Analysis of Corn Farmers Household Ressilence in Watodiri Village, IIe Ape District, Lembata Regency

Abstract

Household food security is a crucial indicator of community welfare, particularly in agricultural regions. This study aims to: (1) analyze farmers' income, as well as household food and non-food consumption expenditures, (2) assess the Food Expenditure Share (FES), and (3) examine the influence of household income and the education level of the household head on the food security of maize farmers in Watodiri Village, Ile Ape District, Lembata Regency. The research employs a quantitative approach, with data collected through surveys of maize farmers. The results indicate that the average income from maize farming is IDR.1.237.333/year, while additional income from other farming activities amounts to IDR.1.776.678/month and non-farming income averages IDR.2.311.111/month, resulting in a total household family income of IDR.4.190.900/month. Household food expenditures reach IDR.2.260.793/month, while non-food expenditures amount to IDR.1.449.110/month. An FES value of 61% suggests that maize-farming households in Watodiri Village fall into the food-insecure category. Factor analysis reveals that household income and the education level of the household head significantly influence food security, with higher-income and better-educated households tending to have better food security. These findings provide empirical evidence on the importance of increasing income and knowledge capacity in promoting food stability. Policy recommendations include economic empowerment programs and sustainable agricultural training to enhance food security in Watodiri Village