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Universitas Mataram, Indonesia

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Agricultural Modernization and Mechanization as a Strategy to Increase National Food Production Raga Solihantara; Marzuki
International Journal of Scientific Research Vol. 3 No. 01 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Hisnul Muslim Lombok

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62894/mnj4ew94

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This study analyzes agricultural modernization and mechanization as strategies for increasing national food production in Indonesia, with particular attention to implementation dynamics and farmer responses to technological change. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach with policy implementation and socio-technical analysis. Data were collected through document analysis of government policy documents, BPS Agricultural Census data, Ministry of Agriculture reports, academic literature, and relevant studies on mechanization, precision agriculture, farmer adoption, and food production policy. The findings show that mechanization has strong potential to improve production efficiency by accelerating land preparation, planting, harvesting, irrigation support, and post-harvest handling. However, the effectiveness of mechanization depends on technology suitability, farmer access, operator availability, maintenance capacity, financing, and institutional support. The study also finds that smallholder farmers face specific barriers to mechanization because of fragmented landholdings, limited capital, high rental costs, and unequal access to machinery services. Farmer response is shaped by perceived usefulness, perceived cost, land size, labor availability, trust in technology, and the role of farmer institutions. The novelty of this study lies in framing agricultural mechanization as a socio-technical transformation rather than a purely technical production strategy. The study concludes that mechanization can strengthen national food production only when it is inclusive, locally adaptive, and supported by farmer-centered service institutions.
Dynamics of Food Estate Policy Implementation in Strengthening National Food Security Raga Solihantara; Marzuki
International Journal of Scientific Research Vol. 2 No. 02 (2025): July 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Hisnul Muslim Lombok

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62894/6yb9z410

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This study aims to analyze the dynamics of food estate policy implementation in strengthening national food security in Indonesia. The focus of the study is to examine the gap between policy design and field implementation, particularly in relation to land suitability, socio-ecological conditions, and institutional coordination. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with a policy implementation analysis design. Data were collected through document analysis, official government reports, audit findings, environmental monitoring reports, and relevant academic literature on food security, agricultural development, and land governance. The findings show that food estate policy implementation faces significant challenges, including mismatches between land allocation and ecological conditions, limited integration with local farming systems, and weak coordination among implementing institutions. The study also finds that socio-ecological constraints, particularly in peatland areas, significantly affect the sustainability and productivity of food estate development. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on implementation dynamics, emphasizing that food estate outcomes are determined not only by policy design but also by ecological compatibility and governance capacity. The study concludes that food estate should be understood as a governance system rather than a purely production-oriented program.
Co-Authors Marzuki