The sustainability of rice farming practices in Tidal swamplands of South Sumatra Indonesia

Khairul Fahmi Purba; Muhammad Yazid; Mery Hasmeda; Dessy Adriani; Meitry Firdha Tafarini

doi:10.5219/1473

Authors

Khairul Fahmi Purba Universitas Sriwijaya, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agribusiness, Jl. Palembang-Prabumulih KM. 32, 30662, Indralaya, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Tel.: + 6283196328464
Muhammad Yazid Universitas Sriwijaya, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agribusiness, Jl. Palembang-Prabumulih KM. 32, 30662, Indralaya, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Tel.: + 628153800550 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9540-2923
Mery Hasmeda Universitas Sriwijaya, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agronomy, Jl. Palembang-Prabumulih KM. 32, 30662, Indralaya, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Tel.: + 628127126579
Dessy Adriani Universitas Sriwijaya, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agribusiness, Jl. Palembang-Prabumulih KM. 32, 30662, Indralaya, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Tel.: + 628163286036 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0772-5253
Meitry Firdha Tafarini Universitas Sriwijaya, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agribusiness, Jl. Palembang-Prabumulih KM. 32, 30662, Indralaya, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Tel.: + 6281369699331

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https://doi.org/10.5219/1473

Keywords:

index, rice check, rice farm, sustainable agriculture, tidal swampland

Abstract

Tidal swamplands are considered the national food security platform in Indonesia. Residues from the excessive chemical input used in the rice production affecting the environment, farmers’ health, and the safety of the product. Similarly, one can expect that excessive chemical use in tidal swamplands can also threaten rice production system sustainability. This study aimed to assess and identify factors influencing the sustainability of rice farming practices in tidal swamplands of South Sumatra, Indonesia. A survey was carried out to obtain information through direct interviews with 150 farmers in Muara Telang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. The Indonesia rice check was employed as indicators to assess the sustainability of rice farming practices in tidal swamplands. A percentage index was to categorize the sustainability status. A regression analysis with the Tobit model was applied to identify factors influencing the sustainability of rice farming practices. The result showed that the average sustainability index was 25.53%. It indicated rice farming practices in tidal swamplands tend to be unsustainable. The significant factors influencing the sustainability of rice farming practices were farmer’s education and household size. A policy recommendation is proposed to enhance the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices by the rice farmers in tidal swamplands.

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