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Agricultural land development strategies based on regional potential for sorghum cultivation Annida, Vallentia Nisrina Qurratuain
Holistic: Journal of Tropical Agriculture Sciences Vol. 3 No. 2: January (2026)
Publisher : Institute for Advanced Science, Social, and Sustainable Future

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/hjtas.v3i2.2026.2200

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Background: Sorghum has been known in Indonesia for a long time, but its development is not as good as rice and corn. This is because there are still few areas that utilize sorghum plants as food. Land evaluation is a process of assessing the potential of a land used as the basis for sector development in an area that is useful for reorganizing existing land use to assist in making land use planning decisions. This study aims to identify the characteristics of soil physical and chemical properties in Sitimulyo Village and develop agricultural land development directions for sorghum. Method: The research used a stepwise diagram interpretation method, integrating soil laboratory analysis, field observations based on Land Map Units, and interviews using the key-person informant approach. Spatial analysis with ArcMap was also applied to evaluate land characteristics, including land use, slope classes, and cultivation suitability. Finding: The findings indicate that land suitability in Sitimulyo Village generally falls within moderately suitable (S2) to suitable (S1) categories, with limiting factors including rainfall, slope, and cation exchange capacity. Furthermore, this analysis confirms that existing seasonal agricultural areas—particularly rice fields, swampland, and mixed gardens—are in line with the 2021-2026 Piyungan Subdistrict Strategic Plan, which indicates high potential for sorghum development. Conclusion: Policy implications include the need for targeted management of limiting factors and the development of extension programs to promote sorghum as an alternative crop, thereby supporting food diversification and improving the socio-economic resilience of local farmers. Novelty/Originality of this article: The originality of this study lies in integrating soil laboratory analysis with spatial evaluation to provide site-specific recommendations for sorghum cultivation.
Influence of soil physical and chemical in supporting sorghum productivity and development Annida, Vallentia Nisrina Qurratuain
Journal of Agrosociology and Sustainability Vol. 3 No. 2: (January) 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jassu.v3i2.2026.2201

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Background: Sorghum has been known in Indonesia for a long time, but its development is not as good as rice and corn. This is because there are still few areas that utilize sorghum plants as food. Land evaluation is a process of assessing the potential of a land used as the basis for sector development in an area that is useful for reorganizing existing land use to assist in making land use planning decisions. This study lies in the integration of detailed soil physical and chemical characterization with land use change into practical, site-specific development directions for sorghum cultivation at the village scale. Previous studies focus mainly on general suitability classification, this research links soil directly to management recommendations and planning, providing a decision-support for promoting sorghum as an alternative food crop in marginal agricultural areas in Yogyakarta. Methods: This study was conducted in Sitimulyo Village, Bantul, from October to December 2023. Field surveys, soil sampling, laboratory analysis of physical and chemical properties, and water quality measurements were carried out to assess soil characteristics across various land uses. Findings: The results obtained show that in general the condition of land suitability in Sitimulyo Village has a level of moderately suitable (S2) to suitable (S1) with limiting factors of rainfall, slope, and Cation Exchange Capacity. Conclusion: Recommendations from this study are to make efforts to improve and sufficient level of management of limiting factors to improve the land suitability class. In addition, there is a need for more review and counselling on sorghum farming to improve the social and economic conditions of surrounding farmers. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study lies in the integration of detailed soil physical and chemical characterization with land use change into practical, site-specific development directions for sorghum cultivation at the village scale. Previous studies focus mainly on general suitability classification, this research links soil directly to management recommendations and planning, providing a decision-support for promoting sorghum as an alternative food crop in marginal agricultural areas in Yogyakarta.