Agricultural Science
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): September

A Strategic Model To Fulfil The Food Security of Farming Families Who Maintain The Culture of Growing Local Madurese Maize

Ramon Syahrial (Unknown)
Heri Susanto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2024

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to identify the factors affecting farmers' decisions to continue planting Madura local corn and to determine strategies for ensuring food security for Madura local corn farmers in addressing declining productivity. The research design used is quantitative, as it involves numerical data analyzed through descriptive statistical methods. The population of this study is local corn farmers in Madura, with a sample size of 192 respondents. The quantitative method employs testing using SmartPLS 4.0. The results indicate that farmers' decisions to plant Madura local corn significantly impact their coping mechanisms. The choice to plant local corn also has a significant impact on their social capital. Coping mechanisms significantly influence family food security. Social capital also has a significant effect on family food security. The decision to plant Madura local corn indirectly affects family food security through coping mechanisms. Farmers' decisions also impact family food security through social capital. Strong social networks and community support help enhance food security by providing necessary resources and assistance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

agriscience

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE is a peer-reviewed, scientific journal published by Faculty of Agriculture Merdeka University Surabaya, ISSN 2597-8713 (Online) - 2598-5167 (Print). The aims of the journal are to publish and disseminate high quality, original research papers and article review in plant science ...