Thriwaty Arsal, FISIP P IPS (2018) Economic Strategy Livelihood And Social Relations Of Onion Farmers In Brebes Central Java. In: International Conference on Rural Studies in Asia (ICoRSIA 2018).

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Abstract

This study aims to examine the livelihood strategy and economic social relations of Brebes onion farmers of Central Java. This research was conducted in Pegandon District Kendal Regency. The data collection was done through observation, interview, documentation study and literature study with data triangulation technique which then analyzed qualitatively to explain the research data and facts. Research findings: (1) One of the livelihood strategies of the Brebes onion farmers to maintain the household economy is to migrate to areas such as Kendal, Majalengka and Tegal in groups. The destination area is chosen based on the area best suited for the growing season of onion growth. Several sub-districts in Kendal Regency are the areas chosen by onion farmers of Brebes to migrate. During the planting period, onion farmers of Brebes will temporarily migrate to the area, especially in Pegandon Sub-district. (2) Temporary migrant onion farmers of Brebes have a high level of rationality such as: establishing social and economic relations in the villages of migrant destination in Kendal. The socio-economic relation is built by onion farmers of Brebes both between farmers and local villagers, relationships on grouping patterns, capital activities and profit sharing system, and fulfillment of daily necessity, as well as on the land lease system, the relationship with the bureaucracy and the village community as a whole

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