Sustainable intensification practices of fish-rice co-culture in Java, Indonesia: technical, socio-economic and environmental features

Joko Mariyono

Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 2023, vol. 14, issue 5, 1015-1032

Abstract: Purpose - Rice agroecosystems must grow sustainably to meet the increasing demand for food. A fish-rice co-culture was introduced to conserve rice agroecosystems in farming communities. This study aims to assess the technical, socio-economic and environmental outcomes as the pillars of sustainability. Design/methodology/approach - This study employs a mixed qualitative-quantitative approach to assess a sustainable intensification programme's impact on sustainability. Data were collected using group discussions and self-assessment surveys. The study sites cover East Java and West Java provinces. Findings - This study found that rice-fish co-culture improved the sustainability of the farming system. Farmers applied pest and disease management and partially substituted inorganic fertilisers with organic ones. The outcomes were apparent in the diversity of harvested products. Economically, the rice yield increased, the production costs decreased and the resultant increased income. Environmentally, the fish-rice co-culture was sound because of ecological inputs. The population of natural enemies of pests increased. Socially, fish-rice co-culture was acceptable to the community since there was no conflict with the local governments, local norms and religions and the existing farming practices of other crops. Research limitations/implications - This study was based on five groups as case studies, such that the result might not represent the general condition. Originality/value - The study's methodology was supported by valid economic theories and data directly gathered from farmers.

Keywords: Agroecosystems; Environmentally friendly agriculture; Farmer field schools; Integrated fish-rice farming; Social acceptance; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/JADEE-09-2022-0208

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