Building Food Security Research Articles

Farmer adaptation strategies through local farming systems in Enrekang, Indonesia

Farmers in tropical Indonesia who manage agroecological systems face multiple challenges related to food security. Despite the conditions caused by climate change, these farming households have effectively utilized agroforestry to build food security. However, prolonged dry seasons pose new constraints to their livelihood strategies. This study uses a qualitative methodology and a rural farmer livelihood framework to analyze and evaluate household livelihood strategies, attitudes, and reactions to climate change. The findings show that farmers constantly modify their management techniques using flexible and adaptive decision-making processes to cope with and minimize climate change challenges. Moreover, the role of climate variation as a significant catalyst for change in farming practices is challenging to distinguish from some of the routine problems that farmers face each year. Through knowledge accumulation and adaptive management, farmers in Enrekang utilize several livelihood adaptation strategies to reduce risks in the face of changing climate conditions. In addition, farmers utilize on-farm crops to obtain various ecosystem services that provide services such as food, nutrition, and medicine and improve ecology, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation. Further research is needed to understand how on-farm tree inclusion affects various biophysical properties and the rationale behind species selection.

Analisis Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Pola Pangan Harapan pada Rumah Tangga di Kelurahan Ngijo Kota Semarang

A diverse food composition indicates good quality in the consumption pattern of the community. Desirable Dietary Pattern (DDP) is an indicator to assess the nutritional quality and diversity of food consumption in the community, so that the results can be the basis for evaluation in building food security. This study aims to analyze the achievement level of DDP in households and analyze the factors that influence it. The research location is Ngijo Village, Gunungpati District, Semarang City. The research method used is a survey with quota sampling of 80 housewives. The data collection methods used are 2 x 24-hour food recall, interviews, and observations. Data analysis used are DDP analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that Ngijo Village had a DDP score of 85,07 and was classified as a good category in describing the diversity and quality of household food consumption patterns in it. Simultaneously, the variables of household income, number of household members, education of housewives, age of housewives, land utilization, and nutritional knowledge of housewives have an influence on the DDP score. While partially, the variables that influence the DDP score are household income, housewife education, and housewife nutritional knowledge.

Building food security: strategies to improve mental health among youth.

Building food security: strategies to improve mental health among youth.

The Dynamics of Multi-Ethnic Communities and Farmer Mentality In Building Food Security In East Kolaka

This research explores the cooperation of multiethnic communities and the formation of a farmer mentality in East Kolaka District, Southeast Sulawesi Province, in building food security. The purpose of this study is to understand how the interaction between diverse ethnic groups in East Kolaka society affects the way farmers manage agricultural resources and shape their mentality regarding agriculture so as to realize food security. The cultural interaction among multi-ethnic communities serves as a collective strength in East Kolaka District to address food scarcity and to build a food security system, which has not been optimally examined and elucidated in previous studies. Using qualitative approach, data was collected using in-depth interview and observation. This study was conducted in East Kolaka District, Southeast Sulawesi Province. The total number of informants is fourteen, including rice farmers, community leaders, members of farmer groups, agricultural extension workers, and village and sub-district government officials. The study shows that various ethnic groups have unique agricultural practices, traditional techniques, and different local knowledge. The interaction between these groups has resulted in an exchange of knowledge and experience, which in turn affects the mentality of farmers positively in the face of environmental and social changes, and can build their food security and even surplus. These findings have important implications in efforts to improve food security and agricultural sustainability in East Kolaka, as well as encourage inter-ethnic cooperation in the context of agriculture. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities of multi-ethnic societies and how interactions between these groups can shape peasant mentalities. The findings of this study can be an input for policymakers in designing more inclusive and sustainable strategies in agricultural resource management in similar regions.

Community Care Strategies for Older Adults Facing Hardships: Insights from Central Thailand

The focus of the study is to analyze the community care approach for older adults facing hardships in the social and cultural context of the central region of Thailand. To obtain insightful information, a qualitative research study was performed using observation methods, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, secondary data, and field notes. A group of 85 key informants consisting of local administrative organizations (LAO), public sector officers from health service units, community leaders, civil groups, older adults facing hardships, and family caregivers participated in the study. There are nine approaches employed in the community care practices for older adults facing hardships as follows: 1) providing social welfare; 2) preparing and using information; 3) developing a service system; 4) developing potential in caring for older adults; 5) adjusting the environment to ensure its contribution to the living conditions; 6) rules, regulations, agreements, and policies; 7) creating job opportunities; 8) building food security; and 9) building and strengthening community networks. Understanding in-depth information regarding the nature of older adults, community strategies, and community involvement assists nurses in health management and increasing skills and knowledge on providing care for older adults.

Addressing Hunger in South Africa: Food Aid and Food Security Programs for Needy Communities

Hunger in South Africa is a serious challenge that requires rapid and effective action to address its impacts. This research aims to explore strategies for alleviating hunger through implementing food aid programs and building food security in communities in need. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The research results show that a combination of food aid and food security programs provides the best solution. Food aid can provide direct assistance to families in need, while food security programs aim to empower communities with the skills and resources to produce their own food. The importance of involving interested parties, including government, non-governmental organizations and the private sector, is highlighted in this research. Strong collaboration between various parties can increase the efficiency and positive impact of efforts to overcome hunger. This research makes an important contribution to understanding how best to address hunger in South Africa, providing a holistic and integrated view. It is hoped that the results of this research will serve as a guide for policy makers, humanitarian organizations and the general public in their efforts to combat hunger and improve food security in South Africa.

Analisis Surplus-Defisit Air Daerah Irigasi Gondang Kabupaten Lamongan

Population growth in Indonesia has increased by an average of 1.25% from the previous population every year from 2020 to July 2022 (Badan Pusat Statistik, 2022). Population growth is in line with increasing food needs, where development in agriculture is one of the priorities in building food security in the future. Lamongan Regency contributed 564,139 tons of rice in 2020 and was nominated for 5 (five) largest major contributors at the national level (Redaktur Jatim, 2021). High population growth and increasing food demand require adequate infrastructure, including efficient irrigation systems. The balance of available irrigation water and required water determines success in irrigation water management. This study aims to analyze reliable water discharge using the F.J. Mock method, calculating plant needs to determine water surpluses. This research was conducted in the Gondang Irrigation Area located in Sugio District, Lamongan Regency. The area of gondang irrigation area is 10588 ha. From the results of the study, the highest discharge occurred in 2013, in April period II amounting to 77.71 m3 / s. The water needs of plants experience water shortages for 3 months (July-September).

PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT DESA CAPA PALOH MELALUI SISTEM PERTANIAN TERINTEGRASI BERBASIS PROGRAM INOVASI DESA DAN POTENSI LOKAL

Economic empowerment is an important tool in improving the community's economy. The Integrated System is basically an integrated agricultural system that is capable of being an important choice of strategy to increase resilience, security, food quality and improve the community's economy. One of the solutions in developing integrated agriculture is to utilize the Village Innovation and Local Potential Program. This community service program aims to increase people's knowledge of integrated agriculture by taking advantage of village innovation program offers in terms of supporting local potential to improve the economy. The method used in this activity is counseling on integrated agriculture in building food security by taking advantage of village innovation program offers and local potential. The partners for this activity are all the people of Gampong Capa Paloh, Padang Tiji District, Pidie Regency. From this activity it can be concluded that the partner community is very active during the implementation of activities in the context of empowering the community's economy in Gampong Capa Paloh

Pengaruh Bauran Pemasaran terhadap Minat Berkunjung Wisatawan ke Destinasi Agrowisata di Cibodas, Kecamatan Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat

Agro-tourism can be an alternative option in increasing income for farmers without reducing the importance of the agricultural sector in building food security in various countries, including Indonesia. However, the potential for agro-tourism has not been properly explored, so that the number of visits is still less compared to other tourist objects. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the marketing mix consisting of product, price, promotion, and place on the interest of tourists to visit agro-tourism destinations. In this case the object is agro-tourism in Cibodas Village, Lembang District, West Bandung Regency. For data analysis, the researchers used a structural equation model (SEM) with the help of the WarpPLS application. The expected result is a model of the influence of the marketing mix on tourist interest in visiting agro-tourism objects in Cibodas Village, Lembang District, West Bandung Regency. The results showed that prices, promotions, and places had a positive and significant effect on interest in visiting agrotourism destinations in Cibodas Village

The Development of Urban Farming: Systematics Literature Review

The development of urban farming continues to grow, encouraging the emergence of a joint movement in creating food security, building the environment, economy, and community empowerment. This development trend has also made urban farming one of the leading programs in building food security. This research aims to understand the relevance of urban farming development. The method used is bibliometric analysis in looking at the development of research with the keyword "urban farming. data taken from 2010-2023. The results show that urban farming is considered to be an effective way to improve food security and economic conditions in urban areas. Urban farming has the potential to provide positive impacts in various aspects, economic, social, and environmental. As a commodity production, urban farming tends to be concerned with distribution, marketing and land area. The diversity of literature places urban farming as having development potential that leads to aspects of food security and environmental effects.

POTENSI AIR KOLAM LELE BIOFLOK SEBAGAI PENGGANTI LARUTAN HIDROPONIK KOMERSIAL PADA BUDIDAYA TANAMAN SAWI

The nutritional biofloc aquaponics system is a mutualism symbiosis between fish farming techniques and hydroponic plant cultivation. This system is an implementation of the spirit of urban farming and grow your own, which provides an answer to the limited land owned by urban communities as well as an effort to build food security for urban communities. This study aims to determine the effect of using biofloc catfish pond water and AB mix solution and the combination of the two for aquaponic cultivation of caisim, pakchoy, and kailan. Utilization of biofloc pond water and AB mix solution at a ratio of 1: 1 was able to provide the highest growth parameters in the form of plant height, number of leaves, and fresh weight for both caisim, pakchoy, and kailan plants. Biofloc catfish pond water can be used as a substitute for AB mix solution for aquaponic cultivation of caisim, pakchoy, and kailan.
 Keyword : biofloc catfish pond water, caisim, pakchoy, kailan

Blue Food Sovereignty Benefits Social-Ecological Resilience: A Case Study of Small-Scale Fisheries Co-Management and Mariculture in Samoa

“Blue” (aquatic) food systems have a vital role in providing nutrition, livelihoods, and food security for coastal communities, but addressing and evaluating issues of equity and social resilience continue to challenge small-scale fisheries management. We examine how marine aquaculture and co-management approaches that integrate traditional institutions can support food sovereignty for more equitable blue food systems. Interviews with stakeholders in 11 fishing communities in Samoa indicate that several benefits associated with food sovereignty are derived from co-managed village fish reserves. Reserves support biodiversity health and are a source of culturally valued seafoods that build food security, social capital, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for women. Local values, food systems, providers, and consumers are centered, though traditional hierarchies present challenges for equitable decision-making. Our findings demonstrate how incorporating food sovereignty into the operation and evaluation of fisheries co-management can aid in addressing equity and resilience.

Utilization of Yard Land to Support Food Security in Kandai Satu Village

Food security will continue to be a food problem in most countries in the world. This is because along with the increasing population, purchasing power and global climate dynamics also increase. Various kinds of efforts have been made to build food security both within the family and the wider community, one of which is by utilizing yards. The purpose of this community service program is for the community to be able to use their yards with productive plants for family food availability, increase family income, and medicine, and also effort to increase food security. Various social, cultural, and economic problems are still encountered in every program of utilizing community yards, including the not yet optimal use of yards, still part-time and not yet market-oriented, as well as a lack of assistance from officials who have not been adequate and evenly distributed. Therefore, careful planning and cross-sectoral support are needed in optimizing the use of yards so that they can contribute to supporting food security. Kandai Satu Sub-District is an area that has an average of yards belonging to the moderate to large yards group so that the utilization of yards can be done by combining various types of productive plants, including a combination of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetable plants, food plants, and other local plants. adapted to the size of the yard. Therefore, careful planning and cross-sectoral support are needed in optimizing the use of yards so that they can contribute to supporting food security. Kandai Satu Sub-District is an area that has an average of yards belonging to the moderate to large yards group so that the utilization of yards can be done by combining various types of productive plants, including a combination of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetable plants, food plants, and other local plants. adapted to the size of the yard. Therefore, careful planning and cross-sectoral support are needed in optimizing the use of yards so that they can contribute to supporting food security. Kandai Satu Sub-District is an area that has an average of yards belonging to the moderate to large yards group so that the utilization of yards can be done by combining various types of productive plants, including a combination of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetable plants, food plants, and other local plants. adapted to the size of the yard.

Evaluation Of Strategies For Strengthening Food Security In Sengon Village, Regency As A Disaster-Resilient Village During The Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aims to assess Sengon Village's approach to food security during the Covid-19 Pandemic eradication period in Klaten Regency, which has led to significant food security issues in rural areas. When the Covid-19 pandemic first entered Sengon Village and continued to spread rapidly, researchers began working on a strategy to address the issue of food security. They also made attempts to approach the village government about empowering the locals. As a result, many victims in Sengon Village were exposed to Covid-19. Especially in food security, there is still weak supervision, primarily when the Emergency PPKM (Enforcement of Restrictions on Community Activities) is implemented. The research employs Participatory Action Research (PAR) with qualitative supporting data. Evaluation of this strategy is based on the strategies that have been implemented through programs starting from public awareness of food needs, the initial foundation for building food security in the village, to advocacy to the community for the policies of the Sengon village government itself, as well as evaluation of the mapping of sustainable actions. Post-research by analyzing village communities related to food security to food security institutions, one of which is the Women Farmers Group (KWT), to build and encourage an increase in food security in the village. The results of this study indicate that the evaluation of the food security strategy carried out by Destana (Disaster Resilient Village) was carried out very well by Sengon Village as one of the disaster-resilient villages in the Klaten district.

IS A FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM A SOLUTION IN FAMILY ECONOMIC RESILIENCE?

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the health and economy of families, therefore, one of the things that needs to be maintened during the Covid-19 pandemic is choosing needs, maintaining cleanliness and food health so that it not contaminated by bacteria, germs, and harmful subtances. Which can pose a threat to health. Food needs are currently a big problem for the community, because the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on family food nees has changed consumption pattern from shopping, processing and consuming food product, so it is necessary to pay attention to family groups who are vulnerable to problems with food products to thethreat of hunger. İn addition, the family financial recession due to the Covid-19 pandemic requires people to have the ability to face change so that family economic resilience is getting better. The purpose of this study was to analyze food security programs and family economic resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in data analysis is a qualitative method with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), in which the research uses books, national and international journals, related articles, and other literature that is searched, selected, and analyzed. The result of this research is the need to build food security and family economic resilience amid the food crisis that hit during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, it is necessary to diversify the sources of livelihoods to meet food and non-food needs, so that the economic resilience of the family also increases.

POTENSI KERAGAMAN IKAN DI WADUK KEDUNG OMBO SEBAGAI PENYEDIA KEBUTUHAN PANGAN BERKELANJUTAN

The program to build food security can be applied to several aspect such as food safety, food availability, affordability, and food distribution. The program is carried out so that humans can manage natural resources for the availability of food needs in a sustainable manner. One of the most important foods is fish. Fish contains high protein, omega 3 fatty acids, and other nutritional. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of fish diversity in the Kedung Ombo reservoir as a provider of sustainable food needs. The research method uses survey and literature review. Based on the results of the literature study, it was found that there were 13 types of fish and came from 7 families. The fish species include parrot fish (Oreochromis niloticus), tilapia fish (Oreochromis mossambicus), Catfish (Pangasius sutchi), tawes fish (Barbodes gonionatus) and betutu fish (Oxyeleotris marmorata). In fish farming activities, one of them must be carried out properly, one of which is by paying attention to the concept of inland public waters in a sustainable manner so that its easy for the community to meet their food needs

Analysis of the Contribution of the Agricultural Sector to the GRDP Value of Dairi Regency, North Sumatra Province

The agricultural sector in Dairi Regency is a strategic sector that has close links with poverty reduction, efforts to overcome unemployment, efforts to build food security, food production, environmental conservation efforts and the basis of regional economic development. the distribution of the highest percentage of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) from 2014-2018 compared to other sectors. This study aims to examine how big the contribution of the agricultural sector to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in Dairi Regency and to find out how big the projected growth of the agricultural sector's contribution in 2025 in Dairi Regency is with quantitative research using secondary data. This study uses time series data in the form of annual data with a time span of 2016-2020. Data were analyzed using contribution analysis and least squared trend analysis (least square method). Process data processing using excel software. The results of the contribution analysis show that the contribution of the agricultural sector to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GDP) of Dairi Regency in 2016 was 46.02%, in 2017 it was 45.68%, in 2018 it was 45.29%, in 2019 it was 44.79%, and in 2020 by 45.19%. The results of the analysis of the least squares trend (least square method) show the projected growth of the contribution of the agricultural sector to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GDP) of Dairi Regency in 2021 by 44.63%, in 2022 by 44.37%, in 2023 by 44.12%, in 2024 by 43.86% and in 2025 by 43.61%.

The Role of Civil Society Networks in Promoting Organic Food as A Path to Food Security in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Food security is an important topic involving people’s everyday lives. In recent decades, organic food consumption has been touted as a path to food security. As such, civil society networks in Chiang Mai have been working to support the movement toward organic food. Organic food networks linking producers and consumers are critical to building food security. This research article aims to understand civil society networks' roles and working styles on organic food issues in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. The working styles and outcomes of the civil society network (CSN) are analyzed as the intermediary between food producers to urban consumers in the food system. Four CSNs in Chiang Mai were selected as the case studies and compared with Chiang Mai’s Young Farmer Group. This study, based on observation techniques and in-depth interviews with key informants, investigates the working styles of CSNs and networks of food producers. The questionnaires were distributed to consumers to study consumer knowledge and perceptions of food security issues. The focus group meetings were organized to obtain feedback from food producers, consumers, and CSN’s staff. The authors found that each CSN linked with food producer networks according to the working styles of the CSN’s staff and that the key actors in each CSN knew each other personally. CSNs can introduce organic farming to local communities. However, many CSNs are struggling to connect with urban consumers.

Reformulation of Local Government Policy Regarding Agricultural Land Transfer Permits to Building Food Security in the Era of the Covid-19 Pandemic

This research is motivated by four main problems, namely philosophical problems, theoretical problems, juridical problems and sociological problems. The philosophical problem is the shift in the value of justice from the community regarding the important value of agricultural land in Indonesia. This research is based on the decline in agricultural land in Indonesia which has been converted into non-agricultural land. Indonesia itself is an agricultural country which in fact agricultural land is a source of commodities and food security for the country. If agricultural land continues to be converted, it will have many negative impacts on the stability of the country. In addition, the environmental ecosystem will be disturbed by changing the function of the land. In addition to the philosophical problems above, there is also a theoretical problem, that with the implementation of a decentralized government system in which each region is authorized and has the right to take care of its own household. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic that the country is currently experiencing brings many new problems, especially in food security. In addition, the juridical problem is that the Government in this case the central government has anticipated the effects of this agricultural land conversion by passing Law no. 41 of 2009 concerning the Protection of Sustainable Agricultural Land. This law has not been able to even tend to have a crucial article that can be misused by the Regional Head in granting a location permit for the conversion of agricultural land. Even existing laws tend to be deviated by Regional Heads armed with discretionary authority and this is a new challenge, especially in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sociological problem in this study is that the excessive conversion of agricultural land will cause social unrest in the community. This is caused by: (1) agricultural land is exploited into residential land by ignoring the obligation to replace new agricultural land. (2) Exploitation of agricultural land in the region seems not yet fully for the prosperity of the people in the region. And permits are no longer seen as an instrument for controlling the community but as a means of increasing local government tax. (3) The current COVID-19 pandemic is the country's biggest challenge in developing the country's current food security. Keywords : Reformulation, Agricultural Land Transfer, Food Security DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/114-04 Publication date: October 31 st 2021

A policy construction for sustainable rice food sovereignty in Indonesia

As an agricultural country with large natural resources, Indonesia still has considerable problems in managing food security. This is evidenced by the lack of agricultural land and human resources that can support people's food needs so that the government still imports food from other countries. These issues as; it are feared that population growth and high food consumption power, social exclusion (marginalization of agricultural laborers and agricultural land) will cause food security vulnerability in the future. This Mixed method quantitative and qualitative method by statistical and in-depth interview study involving 169 respondents from many stakeholders such as politicians, academicians, farmers, and students to determine policy construction for sustainable rice food sovereignty in Indonesia. The statistical study shows the rice consumption in Indonesia is correlated to education than the age and gender of the respondents. The study indicating problems such as; the welfare of farmers, the application of price limits for staple goods, and improving the quality of agriculture both natural resources, human resources and the provision of agricultural equipment assistance have not been resolved properly. To build food security, it should be balanced with the application of the concept of food sovereignty which is realized by aligning and maximizing competence between political resources, environmental resources capacity, and environmental diplomacy.