Analysis of Rice Production Development in Supporting Local Food Security in East Kolaka Regency

Abstrak

Rice is a strategically important commodity in the national economy, primarily due to its role as the staple food for the Indonesian population. As the population grows, the demand for rice is expected to increase, requiring a consistent rise in domestic rice production at both local and national levels. The government's efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency need to be supported to realize national food security. Various policies have been implemented to boost domestic rice production. This study aims to analyze the development of rice production in East Kolaka Regency to support local food security. The data used in this study were secondary data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) from 2018 to 2022. The data were analyzed using the growth rate formula to assess changes in production over time. The results show that rice production in East Kolaka Regency decreased from 92,773 tons in 2018 to 88,994 tons in 2022. The average rice production over the past five years was 89,305 tons, with an average annual growth rate of only 1%. These findings indicate that efforts to increase rice production in East Kolaka Regency need to be enhanced to effectively support sustainable local food security. Strategic actions are required to address these challenges, including innovations in cultivation techniques and further government policy support.