Analysis of Farmer Livelihood Strategy During The COVID-19 Pandemic in Situ Gede Village

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to the community's livelihood system due to the PSBB policy, so it directly impacts people's income. This condition triggers a shift in the strategy of household income patterns, especially for farmers in Situ Gede Village. This study aims to analyze the livelihood system of the Situ Gede Village community and identify farmers' household livelihood strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The qualitative research uses secondary data and field observations through critical informants. The results showed that the livelihood system of the Situ Gede community came from the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic has made farmers' households more vulnerable because of their declining existence. Restrictions on activities outside the home make farming households that play a dual role in relying on livelihood sources only from the agricultural sector. However, the income of farmers' households depending on the farm industry is insufficient to meet their daily needs. Therefore, farming households make adaptations by adjusting expenditures and adding agricultural commodities.