Carrying Capacity of Agriculture Sector Based on Commodities’ Production in Kulonprogo Regency

Abstract

Becoming one of leading sectors in supporting national economic, especially low middle people, agriculture has multi-function in regional development. This study aims to analyze the carrying capacity of agriculture sector based on commodities’ production in Kulonprogo Regency. Those commodities come from agriculture, horticulture, plantation, livestock and aquaculture. Quantitative method was used based on supply and demand of land. The calculation was based on regulation by Ministry of Life Environment, Indonesia. Results show that the carrying capacity of agriculture sector has enough supportability for demand. The land availability is 108,019.05 ha and land requirement is 107,492, it means the carrying capacity is surplus. The demand of agriculture products in term or keeping land for human and environment come to problem if not balance. Both supply and demand must meet in the balance and support each other.