Analysis of Sorghum Local Food Development Analysis Community-Based For Food Security and Nutrition in Lembata and East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara Province

Abstract

This study analyzed local food development with community-based sorghum in two villages in the Lamaholot region, Lembata Regency and East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. Research how sorghum development is related to the national food system by Food Law No. 18 of 2012 and according to the Sustainable Food System of FAO, as well as analyze how the food system is related to SDGs (2) without hunger. The research design is a mixed method, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis. The research resource persons were farmers, village heads, traditional leaders, religious leaders, cultural leaders, and local governments. Research findings show that the development of local food in both villages of the Lamaholot Tribe is in harmony with nature, respects all living things as a unit, and is by local wisdom. Community practices strongly support sustainable food systems.  The practices carried out impact social, environmental, and economic sustainability. The above findings are reinforced by the results of quantitative analysis, which shows that: 1) The development of local food based on sorghum meets the expectations of farmer group members and is by local wisdom. 2). There is a linkage between the local food system of sorghum and the national food system and sustainable food system for environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Judging from the linkage of the national food system, it is obtained that the development of local food meets the elements of food availability, access, and utilization. 3) Development of local food sorghum as an alternative to overcome food security and nutrition.