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Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
Core Subject : Agriculture,
Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology (JAAST) is an international journal, focuses on applied agricultural science and applied agricultural technology in particular: agricultural mechanization, food sciences, food technology, agricultural information technology, agricultural economics, agricultural statistics, bioinformatics, farm structure, farm power, agricultural machinery, irrigation and drainage, land and water resources engineering, renewable energy, environment, crop production, and crop protection.
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An Analytical Hierarchy Process-Based Evaluation of Food Estate Location Selection: A Case Study in Central Java Poppy Arsil; Rifda Naufalin; Hana Hanifa; Ratna Satriani; Dhifan Kemal Akbar; Icuk Rangga Bawono; Rifky Dwi Prastomo
Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Articles in Press
Publisher : Green Engineering Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jaast.v10i2.418

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The food estate program is a governmental initiative designed to facilitate the integrated development of food systems within a designated area, including agriculture, plantations, and animal husbandry. The objective of the present study is first to identify the most suitable agricultural crop according to local determining characteristics; and second, to evaluate the land's suitability for each chosen agricultural crop. This study employed a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The qualitative study focused on the identification and analysis of the criteria used for the selection of suitable food estate locations and the determination of promising commodities within the study area. This was achieved through a series of focus group discussions (FGDs). Three FGDs were conducted with participants comprising provincial and regency-level government decision-makers and experts from local universities. Their insights contribute to the formulation and refinement of the selection indicators relevant to local conditions. The quantitative study employed the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), enabling a systematic evaluation of expert priorities. To assess and rank the importance of key criteria influencing location selection decisions, eleven experts were interviewed. The AHP results have identified seven main criteria as being essential for determining the suitable locations for food estates in Purbalingga Regency. Pineapple has been identified as the most suitable, promising commodity for food estate development in Purbalingga Regency, as determined by the integrated assessment. This determination is based on the compatibility of pineapple with local environmental conditions, its market potential, and stakeholder preferences.
Integrating Land Use Planning with Regenerative Agriculture: A Synergistic Approach to Enhance Sustainable Agricultural Productivity and Ecosystem Resilience Ahmad Arif Darmawan; Suntoro Suntoro; Eni Kusumawati
Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Articles in Press
Publisher : Green Engineering Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jaast.v10i2.451

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Land-use planning and regenerative agriculture are increasingly recognised as complementary strategies for addressing declining soil quality, land degradation, and the need for more resilient food systems. The present study investigates the manner in which the integration of regenerative practices within land-use planning frameworks contributes to sustainable agricultural productivity and ecosystem stability. A bibliometric analysis of 70 publications from 2015–2025 using VOSviewer has identified key thematic clusters, including climate–resilience, sustainable productivity, spatial governance, green infrastructure, and environmental monitoring. The findings show that regenerative practices, such as no-till systems, cover cropping, diversified rotations, and agroforestry, support soil restoration, carbon accumulation, and water retention. Land-use planning provides the spatial, institutional, and regulatory mechanisms needed to align these practices with land suitability, environmental carrying capacity, and regional planning objectives. Evidence from marginal lands (S2 and S3) highlights the effectiveness of regenerative methods in enhancing productivity when integrated with suitability assessments and long-term planning. A case study of Brazil’s Carbon Farming Initiative demonstrates how coordinated land-use policies, spatial data, and public–private partnerships can scale regenerative systems and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis further shows that this integration supports multiple Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to food security, clean water, climate action, and terrestrial ecosystem conservation. Key barriers, including policy fragmentation, limited farmer adoption, and technological constraints, are addressed through recommendations involving financial incentives, farmer training, geospatial monitoring, and precision agriculture tools. The study provides a comprehensive understanding of how land-use planning can operationalise regenerative agricultural strategies to enhance landscape resilience, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen long-term sustainability across agricultural regions.