An Analysis of Regional Sustainable Food Security in Jambi Province

Suandi, Dompak Napitupulu, Yusma Damayanti

Abstract: This study was aimed to: (1) determine the regional food security, (2) determine the household food security, and (3) analyze the food security sustainability in Jambi Province. The study was conducted in Jambi Province by purposively selecting four districts, namely: Kerinci, Merangin, Muara Jambi, and Tanjung Jabung Barat district. This study used cross-section primary data. The data collection was conducted from May until August 2017 by interviewing 400 respondents who were selected by cluster and purposive sampling. Data were analyzed in descriptive and Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS) approach, with RAPFISh (Assessment Technique for Fisheries) technique. The results showed that food security in the study area was classified as food secure group. The household food security was adequate. The data analysis showed that the food security is quite sustainable with the status of 52, 35

Keywords: food security, household, RAPFISH , regional, sustainable