Pemetaan risiko pada usahatani rumput laut di Kabupaten Buton Tengah

Abstrak

This study aims to map risks in seaweed farming in Central Buton Regency. The research was conducted in 2025 using both quantitative and qualitative approaches through a survey of 100 seaweed farmers selected purposively. Data analysis employed risk identification, risk mapping using a probability–impact matrix, and correlation analysis between risk levels and farm profitability. The results revealed that farmers face major risks during the stages of seed supply, maintenance, as well as harvesting and post-harvest handling. High-risk categories include seed damage, ice-ice disease outbreaks, and market price fluctuations. Risk mapping showed that most risks fall into medium to high categories. Correlation analysis demonstrated a negative relationship between risk levels and profitability, indicating that higher risks lead to lower farmer income. Suggested risk management strategies include improving seed quality, adopting adaptive farming practices, strengthening farmer institutions, and diversifying markets. This study is expected to serve as a reference for both farmers and local government in formulating risk mitigation policies for seaweed farming.

Kata kunci

• Central Buton
• Profitability
• Seaweed
• risk mapping