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Journal : Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal

FOOD SECURITY CHALLENGES AND POLICY RESPONSES IN SOUTH SULAWESI : TOWARD SUSTAINABLE SELF-SUFFICIENCY Zulkifli, Zulkifli; Dahliana, Besse; Suhartina, Suhartina
Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal (MICJO) Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Vol. 2 No. 4 Edisi Oktober 2025
Publisher : PT. Jurnal Center Indonesia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62567/micjo.v2i4.1249

Abstract

This study analyzes the challenges of food security and the policy responses of the government in achieving food self-sufficiency in South Sulawesi in 2025. The research aims to identify production-consumption gaps, distribution bottlenecks, and the impacts of climate variability and agricultural policies on food availability, accessibility, and affordability. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques through household surveys, in-depth interviews with farmers and policymakers, field observations, and secondary data from the Central Statistics Agency and the South Sulawesi Agricultural Department. The results reveal persistent production deficits for rice and soybeans, while corn has reached a surplus, illustrating structural imbalances among staple commodities. Approximately 62% of respondents reported difficulties in transportation and storage due to inadequate infrastructure, contributing to post-harvest losses and unstable food prices. Government programs such as irrigation development, input subsidies, and farmer training have provided partial benefits, yet 57% of farmers indicated irregular access to such support. Moreover, climate shocks such as El NiƱo continue to depress yields and increase vulnerability among smallholder farmers. Conversely, social capital, manifested in farmer groups and cooperative networks, has played a significant role in sustaining household food availability and resilience. The findings suggest that food security in South Sulawesi cannot be addressed solely through production increases. A multifaceted strategy is required, emphasizing rural infrastructure development, climate-smart agricultural innovation, institutional and irrigation reform, and community-based mechanisms that strengthen social capital. This integrative approach provides empirical evidence for policy design and contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable food self-sufficiency in Indonesia.
Co-Authors A, Nita A. Sabambang, A. Sabambang Abd. Rahman Agustina Ali, Najmah Amansyah , Adek Ananda, Wahyu Anita Merry Cisca Arif, Maria Nisaul ARSYAD, Hasmita Dewi Eliyanti Astuti, Mia Puji Aswin Aswin Bahtiar Bahtiar Dahliana, Besse Dahniar Dahniar Dahniar, Daniar Deasy Siregar, Santy Dewi, Cindar DK, Taufik Eka Wati, Novi Elisabeth Elisabeth Elisabeth, Angela F. Najah, F. Najah Fahrodi, Deka U. Farida Juwita Faris Jumawan, Faris fitri setiyani dwiarti, fitri setiyani Girsang, Ermi Halifah, Syarifah Hamdanah Hamdanah Hasnani, Hasnani Herman, Arfian Alinda Hutagalung, Caroline Febrina Ibrahim, Syahrianti Ikram, Zul Indrawan Indrawan Intan Andrella Nalrirati Irma S Irma Susanti S irza Haicha Pratama Ismar, Elza Fahliza Johar Amir Kangga, Elizabeth Khatifah Khlaiq, Taufiq Dunialam Lestari Ramadhani Nasution , Sri Liena, Liena Lister, Clarissa Luwandi Suhartono M. Masdi, M. Masdi M. Mustari, M. Mustari M. Yogi Riyantama Isjoni Manalu, Angelia Tesalonika Mawarni Meldawati Artayani Meliala, Yose Marselius A.P. Misbar, Nurul Fadilah Morgan, Julian Muammar Muammar, Muammar Muhammad Erik Kurniawan Muhammad Ihsan Muhammad Irfan MUHAMMAD TAUFIK Mukhtar, Zulfikri Mulyani, Yuli Wahyu Tri Mutia, Maya Sari Napiah Nasution, Ali Nasir, Aco Nasution, Chairul Radjab Nasution, Sri Lestari Ramadhani Natali, Oliviti Novia Novia Nurzhafirah, Nurzhafirah Oculi Zaluchu, Sarah Oktavia, Silvin Pancarina Pardi Pardi, Pardi Purba, Amelia Salsabila Purba, Arna Fransisca Millyanti Putri, Nadya Nazimuddin Putri, Rizkiana Raisa, Daeva Mubarika Ratna Septiyanti Rauf, Eka Ubaya Taruna Renaldi, Muhammad Rizal Rezeki, Naomi Grace S, Irma Susanti Sabambang, Arif Said, Nur S. San, Kon Sari, Agustina Sari, Nini N. Sembiring , Intan Permata Sari br. Siti Nuraliah, Siti Sri Rika Amriani. H Sujatmiko3, Cahya Sukoco, Hendro Sulistijanto, Eddy Susanti, Laila Syah, Setiawan Putra Syahputra, Ari Denggan Syarif, Nurbaiti Tamarin, Tamarin Taruna Rauf, Eka Ubaya Taufik Dunialam Khaliq Thomson Parluhutan Nadapdap, Thomson Parluhutan Todung Donald Aposan Silalahi Utami, Rahmawati Ning Widya Yanti Sihotang Wienaldi, Wienaldi Wisnaningsih, Wisnaningsih Yanti Sri Rejeki Yosep Primus Tafonao Yuli Evadianti, Yuli Zul Astri Zulkifli Zulkifli