Sustainable Agriculture in Indonesia's New Capital City: Economic Growth and Food Security

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Researchers from Universitas Mulawarman have conducted a comprehensive study on the relationship between labor, employment opportunities, loan value, and entrepreneurship with expenditure and per capita income, and economic growth in the agricultural sector within the IKN region. The study examines the impact of these factors on food security and sustainable agriculture in Indonesia's new capital city, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN). The findings of the research highlight the importance of inclusive agricultural economic policies for promoting economic growth, improving per capita income, and ensuring food security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that labor, entrepreneurship, and per capita expenditure positively influence economic growth in the agricultural sector within the IKN region.
  • These variables also have a positive impact on per capita income, indicating that economic growth is linked to improved living standards.
  • Employment, loan value, per capita income, and economic growth are positively associated with per capita expenditure, suggesting that increased expenditure leads to improved economic outcomes.
  • The research emphasizes the need for inclusive agricultural economic policies to promote economic growth, improve per capita income, and ensure food security.
  • Stakeholders, including policy makers, academics, businesses, and local communities, should develop more inclusive agricultural economic policies to support sustainable agriculture in Indonesia's new capital city.
  • The study's findings have significant implications for the development of sustainable agriculture in Indonesia's new capital city, particularly in terms of promoting economic growth and ensuring food security.

Statistics:

  • The study analyzed secondary data from government agencies for the period 2015-2023.
  • Time-series regression was used to analyze the data and identify the relationships between the variables.
  • The empirical findings highlight the importance of labor, entrepreneurship, and per capita expenditure in promoting economic growth and improving per capita income.
  • The study suggests that inclusive agricultural economic policies can help refine and expand existing conceptual frameworks for sustainable development.

Sources:

  • NewsRx. (2025, September 12). Universitas Mulawarman Researchers Provide Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Sustainable Food and Agriculture (Navigating a sustainable agricultural economy in Indonesia's new capital city). Ecology, Environment & Conservation, 649.
  • Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability. (2025, 9(2)). Navigating a sustainable agricultural economy in Indonesia's new capital city.
  • Centre for Science and Technology, IAIN Surakarta (2025). Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability.
  • Arfiah Busari, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Mulawarman, Indonesia.