The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on food accessibility and food security (a case study in Central Java)

Rizki Puspita Dewanti; Rysca Indreswari; Raden Kunto Adi; Edi Paryanto; Hardian Ningsih; Dyah Ayu Suryaningrum; Zainal Arifin; Aditya Arief Rachmadhan

doi:10.35891/agx.v15i2.4482

Rizki Puspita Dewanti Department of Agribusiness Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret , Surakarta, Indonesia
Rysca Indreswari Department of Agribusiness Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret , Surakarta, Indonesia
Raden Kunto Adi Department of Agribusiness Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret , Surakarta, Indonesia
Edi Paryanto Department of Agribusiness Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret , Surakarta, Indonesia
Hardian Ningsih Department of Agribusiness Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret , Surakarta, Indonesia
Dyah Ayu Suryaningrum Department of Agribusiness Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret , Surakarta, Indonesia
Zainal Arifin Department of Agribusiness Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret , Surakarta, Indonesia
Aditya Arief Rachmadhan Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur, Indonesia http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5552-3170

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35891/agx.v15i2.4482

Keywords: aksesibilitas pangan, keamanan pangan, pandemi Covid-19, SEM-PLS

Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted food security and accessibility in Central Java Province. This study aims to analyze the effects of the pandemic on food accessibility in three dimensions—physical, economic, and social—and on food security. Methods: The study was conducted in five cities and regencies with high COVID-19 case rates. The research method employs Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) to identify relationships between latent and manifest variables. Primary data were collected from 348 respondents, while secondary data were obtained from relevant agencies. Results: The findings reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic situation indirectly positively affects food security through improved physical access to food, supported by government policies such as large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) and community activity restrictions (PPKM), which allowed markets to operate with health protocols. However, economic and social access to food was not significantly impacted by the pandemic. Physical access was shown to have a direct positive impact on food security, while economic access was highly influenced by the respondents’ economic conditions. Conclusion: In conclusion, food accessibility—particularly physical access—plays a crucial role in maintaining food security during the pandemic in Central Java.

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