An Exploratory Study on the Food Estate Ecosystem: A Case of Papua Pegunungan Province Indonesia

Raymod Piring; Lazarus Suyatno; Sandra Erawanto; Irwansyah Pandjaitan

doi:10.56982/dream.v4i04.307

Authors

Raymod Piring University of Baliem Papua, Indonesia
Lazarus Suyatno University of Baliem Papua, Indonesia
Sandra Erawanto Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Irwansyah Pandjaitan Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56982/dream.v4i04.307

Keywords:

food estate ecosystem, food estate development, Papua Pegunungan province, exploratory study

Abstract

This exploratory study investigates the food estate ecosystem in Papua Pegunungan Province, Indonesia, with a focus on understanding its structure, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable agricultural development. As the Indonesian government seeks to enhance food security and economic growth, the Papua Pegunungan region has been identified as a key area for the establishment of food estates aimed at boosting agricultural productivity. Through a mixed-methods approach, including interviews with local stakeholders, field observations, and policy analysis, the study examines the current state of agricultural practices, the role of local communities, and the environmental implications of large-scale food estate projects. Preliminary findings suggest that while the food estate initiative has the potential to improve food security and provide economic benefits, challenges related to land use, infrastructure, and community engagement need to be addressed. This paper provides insights into the complexities of integrating traditional agricultural knowledge with modern agricultural systems in the context of Papua Pegunungan, offering recommendations for policy improvements and sustainable development strategies. The results of this study contribute to the broader discourse on food estate initiatives in Indonesia and similar regions globally, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to development that considers ecological sustainability, local cultural practices, and long-term economic viability.

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