Food is the most basic human need and also everything derived from processed biological resources, which is intended as food and drink for humans. Food politics is a term that includes not only food policies and legislation, but also aspects of production, control, regulation, inspection, distribution, and consumption of commercially grown food. How is the Power Relationship between the State and Farmer Groups in Mata Air Village, Kupang Tengah District, Kupang Regency? Research Objective: To Analyze the Power Relationship between the State and Farmer Groups in Mata Air Village, Kupang Tengah District, Kupang Regency. This research is a field study that uses qualitative research methods with a descriptive approach. The conclusion from the results of this study is that the power relationship factor greatly influences the development of agriculture in Mata Air Village. The government has a role in regulating the distribution of subsidized fertilizers so that they are evenly distributed to each farmer group. On the other hand, the heads of farmer groups have an equally important role, namely distributing to each farmer and cultivator according to their needs, namely the ratio of the amount of fertilizer to the area of rice fields cultivated. Timely distribution of fertilizers from third parties, as well as irrigation channels that are repaired through the government. Thus, when all roles are carried out well, agricultural productivity can increase, which will have a significant impact on farmers' welfare.
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