The Role of Farmer Women in Realizing Household Food Security in Tangerang District (Case Studies in the District Kronjo)

Khaerul Saleh

Abstract

The existence of women in the household has a strategic position, especially in maintaining family food security. A woman plays an important role in organizing and selecting food materials to be processed into family food. This study aims to determine: (1) The condition of women's household food security farmers in the district Kronjo, Tangerang Regency; (2) Factors influencing the role of women farmers in realizing food security at the household level in the District Kronjo, Tangerang Regency; (3) Factors influencing the pattern of food diversification in Kronjo, Tangerang Regency. This research was conducted in 3 villages that is village Pasilian, Kronjo Village, and Village Pagedangan Ilir. Data were collected from 85 female farmers using simple random sampling and data analysis using regression analysis with the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method. The results showed that the level of family food security in the Kronjo sub-district was included in the food security category food (73.77%), while those included in food insecurity are 32.23%. Factors that influence the role of women farmers in achieving food security at the household level in the District Kronjo, Tangerang Regency, are household income, female farmer income, number of families, education level, and access information. Factors influencing the pattern of food diversification in District Kronjo, Tangerang Regency, are the price of rice; the number of family members; income family; and level of education.

 

Keywords: the role of women; food security; women farmers

 

 


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