INSIST (International Series on Interdisciplinary Research)
Vol 4, No 1 (2019)

Rice Supply Patterns in Kalimantan Selatan: Part of solution for regional food security

Arief RM Akbar (Lambung Mangkurat University)
Alan Dwi Wibowo (Lambung Mangkurat University)
Alia Rahmi (Lambung Mangkurat University)
Sigit Prabawa (Universitas Sebelas Maret)



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Publish Date
01 Apr 2019

Abstract

South Kalimantan is a largest rice producer in Kalimantan island. More than five years its rice met by their own production, moreover it has supplied to other area such as Kalimantan Tengah, Kalimantan Timur and Kalimantan Utara. In many studies, rice stocks play a critical role in determining the regional’s food security. In recent issues, rice stocks has a wide impact on an array of economic, political, societal stabilities. Unfortunately, most of the land in Kalimantan Selatan is classified as wetlands, where the land productivity is low. Therefore, this study analyzes rice supply patterns in Kalimantan Selatan in order to provide policies development toward rice self-sufficiency. This research is using system dynamics approach to explore the system which then develop any alternatives of rice policies. Eventually, this study provides evidences for the need to consider rice supply system in the regional’s food security policies.

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INSIST is an International online journal which publishes innovative research papers and critical reviews in the field of engineering and interdisciplinary science researches. It focuses on but not limited to Electrical and Telecommunication, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Environmental ...