Food Vulnerability Condition in Food Production Riau Province Indonesia

Abstract

Regional food security does not guarantee food security at the household or individual level. This study aims to assess household food insecurity in the area of food production centers. The research approach was a survey, conducted in Kuantan Singingi district, Riau Province. The type of data used in this study are primary and secondary data. Primary data come from 91 household samples. The level of household food insecurity is measured using the Household Food Insecurity Scale (HFIAS) method. The results showed that 20.78 percent of households were in food-resistant conditions and 43.42 percent of households were in severe food insecurity. The acceleration of diversification of staple foods through increased knowledge of food and nutrition and acceptability of non-rice food can be a top priority program in realizing food security in Kuantan Singingi district.