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Farmer Household Livelihood Strategy Around Karst Area in Tuban, East Java Widodo, Slamet; Hidayat, Kliwon; Sukesi, Keppi; Yuliati, Yayuk
HABITAT Vol. 35 No. 3 (2024): December
Publisher : Department of Social Economy, Faculty of Agriculture , University of Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.habitat.2024.035.3.25

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Karst plays an important role in ecology. However, currently, karst areas in Indonesia are experiencing vulnerability. This study aims to examine the livelihood strategies of households around the karst area. The research was conducted in Leran Wetan Village, Palang District, Tuban Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. This research seeks to complement the Sustainable Lifelihood Framework by using the concept of habitus presented by Bourdieu. The main livelihood strategy of the community remains linked to the agricultural sector, especially as farmers or farm laborers, although agricultural mechanization and traditional institutional changes have occurred. Ecological vulnerabilities, such as flooding, trigger changes in livelihood strategies, including working in other sectors. Although there are limestone mines as a new source of livelihood, they are only enjoyed by a small part of the community. The livelihood strategy taken is influenced by the social construction of actors in interpreting karst areas. These findings further confirm that livelihood strategy is a social practice.
Understanding Information Seeking Behaviors in Specialized Agricultural Contexts: The Tutur Apple Farming Case Suryaman Sule; Hidayat, Kliwon; Purnomo, Mangku; Cahyono, Edi Dwi
HABITAT Vol. 36 No. 3 (2025): December
Publisher : Department of Social Economy, Faculty of Agriculture , University of Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.habitat.2025.036.3.18

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Apple farming in the Tutur region faces adaptation challenges due to climate change, environmental degradation, and limited access to information. This study highlights the importance of contextual understanding of farmers' information-seeking behaviour by integrating Social Learning (Bandura) and Community of Practice (Wenger) theories. This study examines how farmers seek, interpret, and disseminate information; the social context that shapes the learning process; and the supporting and inhibiting factors of the community information ecosystem. A qualitative approach with a case study design explored apple farmers' learning practices in depth. Data were obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation, and then analysed thematically with triangulation techniques for validity. Results show that farmers actively seek information through digital media, field experiments, and informal discussions. Learning occurs through observation, imitation, and social reinforcement, and is facilitated by a community of practice that encourages a culture of sharing. However, barriers such as closed-mindedness and institutional weaknesses are still found. This study emphasises the importance of participatory and community-based approaches in developing agricultural information systems. The findings are helpful for extension workers and policymakers to design interventions that are adaptive to farmers' social dynamics.