Potential of Horticultural and Food Crops in Kuantan Singingi-Based Agropolitan

Abstract

Abstract One of the main ways to hasten the process of implementing development and enhancing community services is through regional division. Additionally, regional growth during the age of regional autonomy has given regional governments more room to conduct independent development planning in Kuantan Singingi in line with the availability and carrying capacity of regional resources. This research aims to determine the leading sectors in Kuantan Singingi Regency based on information and data regarding the production of horticultural crops and food crops that are suitable for regional advantages and community conditions. It also analyzes the concept, potential implementation, and the impact of agropolitan development on the agricultural sector and economic growth in Kuantan Singingi Regency, in order to obtain recommendations for the regions and the recommended types of horticultural crops and food crops to be developed as agropolitan areas in Kuantan Singingi Regency. The analysis results indicate that the agricultural sector can be developed as a leading sector in Kuantan Singingi Regency, as evidenced by 65% of the total area in Kuantan Singingi Regency being productive land. Kuantan Tengah and Cerenti districts are recommended for the development of agropolitan areas with a focus on horticultural crops and food crops, including spinach, water spinach, durian, corn, and cassava as the leading commodities in Kuantan Singingi Regency. The total overall production of these commodities amounts to 1,427 tons per year.