Food Security of Dry Land Farmer Households in West Lombok, Indonesia

Rusdiani Rusdiani; Taslim Sjah; Suparmin Suparmin

doi:10.55927/fjmr.v4i3.125

Authors

Rusdiani Rusdiani Universitas Mataram
Taslim Sjah Universitas Mataram
Suparmin Suparmin Universitas Mataram

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjmr.v4i3.125

Keywords:

Food Security, Small Farmer, Dryland Agriculture, West Lombok

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the status of food security among dryland farmer households in West Lombok, Indonesia. This can contribute to effective strategies to enhance food security. The study used mixed-methods, and this approach that allows for the collection of both quantitative data to assess the extent of food security in the region. The findings reveal that the food security condition in West Lombok in 2024 reflects a dual challenge: while the majority of households are food secure, a significant portion of the population still experiences food insecurity. To improve land and food security for dryland farmers in West Lombok, efforts should focus on better land access, sustainable farming, and water management. This should be followed with policies, financial aids, strengthening farmer cooperatives and improving access to resources.

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