An Assessment of Protected Rice Field Policy (LSD) in Semarang Regency on Rice Production to Support the Food Estate Program

Abstract

Indonesia, through the Regulation of the Minister of ATR/BPN Number 12 of 2020, designates Protected Rice Fields (LSD) to secure productive rice lands. This policy supports the food estate program and national food security. In Semarang Regency, the establishment of LSD has been reinforced by the Semarang Regency Spatial Plan (RTRW). This study aims to examine whether the determination of LSD in Semarang Regency has supported rice production as part of the food estate program. The methods used in this study include rice production mapping, map overlay, and calculation of rice availability needs. The analysis results show that in 2023, Semarang Regency experienced a rice production surplus. However, by 2043, the regency is projected to be unable to maintain its rice self-sufficiency. Three sub-districts will shift from surplus to deficit between 2023 and 2043, namely Tuntang, Banyubiru, and Bawen Districts. The findings of this study can serve as a basis for developing agricultural and rice field management strategies.