Paddy Fields Research Articles

Internet of things-based rice field irrigation evaporation monitoring system

The urgency for efficient irrigation in Indonesia’s agriculture sector, particularly in paddy fields, is evident. However, existing methods for monitoring water levels are antiquated, often requiring manual measurements with a ruler. This research introduces a comprehensive “monitoring system for light intensity and water temperature as an analysis of evaporation for rice irrigation based on the internet of things”. The system integrates various sensors an anemometer for wind speed, an ultrasonic sensor for water level, a DS18B20 waterproof sensor for water temperature, and a GY-8511 sensor for sunlight intensity. All data are collected by an Arduino Mega controller, connected to an ESP32 for transmitting the readings to the Blynk app and an I2C 20×4 liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. The control mechanism employs a closed-loop system with a direct current (DC) motor actuator to operate the water gate, which can also be manually controlled via a cellphone. The system effectively meets daily evapotranspiration requirements of 1.44 mm, with optimal conditions yielding water levels of 3 cm, water temperatures of 38.53 °C, sunlight intensity of 4.59 mW/cm², and wind speed of 0.21 m/s.

Agricultural Landscape Model Based on the Culture of the Indigenous People of Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi

Abstract The interaction between humans and their environment forms cultural landscape. One of the cultural landscape in Indonesia is Tana Toraja. The Tana Toraja indigenous people’s way of life refers to the Aluk Todolo religion which regulates the relationships of between human-human, human-God (Puang Matua), and human-environment. The regulation influences their environment, settlement, and agriculture management. Agriculture in Tana Toraja is managed by the community not only for the economic sector but also to ensure food security and preserve traditional cultural activities. This study aims to identify and analyze the elements that make up the agricultural landscape of the Tana Toraja indigenous people, as well as develop a local culture-based agricultural landscape model. The method using in this research was spatial descriptive method by tracing customary manuscripts (literature review), interviewing traditional leaders, and field observations. This research has identified the elements that make up the Tana Toraja agricultural landscape were hills, rivers and springs, forests, rice fields, dryland fields, gardens, fish ponds (gusean), yards, and cattle pens. Integrated agriculture that is carried out based on local customs is paddy-fish integrative farming, rice-livestock integrative farming, agroforestry, and crop-livestock integrative farming. The form of integrated agriculture can be seen at the macro and micro levels and consists of spatial concepts, vegetation concepts, and circulation concepts. At the macro level, which consists of four landform hierarchies in the settlement landscape, which indicates their philosophy of life, they are successively a sacred place (hill), their ancestral home, the general settlement and agricultural areas, and development area for their subsequent offspring.

Peningkatan Kapasitas Bisnis AgroEcofarm pada Kelompok P4S Tani Makmur Jaya

Gogodeso Village consists of settlements, moorland, people's plantations, rice fields with a village area of 383 Ha. In general, livelihoods are identified into several sectors, namely agriculture (mostly), services/trade, industry and others. One of the farmer empowerment programs is the Tani Makmur Jaya Self-Help Agricultural and Rural Training Center (P4S). In its activities, P4S consistently and routinely develops organic farming, one of which is making organic fertilizer and carrying out healthy cultivation practices. However, they experienced problems with production, management and human resources and marketing. The implementation methods used are: (1) Planning (2) Administrative preparation and team coordination (3) Socialization of Organic Fertilizer (4) Training in Making Organic Fertilizer (5) Management and marketing training (6) Mentoring (7) Supervising related production activities and post-production (8) Evaluation (9) Program sustainability. Community-based empowerment activities in increasing the capacity of AgroEcofarm-based businesses at P4S Tani Makmur Jaya can run smoothly, including the transfer of organic fertilizer technology, transfer of business management and human resources and transfer of marketing branding. In making fertilizer, production can be increased by 2000 bottles of POC/year and 2000 sacks/year of solid organic fertilizer respectively. Apart from that, there are new brands for P4S fertilizer, namely POC Orchomi and Biokosh for solid organic fertilizer.

Study of problems in utilizing the functions of Kasinan protected forest between local residents and "Sadar Alas" community groups

Understanding disputing styles is very important for solving a problem. The purpose of this research is to examine descriptively the problems in the Kasinan protected forest and to identify the conflicting styles of each party so that an appropriate resolution of the problems can be developed. This research was conducted in the protected forest of Kasinan, precisely in Pesanggrahan Village, Batu City. Data collection was carried out qualitatively, namely through interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis used adapts the Disputing Style Analysis (AGATA). The results of the research show that the problems in the Kasinan protected forest stem from the use of the forest for tourism by relying on water sources from the Kasinan protected forest. The impact was a decrease in the discharge of water flowing into the rice fields and residents' homes, resulting in protests from residents. Actors involved in the problem include residents of Pesanggrahan village, HIPPA-HIPPAM, Pesanggrahan Village Government, Sadar Alas community, Perhutani KPH Malang, BKPH Pujon, and Walhi. Each party has various problems, including environmental beauty, reducing water discharge, and tourism interests. Communities are the most disadvantaged because they feel the impact directly. Each side has a different style of conflict. However, especially for residents of the Sadar Alas community, they have a competitive dispute style. So, in an accommodation style, the village government formed a team of Kasinan Forest Utilization Problem Resolution Facilities and held meetings including villagers, HIPPA-HIPPAM, Alas Awareness Community, Perhutani, and the Mayor of Batu City to negotiate and facilitate the proposal for zoning based on local policies so that the environment is beautiful. and the tour continues. So support from parties who have full authority, such as the Mayor of Batu City, is needed in order to realize a resolution to the conflict.

A molecular epidemiological analysis of Burkholderia pseudomallei in southern Thailand.

Melioidosis, a severe bacterial illness caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, is prevalent in most parts of Thailand, including its southern region situated within the Malay Peninsula. Despite a lower reported incidence rate of melioidosis in the South compared to the Northeast, the mortality rate remains persistently high. This study aimed to better understand the epidemiology and investigate the presence of B. pseudomallei in the natural environment of southern Thailand. Using multi-locus sequence typing (MLST), we characterized B. pseudomallei isolates derived from human cases and compared them with previously reported sequence types (STs) from the same region. A total of 263 clinical isolates retrieved from 156 melioidosis patients between 2014 and 2020 were analyzed, revealing 72 distinct STs, with 25 (35%) matching STs from Finkelstein's environmental isolates collected in southern Thailand during 1964-1967. Notably, strains bearing STs 288, 84, 54, 289, and 46 were frequently found among patients. Additionally, we observed strain diversity with multiple STs in 13 of 59 patients, indicating exposure to various B. pseudomallei genotypes in the environmental sources of the infection. Environmental surveys were conducted in Songkhla Province to detect B. pseudomallei in soil and water samples where local patients lived. Of the 2737 soil samples from 208 locations and 244 water samples from diverse sources, 52 (25%) soil sampling locations and 63 (26%) water sources were cultured positive for B. pseudomallei. Positive soil samples were predominantly found in animal farming area and non-agricultural zones like mountains and grasslands, while water samples were frequently positive in waterfalls, streams, and surface runoffs, with only 9% of rice paddies testing positive. Collectively, a significant proportion of recent melioidosis cases in Songkhla Province can be attributed to known B. pseudomallei STs persisting in the environment for at least the past six decades. Further characterization of B. pseudomallei isolates from recent environment surveys is warranted. These findings illuminate the contemporary landscape of B. pseudomallei infections and their environmental prevalence in southern Thailand, contributing to the regional threat assessment in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Production of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant Using Wastewater from Parboiled Paddy Rice and Evaluation of Antifungal Property of the Biosurfactant Against Two Dermatophyte Fungi.

A previously isolated lipopeptide biosurfactant-producing bacterium Bacillus licheniformis SCV1 was investigated for the production of the biosurfactant using wastewater from parboiled paddy rice. The biosurfactant thus produced was evaluated for its antifungal property against dermatophyte fungi Trichophyton ajelloi and Microsporum fulvum. Results revealed that the bacterial strain reduced surface tension of the media from 56.16 ± 1 mN/m to 35 ± 0.9 mN/m within 12h, which further shrank to 29.3 ± 1 mN/m in 24h of incubation. The yield of the biosurfactant was 3.15 ± 0.25g/L at 48h of incubation. The obtained biosurfactant exhibited efficient emulsifying activity against a wide range of hydrophobic substrates such as crude oil, olive oil, engine oil, and kerosene oil used in the study. The critical micelle concentration of the biosurfactant was found to be 80mg/L. Structural characterization using FT-IR and TLC revealed that the biosurfactant produced by the strain in the wastewater is a lipopeptide consisting of surfactin and iturin. LCMS analysis revealed that the surfactin homologs range from C12 to C17-surfactin while the iturin contains C13 to C17-iturin homologs. It also revealed an in vitro study that the biosurfactant has antifungal properties against dermatophyte fungi Trichophyton ajelloi and Microsporum fulvum. Microscopic observation of the hyphae of the treated dermatophyte revealed disruption and fissure of the mycelia. The chemical composition of the wastewater revealed that it contains adequate nutritional composition and micronutrients to support bacterial growth. This is the first report that the wastewater of parboiled paddy could be used as a low-cost substrate for the production of lipopeptide biosurfactant, and the biosurfactant could be used for preventing dermatophytes fungi.

Kinetic and cracking analysis of paddy rice drying using refrigeration-assisted air dehumidification system

The presence of high relative air humidity in regions characterized by a humid climate results in a slow drying process and the rehydration of paddy. To address this issue, the utilization of a liquefied petroleum gas refrigeration system for the purpose of dehumidifying the ambient air has been shown to reduce drying time and enhance the quality of the final product. In the present investigation, the impact of ambient air dehumidification on the quality and moisture reduction of the Hashemi rice variety was examined. The drying of paddy was modeled and optimized using the Response Surface Method, taking into consideration three key factors: temperature (40, 45, and 50 °C), air velocity (1.7, 2.2, and 2.7 m/s), and relative air humidity (70, 80, and 90 %) as the variables in the conducted experiments. The findings of this study revealed that under dehumidification conditions, samples with a moisture content of 6 % exhibited the lowest cracking rate of 2 %. Moreover, the use of liquefied petroleum gas resulted in a 13 % reduction in cracking and drying times, ranging from 22.3 % to 68.9 %, depending on the experimental conditions. Irrespective of whether dehumidification was employed or not, the temperature was identified as the most influential parameter, impacting the experimental responses by 73.29 % and 73.09 % for the non-dehumidified and dehumidified conditions, respectively. Under optimal conditions, a cracking rate of 2 % was attained during dehumidification at a temperature of 40 °C, a relative air humidity of 80 %, and an air velocity of 1.7 m/s, yielding a desirability index of 0.958. The Response Surface Method, when applied in the dehumidification case, displayed an excellent fit between the experimental and predicted data for both the moisture content (R2 = 0.99) and the cracking index (R2 = 0.98). These results demonstrate the efficacy of the refrigeration system that employs liquefied petroleum gas inefficiently drying paddy in humid regions, rendering it applicable in industrial settings.

Modification and testing of SWAT for paddy field water consumption and yield

AbstractSWAT model is one of the primary tools for assessing irrigation district water management and water‐saving measures. However, its incapacity to consider the diverse growth and water requirements of paddy during various growth stages, as well as the insufficient availability of external water sources. This study introduces the Penman‐Monteith equation and Jensen model into the SWAT framework, setting crop coefficients, crop base coefficients, and growth stage sensitivity indices based on the different growth stage. Additionally, modifications are made to the external water source available for irrigation and paddy field leakage modules, establishing a distributed agricultural hydrological model suitable for accurately simulating water balance elements and paddy yield in multi‐source irrigation districts. The Yangshudang watershed in the Zhanghe irrigation district is chosen for the evaluation of the modified model's simulation performance, with a quantitative assessment of water‐saving and yield‐increasing effects. The results demonstrate that the modified model effectively meets the requirements for simulating paddy evapotranspiration of various growth stages, yield, agricultural irrigation water consumptions, and runoff, exhibiting a notable enhancement in performance. As two common water‐saving measures in irrigation areas, intermittent irrigation and irrigation district renovation were used as two water‐saving scenarios in the simulation of the modified SWAT model. Under intermittent irrigation, the watershed experiences a 6.58% reduction in net irrigation water use. In the scenario with irrigation district renovation, the water resources in the watershed are utilized more efficiently. The modified model from this study can be applied for assessing the synergistic effects of irrigation district water‐saving and yield‐increasing measures, providing crucial insights for the formulation of irrigation district water‐saving strategies and water resource optimization plans.

Status of Temporary Wetland of Paddy Field Associated Molluscs of Coastal Karnataka: A Case study

Status of Temporary Wetland of Paddy Field Associated Molluscs of Coastal Karnataka: A Case study

Edge-Centric Collaborative Federated Learning for Irrigation Management of Paddy Fields Using Agriculture Sensor Data Processing

Edge-Centric Collaborative Federated Learning for Irrigation Management of Paddy Fields Using Agriculture Sensor Data Processing

MENENTUKAN NILAI ERODIBILITAS TANAH (K) PADA JENIS TANAH DI SUB DAS JENELATA

The purpose of this study is to determine the value of soil erosion for each type of cultivation in several land units (K) in Jenelata Subdistrict, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province. The Jenelata watershed is part of the Jeneberang watershed, located at 05º15'40'' - 05º25'50'' S and 119º34'45'' - 119º49'48'' E, with an area of approximately 23,733 hectares. The Jenelata watershed lies between 25 and 1375 meters above sea level. Most of the residents in the Jenelata watershed earn their livelihoods from farming and gardening. The types of land use in the Jenelata watershed include rice fields, mixed gardens, production forests, and grasslands. In the Jenelata watershed, the dominant trees are mahogany, white teak, and bamboo, while the dominant food crops/plantations are rice, corn, cassava, and cocoa. The results of the study show that cultivation activities have a significant impact on soil erosion, and the values of soil erosion were obtained from field data

The Thursina Creative Islamic Boarding School Landscape Design with an Ecological Approach

Abstract The Thursina Sukamakmur Creative Islamic Boarding School is a boarding school under the State Electricity Company Baitul Mal Foundation (YBM-PLN) ’s management in Sukamakmur Village, Bogor Regency. Education at this Islamic boarding school has the theme of agriculture, where students learn about rice farming and goat and chicken farming. This Islamic boarding school has an area of 16,610 m2 with sloping to steep terrain (more than 25%) and consists of Islamic boarding school buildings, livestock areas, and rain-fed rice fields. The pesantren is surrounded by rain-fed rice fields and is located on a hillside, so it has problems in hydrology when it rains, and strong winds blow from the hill towards the valley. Therefore, a master plan was prepared using an ecological approach, in which the solutions offered minimize artificial landscape elements and optimize the function of vegetation as a wind barrier. The wind barrier is made of pine trees with three layers of thickness. With this ecological approach, it is hoped that the management of the building and environment of the Thursina Creative Islamic Boarding School can be sustainable.

Strategies of invasive snail Pomacea canaliculata during hibernation in rice fields of south China: effects of body size, sex, and soil depth.

The invasive freshwater snail Pomacea canaliculata is an agricultural pest with a certain level of tolerance to abiotic stress. After the harvest of late rice, the snails usually burrow themselves into the soil surface layers to overwinter and pose a renewed threatto rice production in the following year. Revealing the response of snails to environmental stresses is crucial for developing countermeasures to control their damage and spread. In this study, we conducted a 120-day in situ experiment during the winter to investigate the survival and physiological changes of hibernating snails in 0-5 and 5-10 cmsoil depths, aiming to explore their overwintering strategies. Our results showed that 73.61%, 87.50%, and 90.28% of male, female, and juvenile snails survived after hibernation for 120 days in 0-10 cm soil depth, respectively. The differences in survival rates based on sex and size of snailspotentially reflect the countermeasures of snails to rapidly reproduce after hibernation. Simultaneously, the hibernating snails exhibited the ability to maintain a certain level of body weight. During this period, the snails increased their antioxidant enzyme activities to cope with oxidative stress, and enhanced their lipid storage. The hibernation survival of snails was not significantly affected by different soil depths, indicating that they have the potential to hibernate into deeper soils. Furthermore, snails were capable of increasing their contents of bound water and glycerol to cope with sudden cold spells during hibernation. Our findings emphasize the adaptive changes of P. canaliculata snails overwintering in paddy soils. In future studies, the vulnerabilitiesof P. canaliculata during hibernation (e.g. shell characteristics, nutrient reserves, and dehydration tolerance, etc.,) should be investigated to develop effective control methods for this period. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

A Comparative Study of Highland Riparian Landscape Structure in Ubud, Indonesia and Banaue, Philippines

Abstract In Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines boast unique riparian areas crucial for ecological balance. These zones, nestled in mountainous terrains, act as vital links between land and water ecosystems, rich in biodiversity and cultural significance. However, they face threats from human development, causing fragmentation and altering their functions. To comprehend these changes, a study compared the landscape structure of two mountain villages in Ubud, Indonesia, and Banaue, Philippines. Using the landscape profile method, the study examined the relationship between landscape elements, highlighting Batad and Tegalalang’s distinct characteristics and challenges. While both areas featured forests, agriculture, and built-up areas, Batad exhibited less fragmentation. Terraced rice fields played critical roles in supporting water flow and biodiversity but faced risks from agrochemical use. Tegalalang faced environmental challenges like inadequate waste management and water scarcity, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices. The study’s adaptation of the landscape profile method provided valuable insights into landscape fragmentation, aiding in understanding and addressing ecological complexities in riparian zones. This research highlights the importance of preserving and managing riparian areas in mountainous regions to sustain their ecological functions amidst growing human impacts.

Study of Area Spatial Planning of Defense Efforts Protected Field Land

This research aims to describe policy implementation and explain the factors that influence the implementation of spatial planning policies to maintain protected rice fields based on regional regulation Number 6 of 2022 concerning Malang City's regional spatial planning plans for 2022-2042. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method with an inductive approach. The theory used in the policy implementation theory put forward by George C. Edwards III with indicators of communication, resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques are used through data collection, data condensation, data presentation, drawing conclusions, and verification. The research results show that based on the implementation of spatial planning policies to maintain protected rice fields in Malang City, spatial planning activities were carried out without community participation. Spatial planning regulations to maintain protected rice fields are outside the vision and mission of Malang City. Space utilization is carried out through provisions on the suitability of space utilization activities, indications of leading programs, and synchronized implementation of space utilization programs. Meanwhile, control of space utilization is carried out through supervision, monitoring and administration of administrative sanctions. Supporting factors consist of clarity of regulations, adequate resources, a positive attitude of implementers, and clarity of division of authority. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include socialization not progressing, regulatory inconsistencies, clarity of budget allocation, implementing incentives and non-existent SOPs. Apart from that, there are external inhibiting factors, namely the high selling price of land and other livelihoods. In the future, the Regional Government of Malang City needs to make special regulations that regulate the details of protected ...

Prediction of protein content in paddy rice (Oryza sativa L.) combining near-infrared spectroscopy and deep-learning algorithm.

Rice is a staple crop in Asia, with more than 400 million tons consumed annually worldwide. The protein content of rice is a major determinant of its unique structural, physical, and nutritional properties. Chemical analysis, a traditional method for measuring rice's protein content, demands considerable manpower, time, and costs, including preprocessing such as removing the rice husk. Therefore, of the technology is needed to rapidly and nondestructively measure the protein content of paddy rice during harvest and storage stages. In this study, the nondestructive technique for predicting the protein content of rice with husks (paddy rice) was developed using near-infrared spectroscopy and deep learning techniques. The protein content prediction model based on partial least square regression, support vector regression, and deep neural network (DNN) were developed using the near-infrared spectrum in the range of 950 to 2200 nm. 1800 spectra of the paddy rice and 1200 spectra from the brown rice were obtained, and these were used for model development and performance evaluation of the developed model. Various spectral preprocessing techniques was applied. The DNN model showed the best results among three types of rice protein content prediction models. The optimal DNN model for paddy rice was the model with first-order derivative preprocessing and the accuracy was a coefficient of determination for prediction, Rp 2=0.972 and root mean squared error for prediction, RMSEP = 0.048%. The optimal DNN model for brown rice was the model applied first-order derivative preprocessing with Rp 2=0.987 and RMSEP = 0.033%. These results demonstrate the commercial feasibility of using near-infrared spectroscopy for the non-destructive prediction of protein content in both husked rice seeds and paddy rice.

Analysis of Rice Fields Conversion to Improve Control Strategies: A SWOT Framework

Rice fields are the leading supplier of rice in Indonesia. The conversion of rice fields is a severe problem that needs to be addressed to support food security. This study aims to formulate a strategy to control the conversion of rice fields in Pematangsiantar City. We conducted a comprehensive SWOT analysis, identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to control rice field conversion. This analysis was based on focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with 24 key respondents. Based on the evaluation matrix of internal and external factors and the strategy matrix, the strategies to control rice field conversion are aggressive (SO strategy), adaptive (WO strategies), and competitive (ST strategies). The main strategies are regulatory consistency, incentive, and disincentive systems, preparation of LP2B Perda, consistency in issuing non-agricultural sector permits, and institutional capacity building of rice farmers. This research is the latest comprehensive study in formulating control strategies for rice field conversion in Pematangsiantar City. The contribution is a strategy that can be used as an action program to control the conversion of rice fields. Implementing the strategy requires technical and political will from all stakeholders, especially local government, legislators, and farmers.

OsABA3 is Crucial for Plant Survival and Resistance to Multiple Stresses in Rice

Preharvest sprouting (PHS) is a serious problem in rice production as it leads to reductions in grain yield and quality. However, the underlying mechanism of PHS in rice remains unclear. In this study, we identified and characterized a preharvest sprouting and seedling lethal (phssl) mutant. The heterozygous phssl/+ mutant exhibited normal plant development, but severe PHS in paddy fields. However, the homozygous phssl mutant was seedling lethal. Gene cloning and genetic analysis revealed that a point mutation in OsABA3 was responsible for the mutant phenotypes. OsABA3 encodes a molybdenum cofactor (Moco) sulfurase. The activities of the sulfureted Moco-dependent enzymes such as aldehyde oxidase (AO) and xanthine dehydrogenase (XDH) were barely detectable in the phssl mutant. As the final step of abscisic acid (ABA) de novo biosynthesis is catalyzed by AO, it indicated that ABA biosynthesis was interrupted in the phssl mutant. Exogenous application of ABA almost recovered seed dormancy of the phssl mutant. The knock-out (ko) mutants of OsABA3 generated by CRISPR-Cas9 assay, were also seedling lethal, and the heterozygous mutants were similar to the phssl/+ mutant showing reduced seed dormancy and severe PHS in paddy fields. In contrast, the OsABA3 overexpressing (OE) plants displayed a significant increase in seed dormancy and enhanced plant resistance to PHS. The AO and XDH activities were abolished in the ko mutants, whereas they were increased in the OE plants. Notably, the Moco-dependent enzymes including nitrate reductase (NR) and sulfite oxidase (SO) showed reduced activities in the OE plants. Moreover, the OE plants exhibited enhanced resistances to osmotic stress and bacterial blight, and flowered earlier without any reduction in grain yield. Taken together, this study uncovered the crucial functions of OsABA3 in Moco sulfuration, plant development, and stress resistance, and suggested that OsABA3 is a promising target gene for rice breeding.

Multi-aspect Analysis of Rice Sustainability in the Improvement of Rice Production in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia

North Sumatra's food security highly depends on rice supply from rice fields in rice-producing districts, namely Deli Serdang, Serdang Bedagai and Simalungun. The decrease in rice field area impacts the North Sumatra region's rice supply. This research aims to analyze the sustainability status and sensitive factors that cause the sustainability of rice fields based on economic, ecological, social, technological, legal, and institutional dimensions using Multi-aspect Sustainability Analysis software. The research results show that, in aggregate, the sustainability of rice fields is in the quite good category with a score of 62. Apart from the less sustainable economic aspect with a score of 59.09, there are four other aspects, such as environmental, social, infrastructure and technology, laws and regulations, and institutions, declared sustainable with a score greater than 62. The research also found 15 sensitive key factors that can improve the sustainability status of rice fields in North Sumatra to become very sustainable

Analysis of land cover change in Magelang Regency And Magelang City over 15 years

Background: Land cover change is an ongoing phenomenon with significant impacts on the environment and human quality of life. An analysis of land cover change was conducted in the Magelang area, which includes both Magelang Regency and Magelang City, over a period of fifteen years from 2007 to 2023. This study aims to analyze these changes using spatial methods based on land cover maps from 2007 and 2023. Method: In this analysis, land cover was classified into five categories: settlements, dry fields, paddy fields, forests, and plantations, and then compared between the two years. Result: The analysis results demonstrate a significant increase in the area of settlements and dry fields, reflecting urban and rural development. On the other hand, there has been a decrease in the area of paddy fields and forests, which may be related to land conversion for industrial or infrastructure purposes. The change in the area of plantations was not significant, indicating continuity in the management of these lands. Conclusion: The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the dynamics of land cover change in the region and can serve as a basis for further actions to maintain a balance between development and environmental conservation. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study presents the first longitudinal spatial analysis of land cover changes over 15 years (2007–2023), revealing significant trends in urban and rural land use dynamics. This study provides a scientific basis for sustainable spatial planning by highlighting the urgency to balance development infrastructure with preserving farmland and forests.