Spatial pattern of agricultural land conversion in West Java Province

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Abstract

Population growth has an implication on increasing demand for land. The demand for built-up area is filled by land conversion, mostly from agricultural land. On the other hand, population growth requires an increase in food production as well as land for agriculture. Conversion of agricultural land can threaten the availability and food security. The purpose of this study is to identify the spatial pattern of changes in agricultural land in West Java Province as input to improve food security condition in this province. Descriptive statistics and spatial analysis were used to analyse the area of agricultural land, conversion of agricultural land, and spatial pattern of changes in agricultural land in West Java Province. The data used is time series data in the period of 2005-2014. The result of analysis shows that there are still areas with a high percentage of agricultural land in West Java Province. The rate of conversion of agricultural land varies widely. Cities or regions with very high land conversion rate tend to concentrate in metropolitan areas.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012034
JournalIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Volume131
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Mar 2018
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Green Agro-Industry and Bioeconomy 2017, ICGAB 2017 - Batu City, East Java, Indonesia
Duration: 24 Oct 201725 Oct 2017

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger

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