Pesanggem
is an agricultural business that applies an agroforestry system on leased land,
as is done by farmers in Ploreng Hamlet. Farmers in Ploreng Hamlet rent land
from the Forest Village Community Institute (LMDH) to grow crops using an
agroforestry system. This system aims to optimize agricultural yields, reduce
the risk of losses, and preserve the environment. However, the policy of
converting palawija land to sugar cane reduces production land, thus having a
negative impact on their income. This research aims to determine the
socio-economic and survival strategies of the Ploreng Hamlet pesanggem after
the conversion of secondary crops land into sugar cane land by the KPH.
The type of research is
qualitative research. The data collection procedure was carried out by means of
observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. The data used are primary
data and secondary data obtained from interviews and documents, as well as
supporting journals. The subjects of this research are farmers affected by land
transfer by KPH, while the object of this research is the survival strategies
carried out by farming families in the face of limited family economic
conditions.
The research results show
that farmers are very dependent on the land they rent, while natural factors
and unstable market prices affect their income. Land conversion increasingly
narrows production space. To overcome this, farmers use several strategies,
such as opening side businesses, saving money by prioritizing food needs, and
using social networks to borrow money from relatives or friends. This strategy
helps them stay afloat amidst difficult economic situations.
Keywords: Survival Strategy, Pesewa
Farmers, Family Economy