to identify the problem of conversion of agricultural land, especially paddy fields (2) to analyze spatial patterns and influencing factors, and (3) to analyze policies related to conversion of agricultural land. This study uses a qualitative approach, data collection using interview techniques, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is qualitative descriptive. The study was conducted in Brebes Regency, Central Java. The conclusion of this study is 1) the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use is strongly influenced by the dynamics of very rapid urban growth, both seen from demographic, economic and physical aspects. 2) The spatial pattern of conversion of paddy fields is influenced by socio-economic factors, including urban population growth, growth and shifts in economic structure, growth of land-use agricultural households and changes in land tenure. 3) The policy related to controlling the conversion of agricultural land is the consistency of the implementation of the RTRW as a key to preventing the conversion of agricultural land to non-agriculture.