Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Environment and Sustainability Issues, ICESI 2019, 18-19 July 2019, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

Research Article

The Coastal Sandy Land for People Food Security (Case Study in Karangsewu Village, Galur Sub District, Kulonprogo District, Yogyakarta Special Region)

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.18-7-2019.2290373,
        author={Rahma  Hayati},
        title={The Coastal Sandy Land for People Food Security (Case Study in Karangsewu Village, Galur Sub District, Kulonprogo District, Yogyakarta Special Region)},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Environment and Sustainability Issues, ICESI 2019, 18-19 July 2019, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={ICESI},
        year={2019},
        month={12},
        keywords={coastal sandy land food security food crops},
        doi={10.4108/eai.18-7-2019.2290373}
    }
    
  • Rahma Hayati
    Year: 2019
    The Coastal Sandy Land for People Food Security (Case Study in Karangsewu Village, Galur Sub District, Kulonprogo District, Yogyakarta Special Region)
    ICESI
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.18-7-2019.2290373
Rahma Hayati1,*
  • 1: Geography Department, Social Science Faculty, UNNES, Indonesia
*Contact email: rahmahayati72@mail.unnes.ac.id

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out contribution of agricultural activities in coastal sandy land to the food security of people in the case village. This research is qualitative research which used spatial approach. Methods of data collect were literature studies, documents from relevant government agencies, observations, surveys and in-depth interviews. The results of this study are; l) coastal sandy land for farming in Karangsewu Village are able to supply food to other regions for vegetables, fruits, nuts, corn, cassava, and sweet potatoes; 2) food distribution outside and inside Karangsewu Village are smoothly; 3) people in Karangsewu village have good access to food because it is supported by good transportation facilities and infrastructure and high income; and 4) people in Karangsewu Village have many choices about foodstuffs, because they plant several types of food crops and are able to bring in various types of other foodstuffs.