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Shifting cultivation and soil conservation strategies among Papuan communities, Indonesia MAHMUD, MAHMUD; ENDAYANI, SRI; STEFANO, ANDREW; LAKEHU, AMALIA; MUTAKIM, MUTAKIM; WAHYUDI, WAHYUDI; HUSODO, SUSILO BUDI; MOELJONO, SOETJIPTO
Asian Journal of Agriculture Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Smujo International

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Abstract. Mahmud, Endayani S, Stefano A, Lakehu A, Mutakim, Wahyudi, Husodo SB, Moeljono S. 2025. Shifting cultivation and soil conservation strategies among Papuan communities, Indonesia. Asian J Agric 9: 671-682. Local Papuan communities in Indonesia, rely heavily on land resources for food security, yet shifting cultivation remains the dominant practice. This system, while traditional, often leads to soil nutrient depletion, reduced productivity, and increased deforestation. To understand the dynamics of local farming practices, this study applied interviews, surveys, and participatory approaches with farmers and community members. Findings reveal that short-term crops such as long beans, peanuts, cabbage, chilies, and sweet potatoes dominate cultivation, contributing to rapid soil fertility loss. In contrast, perennial crops such as Areca catechu, Musa paradisiaca, Nephelium lappaceum, and Artocarpus altilis are typically maintained in fixed plots without being shifted. To address soil degradation, the study proposes several conservation strategies. These include mulching to retain soil moisture, living fences and cover crops to minimize erosion, intercropping to diversify yields and improve nutrient cycling, and the integration of Multipurpose Tree Species (MPTS) and hedgerows to restore long-term soil fertility. Collectively, these measures can reduce the necessity for continuous land clearing and help communities move toward more sustainable sedentary agricultural systems. Beyond technical solutions, the research highlights the importance of strengthening community awareness about forest and soil conservation. Transitioning away from shifting cultivation not only improves land productivity but also contributes to broader ecological resilience. By adopting integrated conservation practices, Papuan farmers can secure food production, maintain forest ecosystems, and develop more sustainable livelihoods in harmony with their environment.
Co-Authors Ariance Juli Ross Nauw ARMANSYAH K. RACHIM ARMANSYAH K. RACHIM Charly B. Wanggai Cicilia M.E. Susanti Dessy Ernawati Dewi R. Sari Endra Gunawan Helmy Y. Setiabudi Lakehu, Amalia Mahmud Mahmud Mecky Sagrim Moeljono, Soetjipto Muliyana Arifudin Mustofa Rizki MUTAKIM Mutakim, Mutakim Nadapdap, Rosmaina Julianti Rahayu, Yuyu Sepus M. Fatem Sri Endayani, Sri Stefano, Andrew Susanti, Cicilia Maria Erna Wahyu Setiawan Wahyudi Wahyudi Zainuddin Killian