Analisis Komoditas Unggulan Sektor Pertanian dan Perannya pada Pembangunan Wilayah di Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara

Abstract

Strategic planning for superior commodities in the agricultural sector for regional development in North Tapanuli Regency, recognized as a quality food barn, views the agricultural sector as a primary contributor to the formation of the Gross Regional Domestic Product. This research aims, firstly, to analyze the leading commodities in the agricultural sector of North Tapanuli Regency, with a focus on food crops, vegetables, and perennial crops. Secondly, it aims to analyze the planning and strategy for developing leading agricultural commodities in the context of regional development in North Tapanuli Regency. The analytical methods applied involve the Location Quotient (LQ) to identify leading commodities and the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) with a SWOT approach to formulate development strategies. The results indicate that leading food crops include wetland rice, upland rice, maize, and peanuts, while vegetable crops involve chili, tomatoes, cabbage, and green onions. Meanwhile, leading perennial crops consist of coffee, rubber, coconut, and cocoa in various sub-districts. Implementation of development strategies includes coaching farmers in conservation farming, strengthening cooperative alliances of farmer groups, and controlling the conversion of agricultural land into built-up areas in accordance with the spatial plan of the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) of North Tapanuli Regency. These findings provide insights for local governments, farmers, and relevant stakeholders in designing policies that support sustainable economic growth in North Tapanuli Regency.