Agussabti, Agus Nugroho, Ahmad Fariz, Muhammad Cheryl Amelin Alsa, Siti Dwi Sarah, Iga Masaya
Food insecurity among marginal farmers in Aceh Province, Indonesia, illustrates the complex interplay of economic, environmental, and socio-cultural factors undermining resilience. This study, based on data from 378 farming households, applied the House of Risk (HOR) and Vulnerability as Expected Poverty (VEP) models to identify key risks and strategies. Internal factors, - land ownership, low yields, and limited capital- account for 60% of food insecurity risks, while external drivers, such as water scarcity (23%) and climate change (20%), amplify vulnerability. Regression analysis showed that education, diversified incomes, and land ownership enhance resilience, whereas shocks like COVID-19 and rising food prices worsen insecurity. Households commonly relied on social networks and community initiatives, though unsustainable coping strategies, like asset liquidation, persisted. The study recommends expanding financial services, promoting sustainable agriculture, and investing in climate-resilient infrastructure. Findings offer insights for tackling food insecurity in conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable regions, emphasizing the need for integrated, equity-driven interventions. © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia; Department of Livestock Socioeconomics, Faculty of Animal Science, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia; Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
