Analysis of Livelihood Assets and Sustainable Strategies of Farmers in Laiyolo Baru Village, Selayar Island Regency

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Abstract The farmers in Laiyolo Baru Village rely heavily on the assets they manage within the forest area. In 2019, the forest management unit began restricting activities within the forest area, leading to conflicts between them and the farmers. This affected the farmers’ livelihood system and forced them to find appropriate strategies to survive. This research was conducted to analyse the livelihood assets owned by the farmers, and will also formulate sustainable livelihood strategies that can be applied by farmers in Laiyolo Baru Village. Sustainable livelihood focuses on developing and supporting the farmers’ economic and social well-being. The sample of this research is a forest farmer group in Laiyolo Baru Village. Data was collected through interviews, questionnaires, field observations, and documentation studies. Data analysis was conducted using quantitative descriptive methods, employing a scoring method for five livelihood capitals, followed SWOT analysis, and the determination of strategic priorities using the QSPM. The results showed that there are five types of livelihood capitals: human, natural, physical, social, and financial. This research found that physical capital is the highest capital, and financial capital being the least capital. Additionally, this study’s analysis resulted in seven strategies grouped into four categories: survival, consolidation, accumulation, and diversification. The top priority strategy identified from the analysis is to implement dual income patterns, which are deemed crucial for enhancing the livelihood system of farmers in Laiyolo Baru Village.

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