Dani Lukman Hakim

Development of Food Plot at The South China Sea of Indonesia's Outer Island

Introduction

Development of food plot at the south china sea of indonesia's outer island. Food plots in Indonesia's Anambas Islands enhance food security & sustainability. Soil (S3) for lowland rice assessed, nutrient/oxygen limits noted, community empowerment stressed.

Abstract

Establishing food plot in the outer island of Indonesia constitutes a strategic approach to bolstering food security and promoting agricultural sustainability. This study investigates the establishment and consequences of food plot on diverse remote islands in Indonesia. The key objectives encompass assessing soil suitability, determining appropriate crop selection, and implementing agricultural practices tailored to specific local climatic and environmental conditions. The study utilizes a mixed-methods methodology, incorporating soil analysis, crop yield evaluations, and interviews with local farmers and agricultural specialists. There are 14 SMUs in Anambas Islands Regency, that are created by layering various thematic maps such as those showing soil composition, topographic features, land use patterns, and climate data, including precipitation levels. Based on the results of the analysis of field and laboratory data, the actual land suitability class for lowland rice commodities was obtained based on the existing potential in the Anambas Islands Regency Area. From the existing soil map units (SMU), all SMU representative points are declared "marginally suitable" for lowland rice commodities, with suitability class S3. Meanwhile, in the subclasses, the inhibiting factors found were quite diverse, such as limited nutrition (nr) and oxygen availability (oa). Community empowerment in Anambas Islands Regency serves as a fundamental determinant in fostering sustainable development and improving the overall well-being of individuals residing within a community. The objective is to enhance the capacity of community members to exercise autonomy in their lives, facilitate informed decision-making, and collaboratively address challenges.

Review

This study addresses a critically important and highly relevant topic concerning food security and agricultural sustainability in Indonesia's remote outer islands. The strategic approach of establishing food plots, coupled with the focus on tailored agricultural practices and community empowerment, demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and potential solutions in such unique geographical contexts. The mixed-methods methodology, incorporating soil analysis, crop yield evaluations, and qualitative insights from local stakeholders, is well-suited to capture the multifaceted dimensions of this issue. The explicit goal of assessing soil suitability, determining appropriate crop selection, and adapting practices to local conditions lays a strong foundation for practical and impactful recommendations. The reported findings offer specific and valuable insights into land suitability within the Anambas Islands Regency. The identification of 14 Soil Map Units (SMUs) through thematic mapping, and the subsequent classification of all representative points as "marginally suitable" (S3) for lowland rice, is a significant result. Furthermore, pinpointing limited nutrition (nr) and oxygen availability (oa) as key inhibiting factors provides crucial diagnostic information for future interventions. While the abstract effectively outlines the methodological approach for suitability assessment, there is less detail regarding the actual *consequences* of established food plots or specific *crop yield evaluations* mentioned as objectives and methods. Clarifying how these aspects are analyzed and presented in the full paper would strengthen the connection between the study's aims and its reported outcomes. Looking ahead, the research provides a vital baseline for sustainable agricultural development in the region. The emphasis on community empowerment as a fundamental determinant for sustainable development is particularly commendable, recognizing that technical solutions must be integrated with local capacity building and decision-making. To further enhance the paper's contribution, the full manuscript should elaborate on the practical implications of the "marginally suitable" classification for lowland rice, perhaps exploring alternative crops or specific soil amelioration techniques that could be implemented through community-led initiatives. Detailing how the technical findings regarding inhibiting factors directly inform the strategies for community empowerment and capacity building would demonstrate a more holistic and integrated approach to achieving long-term food security in these challenging environments.

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