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SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF CASSAVA PRICE POLICIES IN LAMPUNG

Jurnal Al-Ijtimaiyyah · Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 337–351

DOI
10.22373/al-ijtimaiyyah.v11i2.32376
ISSN
2461-0755, 2654-5217
Published
2025-12-30
Publisher
Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

Cassava is a strategic commodity in Lampung Province that plays an important role in food security and the local economy. Data from Statistics Indonesia in 2024 shows an improving trend in poverty reduction. With 941,230 people compared to 970,670 people in March 2023, this shows that if managed properly, the agricultural sector can reduce poverty levels. However, the oligopsonistic market structure puts farmers in a weak bargaining position. To overcome this, the Lampung Provincial Government issued Governor's Instruction No. 2 of 2025, which sets a reference price of IDR 1,350/kg with a maximum discount of 30%. This study aims to analyze the socioeconomic impact of this pricing policy and its effectiveness for farmers. The research method used is a literature study by examining data from academic journals, BPS reports, and other publications, as well as interviews with selected farmers as respondents. The data is analyzed qualitatively using a descriptive-analytical approach to see the suitability between the policy objectives and the reality in the field. The results of the study show that pricing policies provide little protection for farmers through guaranteed base prices and more secure market access. However, rafaksi practices that are not always transparent, weak supervision, and low productivity remain major obstacles. This study also found that factory closures occurred due to economic pressures and market uncertainty, lax import policies, and weak coordination between the central and regional governments in managing trade. This study confirms that the cassava pricing policy in Lampung serves as an important first step in reducing farmers' vulnerability, but it is not enough to achieve sustainability. Updates to pricing, increased productivity, and institutional support are needed to ensure the sustainable welfare of farmers.

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  • Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Amai Gorontalo
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Dhian HerdhiansyahAffiliation unknown11
Muhammad SyukriUniversitas Halu Oleo3
Khairuddin KhairuddinUniversitas Islam Negeri Sultan Amai Gorontalo2
Nurul AzmiAffiliation unknown2
Rini Nurul AmlaAffiliation unknown2
Sefrilita Risqi Adikaning Rani RaniAffiliation unknown2
Amriani YusufAffiliation unknown1
Justawan JustawanAffiliation unknown1
Nur IdaInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari1
Muh AmirAffiliation unknown1
Sartono SartonoUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Faisal SaputraAffiliation unknown1
Eka SuaibUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Susi Sani FatmawatiAffiliation unknown1
La TarifuUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Marlinda MarlindaAffiliation unknown1
Saidin SaidinUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Asmunidar AsmunidarAffiliation unknown1
La Ode MustafaAffiliation unknown1
Basriah BasriahAffiliation unknown1
M Najib HusainAffiliation unknown1
Irmayani IrmayaniAffiliation unknown1
Tajuddin TajuddinUniversitas Muhammadiyah Parepare1
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