The Conversion of Productive Agricultural Land and the Growth of Developed Land in Ciampea District, Bogor Regency

Abstract

This study examines the conversion of agricultural land due to the expansion of built-up areas in Ciampea District, Bogor Regency, Indonesia, to identify land cover changes, factors driving agricultural land conversion, reasons why farmers sell their land, and the economic impacts on food crop production. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, the study employs land cover analysis, factor analysis, and lost productivity analysis. Findings indicate a direct relationship between the growth of built-up areas and the reduction of undeveloped land, with built-up areas increasing by approximately 218.7 hectares annually. Six variables influence land conversion: location, irrigation channels, economic pressure, population growth, and housing needs. Additionally, six factors affect farmers' decisions to sell: land size, private sector influence, generational factors, living expenses, family responsibilities, and government policies. The conversion of agricultural land has significantly reduced the economic value of food crop production. From 2019 to 2023, the shift of productive land to non-agricultural use resulted in an estimated revenue loss of IDR 4,138,080,000 from rice farming. These findings highlight the urgent need for sustainable land management strategies to balance development and agricultural productivity.