Risk Mitigation in Environmental Conservation for Potato Production in Cisangkuy Sub-Watershed, Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia

Nur Syamsiyah (), Sara Ratna Qanti and Dini Rochdiani
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Nur Syamsiyah: Department of Agricultural Social-Economic, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
Sara Ratna Qanti: Department of Agricultural Social-Economic, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia
Dini Rochdiani: Department of Agricultural Social-Economic, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang 45363, Indonesia

Agriculture, 2024, vol. 14, issue 10, 1-21

Abstract: Potatoes are a crop that thrives in highland areas, and Bandung Regency is one of the major potato production centers in West Java. This production center is located in an environmentally focused village development area within the Cisangkuy Sub-Watershed of Bandung Regency. The purpose of this study is to identify risks arising from various risk sources and to formulate risk control strategies for potato production in this region. The method used is the house of risk (HOR) method. In farming activities, farmers must comply with environmental regulations. However, many farmers are still unaware of the importance of environmental sustainability, particularly in their use of chemicals. To actively engage in environmental management efforts, it is crucial to understand the characteristics of potato farmers in Bandung Regency, especially those located in the development area of environmentally focused villages within the Cisangkuy Sub-Watershed. The results of this study identified 33 risk events. The risk event with the highest impact is waterlogged plants (E10), with an impact value of 8.9. Based on the Pareto diagram, 16 priority risk sources need to be addressed. The most significant risk source identified is the use of uncertified seeds (A29). To mitigate risks in potato production, 21 preventive actions (PAs) have been proposed. One of the most effective strategies is for farmers to purchase seed potatoes directly from Balitsa (PA1), with an effectiveness ratio (ETD) of 4372. Another recommended strategy is to purchase certified seeds from other breeders (PA2). These strategies are prioritized to reduce the risks faced by potato farmers.

Keywords: mitigation; risk; potato production; potato farmers; environment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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