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Effectiveness of Crop Farmers' Use of Indigenous Knowledge on Land Degradation Control Practices in Imo State, Nigeria

This study analyzed the effectiveness of the crop farmers' use of indigenous knowledge on land degradation control practices in Imo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 180 crop farmers for the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean, percentages, and multiple regression analysis. Crop farmers perceived zero tillage to help in conserving soil texture (x̄=3.52), replanting of deforested areas enables them to maintain vegetative cover (x̄=3.45), use of organic manure to improve soil's organic matter contents (x̄=3.42) and controlling both water and wind erosions by making ridges (x̄=3.30) and rainwater harvesting (x̄=3.10) as highly effective in controlling soil degradation. Age, marital status, educational level, household size, monthly income, membership of association, extension contact and farm size) They significantly influenced their perceived effectiveness of using indigenous knowledge on land degradation control. The major constraints faced by crop farmers were inadequate funds to practice land degradation control practices (99.44%) and limited availability of farmland (98.31%), poor extension contact (86.44%), poor knowledge and education of land degradation control processes (86.44%), poor government support (81.92%) and poor access to information (75.14%). The study concludes that crop farmers experienced soil degradation and were practicing indigenous land degradation, although some factors constrained them. Therefore, crop farmers should come together to transform their indigenous knowledge and control practices, thereby discussing and looking for the best way to tackle their peculiar land degradation challenges.

Regional food self-sufficiency potential in the European Alpine space

The sustainability of the food system needs to be improved, including shortening supply chains and promoting the consumption of regional food. Here, we explore the current potential for regional food self-sufficiency in the European Alpine space by calculating the current regional food/feed energy balance, deriving the regional per capita land footprint based on current food/feed consumption rates, and modelling the current potential for regional food/feed self-sufficiency. We show that 59% of the 560 Pcal of energy currently available in the study area comes from domestic production, and almost 60% of the energy is used for livestock consumption, with high regional variability. The resulting land footprints range from 2301 to 2975 m2 cap−1 y−1. Taking into account changes in cropping patterns, partial intensification, but no expansion of agricultural land, the European Alpine space could produce 89% of its current food demand domestically, with high regional variability due to population density, availability of agricultural land, crop yields, climatic conditions and dietary habits. These findings highlight the potential and limitations of regional mountain food systems and call for new strategies to improve sustainability. Reducing the current high consumption of animal products would reduce the land footprint and increase the potential for food self-sufficiency.

Role of integrated pest management in agriculture

Agriculture in India has a pivotal role in promoting food security, livelihoods and sustainable development, especially for the rural poor. However, it is increasingly affected by issues such as degradation of natural resources, increased frequency of extreme weather events and change in rainfall patterns that are linked to climate change. The population is also growing fast, affecting the demand for food and other agricultural products. Due to these factors and given the limited availability of agricultural land, the burden on the farming sector has increased manifold. The various crop plants are greatly affected by multifarious types of pests which not only result in reduced productivity figures but also distress the farmers as they get less revenue due to crop losses to these pests. Pest attack coupled with disease breakout sometimes results in suicidal situations as has been witnessed in our country. As such strong measures have to be taken up for bringing the pest attack to halt forthwith and reduce the incidence of pests. According to estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), East Asia (including China) and South Asia together account for more than half of pesticide use in developing countries in the world. Moreover, farmers often apply large quantities of highly toxic pesticide or even use banned or spurious ones, instead of less toxic alternatives. In order to overcome these negative effects Integrated Pest Management (IPM) offers an alternative that is safer for human and environmental health. Integrated pest management (IPM), also known as integrated pest control (IPC) is a broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests. IPM is the best combination of cultural, biological and chemical measures to manage diseases, insects, weeds and other pests. As the global population is on the rise the demand of growing world population for food and fiber require farmers to produce more crops on existing farm land. IPM is a big part of the solution. Increasingly it is being adopted in both developed and developing countries for long-term, sustainable agriculture that achieves adequate, safe and quality food production. IPM does not, however, consist of any absolute or rigid criteria. As it is a flexible system that makes good use of local resources and the latest research, technology, knowledge and experience. The main of the IPM aims to suppress pest populations below the economic injury level (EIL).

Empowering Farmers and Consumers Blockchain Innovations in Agricultural Supply Chains

In recent times, numerous instances have come to light concerning farmer suicides attributed to mounting debts and meager agricultural yields. This poses a significant predicament for countries like India, which are grappling with burgeoning populations and an escalating reliance on land for residential and industrial expansion. The diminishing availability of fertile land for farming necessitates heightened agricultural output to meet the nation's demands. Despite this increasing demand, farmers continue to grapple with formidable challenges. Concurrently, consumers are also grappling with concerns over escalating commodity prices and the quality of produce available in the market. They often find themselves compelled to purchase available goods at prices dictated by sellers. Unscrupulous practices such as black market activities, hoarding, and adulteration, perpetuated by intermediaries, serve to further inflate the costs of agricultural products. Although the desire for organic products is on the rise, the absence of a robust system to trace the various stages of organic cultivation and guarantee authenticity poses a significant hurdle. Perhaps the most glaring issue in the agricultural markets is the palpable disconnect that exists between farmers and consumers. We have introduced an innovative marketplace built upon blockchain technology, designed to foster collaborative farming practices between farmers and consumers. This platform allows farmers to showcase their potential crops and projected yields on a decentralized public ledger. Consumers, in turn, gain access to this information and can assess the credibility of farmers based on their past cultivation and supply records. This pioneering approach establishes a transparent and tamper-proof digital marketplace exclusively for agricultural products. Within this framework, a consensus is established through mutual agreement between farmers and consumers. This consensus enables consumers to financially support individual crops or entire fields, in exchange for a share of the farm's yield or a percentage of the market value profit. A rating system has been implemented to enhance the credibility of both farmers and consumers, drawing from their prior interactions and experiences within the agro-market domain.

Impact of Rice Field Conversion on the Availability of Rice in Banyumas Regency, Central Java Province

The availability of agricultural land plays a critical role in addressing the food needs of the population. Population growth has led to the conversion of agricultural land, posing a significant threat to regional food security. Banyumas Regency, strategically located at the intersection of economic growth centers, has experienced substantial land conversion. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the conversion of rice fields and its impact on rice availability in Banyumas Regency. The data utilized in this research comprises secondary data spanning the period from 2012 to 2021. The analytical methods employed include assessing the rate of rice field conversion, evaluating food self-sufficiency levels, and conducting a multiple linear regression analysis to determine the combined influence of population and built-up area on rice field conversion. The results of the analysis reveal that when population and built-up land area are considered together, they account for 28% of land conversion. The conversion of agricultural land into non-rice fields results in a reduction of rice fields, negatively affecting rice availability and the food security of the population.

Assessing regional food security: A spatial analysis of food carrying capacity in Baki Subdistrict, Sukoharjo Regency – Indonesia

In Indonesia, addressing food security is challenged by a rapidly growing population, leading to increased consumption and diminished agricultural land availability due to ongoing land conversion. This study focuses on assessing the food carrying capacity in the Baki Sub-District as a critical component of regional food security. From a geographical perspective, the research employs spatial analysis to evaluate the food carrying capacity in the Baki Sub-District. Data collection involved the utilization of mathematical formulas, enabling a comprehensive analysis of the food carrying capacity. Spatial analysis was facilitated through a Geographic Information System (GIS). The findings reveal that a significant portion of the Baki Sub-District maintains a high food carrying capacity, particularly in the southern regions. However, areas proximate to Surakarta City, impacted by regional development, experience a reduction in food carrying capacity due to the conversion of agricultural land to residential use. This study contributes valuable insights into the spatial dynamics of food carrying capacity in the Baki Sub-District, providing essential information for regional food security planning.

Processing of poultry litter into organomineral fertilizers

Poultry litter accumulates every day on the territory of poultry farms and other agricultural enterprises. Its disposal has become a difficult problem to solve, since processing requires money, the availability of storage space and agricultural land for applying the resulting fertilizers, etc. The main task in the development of new types of bio- and organomineral fertilizers is to obtain properties, which would promote the accumulation of humus in the soil, replenish the deficiency of nutrients and significantly increase the efficiency of the latter. One of the positive properties of such fertilizers will be their reclamation properties, the presence of which is extremely necessary for agricultural production, especially in areas of risky farming. In order to solve the problems of processing bird droppings and providing crop producers with eff ective fertilizers, a technology for processing poultry litter with waste-free production of complex organomineral fertilizer has been developed. The purpose of the work was to increase the effi ciency of processing poultry litters to produce organomineral fertilizers. The content of organic matter in the new organomineral fertilizer was 63,0 % and was second only to its content in peat. Thus, in terms of nitrogen content, organomineral fertilizer exceeds cattle manure, pig manure and peat by 1,00; 0,87 and 0,98 abs.%, respectively. A similar trend was observed for phosphorus and potassium. The potassium content was even higher than in pure poultry litters by 1,42 abs.%. Since soil fertility decreases annually, even despite the supply of organic matter in the form of plant residues, the introduction of new organomineral fertilizer will contribute to the reverse process.

Density-dependent dinner: Wild boar overuse agricultural land at high densities

The Swedish wild boar (Sus scrofa) population has increased rapidly over the last decades, resulting in conflicts with human activities. Particularly, the increase has been challenging for agriculture as wild boar cause damage on crops and grasslands. To predict under what conditions to expect damage and where to prioritize management actions, basic knowledge about wild boar habitat and space use is needed. In this study, we used data from 99 wild boar equipped with GPS-collars, collected over a large temporal scale and throughout their distributional range in southern Sweden. We investigated wild boar home range size and habitat use across gradients of habitat availability and population density. Functional response in habitat use was assessed by estimating the use and availability of agricultural land on individual level and then, on population-level evaluating how use changed with changing availability. Finally, a potential response in habitat use was evaluated in relation to population density, i.e., the interaction between availability and population density. Home range size was negatively related to population density for both male and female wild boar. Wild boar used agricultural land more intensively with increasing population density and when other habitat types were less available. Our findings show that wild boar spatial behavior is highly context dependent and may vary considerably due to landscape characteristics and local conditions. Wild boars tend to overuse agricultural land at high densities which has strong implications for wildlife management. It is therefore important to consider local conditions when predicting space and habitat use by wild boar. Overall, this study provided a better understanding of the drivers of wild boar distribution and space use in agro-forested mosaic landscapes and how this knowledge can improve management practices.

FUNCTIONAL FEATURES AND TYPOLOGY OF URBAN TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES OF THE TERNOPIL REGION

The problems of the development of territorial communities have become particularly relevant at the current stage. Important features of development are the coherence of economic, social and ecological vectors, taking into account the potential of local resources, additional favorable factors: investment, logistics, infrastructure. Within territorial communities, an inventory of the resource base is carried out, investment passports are created, development strategies are developed, existing problems are analyzed and ways of solving them are substantiated. A complex range of tasks is solved at their levels, which requires a certain level of professional training of management personnel, the introduction of effective monitoring of development processes. The authors have published a series of articles devoted to the analysis of the potential of natural resources, problems of environmental development management, imbalanced land use, etc. Consideration of urban territorial communities (MTH) is due to their leading role as centers of development and regional poles of growth. The novelty of this study consists in the analysis of the main economic, social, ecological parameters and factors of perspective development and the typology of urban territorial communities of the Ternopil region.
 The authors have published a series of articles devoted to the analysis of the potential of natural resources, the problems of managing ecological development, the imbalance of land use in territorial communities of Ternopil Oblast. Consideration of urban territorial communities (UTC) is due to their leading role as centers of development and regional poles of growth. The novelty of this study consists in the analysis of the main economic, social, ecological parameters and factors of perspective development and the typology of urban territorial communities of the Ternopil region.
 The basic indicators of the development of 18 UTC s were collected and analyzed. Thus, indicators of high population density are observed in Ternopil and Chortkivska UTC with a high share of the urban population and insignificant indicators of occupied areas. Indicators of the availability of agricultural land are also the lowest in the above-mentioned UTC s (58% and 60%, respectively). The lowest share of arable land is represented in the Ternopil (38.2%), Berezhan (40%) and Monastyris (42.5%) and Shum (42%) UTC s, the location of the last three being limited to substantially forested mountainous areas. The highest shares of land under forests are concentrated in Berezhanska (33%), Shumska (32%) and Kopychynetska (27.3%) UTC. The opposite indicators are observed in Khorostkivska (1.5%), Lanovetska (5.0%) UTC.
 With regard to indicators of economic development of communities, an analysis of the financial capacity of territorial communities was carried out using such parameters as revenues from the general fund of the budget, the level of subsidization of the TG budget, the share of the community's income due to inter-budgetary transfers. Based on the results of their comparison, four types of urban communities were distinguished according to their functional features and role in development processes: - self-sufficient UTC as a center of regional growth (Ternopil); self-sufficient UTC as regional poles of growth (Chortkivska, Kremenetska, Berezhanska); capable UTC as areas of potential development (Zbarazka, Zborivska, Pidgaetska, Skalatska, Terebovlyanska); conditionally capable UTC as territories of unbalanced development (Borshchivska, Buchachska, Zalischytska, Kopychynetska, Lanovetska, Monastyriska, Pochaivska, Khorostkivska, Shumska). It is emphasized that half of the UTCs (9 out of 18) belong to the conditionally capable category, which implies the substantiation of the system of measures to achieve their coordinated development. Factors of the potential development of UTC were considered, including: natural (due to the optimization of the structure of natural lands, increasing the share of protected objects and territories), social (due to the prospect of creating regional landscape parks as objects of development of the tourist and recreational sphere), economic ( due to its proximity to various transport highways, development of logistics infrastructure, as well as in-depth processing of agricultural products (sugar, alcohol, flour, meat, leather, wool, vegetables and fruits) and forestry products (lumber, mushrooms, berries, nuts). attention to the investment passports of communities, which contribute to the potential opportunities for their participation in investment projects with the involvement of foreign, private and local capital. landscape and national natural parks, enterprises for advanced processing of raw materials and semi-finished products of agro-industrial and forestry complexes within the communities of unbalanced development. Taking into account the development factors specified in the publication, the justification of alternatives will contribute to the search for directions for the balance of natural and economic territorial systems.
 Key words: urban territorial communities, factors of development of UTC, typology of UTC.

TINGKAT IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PERLINDUNGAN LAHAN PERTANIAN PANGAN BERKELANJUTAN DI KECAMATAN PELAIHARI KABUPATEN TANAH LAUT

Food availability is inseparable from the availability of agricultural land as a strategic function, where cultivation businesses still require agricultural land. The level of implementation of sustainable agricultural land protection policies in Tanah Laut District in Pelaihari District using derivative policy formulations or derivatives of a policy, namely the Regional Regulation of the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) of Tanah Laut Regency Number 3 of 2016 to the academic study process, with the results of the Draft Regional Regulation (Raperda) for the Protection of Sustainable Food Agricultural Land which was discussed with the legislature in 2023. Data were obtained from the ground check of academic studies on LP2B land area of 21,399.75 ha, LCP2B covering an area of 4,369.52 ha, land use change covering an area of 3,093.43 ha spread across 11 districts and for Pelaihari District LP2B covering an area of 3,530.75 ha. LCP2B 200.56 ha and land conversion of 90.27 ha, as a completeness of the data proposed in the LP2B Raperda.

Solutions to Food Security Problems in Indonesia: An Islamic Perspective

Indonesia should not have problems related to food security. However, the level of food production is not so large that it depends on rice imports. Therefore, this study aims to describe the various factors causing the food security crisis in Indonesia and the solutions according to an Islamic perspective. This study used the descriptive analysis method. There are three steps in this method, the first is the provision of data from BPS and various relevant literature. Second, the data were analyzed using the causality analysis method. Third, the presentation of the results of the analysis is presented in an explanatory descriptive manner with an Islamic perspective. The results of the study show that the main cause of the food security crisis in Indonesia is the neoliberalism paradigm and its governance concept. The derivative factors that cause the food crisis are the lack of swift management: sources of funds, infrastructure, quality of human resources, technology, and mechanisms or regulations that facilitate access for all people to all economic factors. The solution from an Islamic perspective is the paradigm of food independence which creates food security. Several recommendations for food independence are the availability of agricultural land by the Islamic ownership system; industrial political policies that support food security; and independent research to formulate maps, directions, financing, and implementation.

Availability of Land, Water, Human and Technology Resources in the Development of Food Estate Areas in Merauke-Indonesia

The development of a food estate area in Merauke requires the availability of adequate resources in terms of quality and quantity. The research objective is to analyze the availability of resources in the development of industrial estates based on agricultural production produced in the development of food estates . The research was conducted in the food estate development area, namely Merauke Regency, analyzing secondary data. The data were analyzed from spatial data and then analyzed using a qualitative descriptive analysis approach. Some observation indicators are data on the availability of agricultural land for cultivation, analysis of potential water sources and needs, availability of human resources, and supporting infrastructure. The results of the analysis show that the availability of Merauke's land resources for the food estate is sufficient in terms of quantity and quality for agricultural cultivation, but has not been supported by adequate human resources, namely farmers and agricultural extension workers. Likewise with the availability of water resources and infrastructure facilities such as road networks, ports, electricity, and irrigation networks, it is necessary to revitalize existing facilities and add basic infrastructure networks for the development of a food estate area in Merauke.

The battle of crops: unveiling the shift from grain to non-grain use of farmland in China?

ABSTRACTChina is issuing a warning regarding the ‘unprecedented’ hurdles it faces in safeguarding its food security. The substantial conversion of farmland for non-grain cultivation is exacerbating the situation, necessitating urgent investigation into the underlying causes. Nonetheless, previous studies have revealed a dearth of village-level analysis and have been marred by a bias stemming from econometric methodologies. To remedy this, the present paper employs a sophisticated approach combining econometric modelling and machine learning techniques to unravel the intricate driving forces at the village level. The study yields three principal findings. Firstly, the availability of farmland, poverty incidence, and the age of village leaders exert a detrimental influence on non-grain use of farmland (NGUF). Secondly, a conglomerate of factors, such as the aging rural workforce, income levels, positively impact the planting of non-grain crops, with remarkably increasing effects. Finally, it is pivotal to acknowledge that the influencing factors display sensitivity to the spatial scale examined. Village-level research provides a comprehensive overview, transcending individual household decisions. Collectively, this study underscores the indispensability of incorporating the underlying principles into policy formulation. Township and county authorities should craft guidelines, policies, and regulations in accordance with the ascertained village-level drivers, rather than relying solely on household-level determinants.

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Tolerates Chelator Stress Showing Varietal Differences and Concentration Dependence

The world’s arable land has been contaminated by heavy metals to a large extent, which has led to the decreasing availability of farmland. Thus, the remediation of heavy metal pollution deserves due attention, and phytoremediation is preferred. Hemp has been proposed as an ideal alternative crop for remediating heavy-metal-contaminated soil, owing to its well-developed roots, large biomass, and tolerance to heavy metals. Chelators can activate heavy metals to enhance plant absorption, but they may cause stress to plant growth. Therefore, it is very important to optimize the combination of chelator and plant (cultivar) for efficacious phytoremediation. The effects of different concentrations (2, 5, 10, 15, and 25 mmol·L−1) of the chelators disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (EDTA) and citric acid (CA) on the seed germination and plant growth of hemp cultivars were investigated. Triple application of increasing concentrations of EDTA or CA two days apart gradually reduced the germination potential, germination rate, radicle length, and embryonic shoot length of hemp seed, although 2 mmol·L−1 of CA could even promote seed germination. Distinct varietal differences were found in the response of hemp to chelator stress. Under the scheme of four-time uses one week apart, both chelators caused a concentration-dependent linear decrease in the plant height, stem diameter, and biomass of hemp plants, but the growth inhibition due to CA was relatively milder. This could be partially explained by the change in tested physiological indices in hemp leaf. In conclusion, 2 mmol·L−1 of CA helped with seed germination and was almost nontoxic to plant growth; cultivar BM was more tolerant to the chelators than cultivar Y1.

Virtual water flows of Turkey's agricultural products: A gravity approach

In this study, we use a gravity model to analyze virtual water flows due to the trade of agricultural products for Turkey. We calculate virtual water flows of agricultural trade for 326 products and 192 trade partners for 2002–2019. The empirical model of virtual water trade flows for Turkey is formed where the dependent variable is the total amount of water embedded in the trade of agricultural products. Besides the baseline equations, which include conventional explanatory variables like income, population, geographical distance, and affinity dummies, we estimate expanded models that include two measures of water availability and two measures of water pressure. Additionally, variables showing the size of agricultural activity and availability of agricultural land in the partner country are included in the analysis. Furthermore, the gravity models for total virtual water flows are disaggregated into intermediate and consumer goods, providing further insights.

Pengaruh Jenis dan Konsentrasi Pupuk Organik Cair Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Kailan (Brassica Oleraceae L.) dengan Sistem Hidroponik Substrat

In Indonesia, kailan plants are classified as new plants but have quite large prospects, however, kailan production in Indonesia is still relatively low and is not comparable to the increasing demand for kailan and the availability of agricultural land which is still limited. The use of liquid organic fertilizer with the application of a substrate hydroponic cultivation system is a good alternative in a cultivation system to increase yields in terms of quality and quantity. It is necessary to do research on the effect of the right type and concentration of liquid organic fertilizer for kailan plants. This study aims to determine the effect of the right type of liquid organic fertilizer and the concentration of good liquid organic fertilizer on the yield of kailan plants. The research was conducted in August-October 2022 which took place in Patrang, Jember Regency. This study used the RAL method (Completely Randomized Design) which was arranged in a factorial manner consisting of 2 treatment factors which were applied to kailan plants which were repeated 3 times. The first factor is the type of liquid organic fertilizer (P), which consists of three levels, namely: Rabbit Urine (P1), Nasa (P2), and Cow Biourine (P3). The second factor was the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer (K) which consisted of 4 levels, without POC treatment (K0); 10 ml/l water (K1); 20 ml/l water (K2); 30 ml/l water (K3); 40 ml/l water (K4). The data obtained will be analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). Treatments with significantly different effects were further analyzed using Duncan's test at the 5% level. Based on the data and discussion of the research that has been done, it can be concluded that the best type of liquid organic fertilizer concentration treatment is the Nasa liquid organic fertilizer type treatment, while the more efficient liquid organic fertilizer concentration treatment used to be applied in the kailan cultivation system is the kailan plant treatment. concentration of liquid organic fertilizer 30ml/L. There is an interaction between the types of liquid organic fertilizer treatment at the concentration level of liquid organic fertilizer on the plant wet weight parameter.

Sosialisasi Perlindungan Hukum terhadap Petani atas Ketersediaan Lahan Pertanian di Indonesia serta Sebagai Wujud Menciptakan Ketahanan Pangan Daerah

Issues of legal protection for farmers, food security and availability of farmland have strategic social, economic, and religious functions for Indonesian agricultural society. The unpredictability of land-use change threatens the resilience, independence and food sovereignty of farmers and communities. Therefore, government policy to protect sustainable farmland will continue to explore whether legal protections are needed for existing farmland as well as farmers to become permanent farmland. The purpose of this activity is to make farmers understand that they have the right to live a decent and prosperous life through the availability of the land itself, and the method is the preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the reporting stage. consists of During the implementation phase, non-profit activities such as demonstrations of socialization techniques, tree planting, and production of organic pesticide fertilizers were carried out. Socialization occurs through the engagement of performance goal partners and actively and interactively between resource personnel and participants. The official stressed that the availability of agricultural land is a fulfillment of rights that communities and the state must acquire, in which case local governments have an obligation to make efforts. The demonstration introduced the technology of producing organic pesticide fertilizers to increase the fertility of agricultural land in community service areas. This inaugural event went according to plan.

RANCANGAN PEMETAAN HASIL PRODUKSI PERTANIAN UNGGULAN DI KABUPATEN SERDANG BEDAGAI

The availability of agricultural land that is wide enough is a factor in the diversity of agricultural products. With the support of available technology, the community can determine the superior commodities from these agricultural products. In this study to determine the results of superior agricultural production, the Location Quotient method can be used. Method. In this study, data on area and agricultural production were used for 1 year (2020-2021) from the Serdang Bedagai Agriculture Service. The results of the research are in the form of a mapping system for superior agricultural production from 5 types of plants, namely rice, corn, cassava, watermelon, chili in Serdang Bedagai Regency. Mapping is designed using arcgis software to determine superior commodities. The test results with the Location Quotient method on cassava plant species with the highest value of production were 12.9, rice 4.7, chili 3.25, corn 1.53, watermelon 1.26.

Modeling Eragrostis tef Zucc and Hordeum vulgare L cropland in response to food insecurity in the Southwestern parts of Ethiopia

On a global scale, there is consensus to double food production as a means to address food and nutrition insecurity, yet the capacity of available resources and technologies to gratify the demands of this growing population and the price of agricultural commodities remains uncertain in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ethiopia. Despite the availability of fertile agricultural land, inappropriate use of that resource leads to reduced agricultural productivity, yet little is known about food insecurity and impacts on commodities in southwestern Ethiopia. This study was aimed at spatial modeling of land suitability evaluation for Eragrostis tef Zucc and Hordeum Vulgare L crops in the Misha district. About 11 variables related to topography, climate, and soil have been considered and resampled to 10 m resolution. The spatial analysis result indicated that, about 33.4% and 21.8% of the total area is found to be highly suitable, about 54% and 63% of the total study area is categorized into moderately suitable for Eragrostis tef Zucc and Hordeum Vulgare L crop cultivation, respectively, whereas 12.7% and 15.3% of the study area is not suitable for the above mentioned crops. The spatial decision support system reflects that Misha has mammoth potential productive lands, which are most likely promised to satisfy the demand for food and raw materials. Therefore, the stakeholders should make hard-nosed efforts on sage land use and adopt exactly the optimum land suitability plans to advance the current cropland resources for maximize yield in a sensational way for the healthier development of the region.

Recognition of Agricultural Land-Use Change with Machine Learning-Based for Regional Food Security Assessment in Kulon Progo Plains Area

High conversion of agricultural land in Kulon Progo Regency, as such the construction of the Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) and the Bedah Menoreh road, has resulted in food production and impacted food security, including Kulon Progo plains area. This study aimed to calculate the conversion rate of agricultural land and analyze its impact on food security in the Kulon Progo plains area from 2005 to 2020. The primary materials needed are Kulon Progo administrative maps, Landsat 7 and 8 images, land productivity data, population data, and consumption per capita data. With tools used is Google Earth Engine (GEE), SPSS 25, Google Earth Pro, and ArcGIS 10.3. The method used is calculating the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and machine learning-based classification through GEE to identify land-use change and analyze the state of food security. The study proved that between 2015 and 2020, there was a conversion of paddy fields, with an average rate of 126 ha/year. The existence of new paddy fields influenced this land increase. However, in 2020 there is still food insecurity in Pengasih District, thus caused by the new paddy fields not being optimally used for rice growth. The productivity of the land produced is not optimal. With the availability of agricultural land in 2020 (1382.85 ha), food self-sufficiency will be limited for the next 24.75 years if there is no effort to increase paddy fields.