Institutional strengthening of farmer group to support sustainable agriculture and food security in Pesawaran regency

Sustainable agriculture and food security can be realized through the institutional strengthening of farmer groups, namely independent business and collective solidarity in facing land degradation problems, environmental quality degradation, and food security problems. This study aimed to analyze the role of farmer group institutions in supporting sustainable agriculture and food security of farmers. The method used in this study was a survey research method. The research approach used was a quantitative approach that is supported by qualitative data. Data used in this study were primary data from interviews using questionnaires to research respondents and in-depth interviews. Furthermore, the data were analyzed by the tabulation technique and analyzed by correlation analysis using the SPSS application. The results showed that the There is no significant relationship between the roles of farmer groups in preserving the environment. However, farmer groups as learning units have a significant relation to farmers' ability to preserve the environment. The relationship between farmer group institutions (means for learning, cooperation arena, and production units) and household food security level has a very significant relation both as a whole and as a group function. The institutional strengthening of farmer groups indirect affected the improvement of environmental quality and had a direct effect on rice farmers' food security in Pesawaran Regency.