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Survival Strategies of Dryland Farmers in Highland Areas in Relation to Daily Life in Wiyurejo Village, Malang Regancy

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  • Feri Fahrian Maulana

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  • Adip Wahyudi

    State University of Malang image/svg+xml
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  • Aditya Baghaswara

    Western Sydney University image/svg+xml
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  • Syifa’ul Maghfiroh

    Universitas Insan Budi Utomo Malang
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  • Bramantiyo Kurniawan Dwi Putra

    University of Brawijaya image/svg+xml
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  • Ahmat Fanani Hidayatulloh

    State University of Malang image/svg+xml
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  • Muhammad Asyrofi Al Kindy

    Nalanda University image/svg+xml
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  • Radya Wirawan Nurjati

    National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University image/svg+xml
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Keywords:
Farmers, Dryland, Survival Strategies, Wiyurejo Village, Economic Diversification
Abstract

Climate uncertainty and extreme market price fluctuations place dryland farmers in the highlands of Pujon District in serious economic vulnerability, while the demands of meeting basic needs continue to increase. This study aims to analyze the survival strategies constructed by farmers in response to these economic pressures. Using a descriptive qualitative approach in Wiyurejo Village, data was collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results show that farmers implement multiple adaptation strategies: active strategies through job diversification into non-agricultural sectors and the integration of crop-livestock systems to support daily cash flow; passive strategies through subsistence ethics in the form of drastic reductions in food consumption and the postponement of secondary needs; and network strategies that utilize social capital through informal loans from relatives and patron-client relationships with collectors. The discussion highlights that the integration of the vegetable and dairy sectors is key to the unique resilience of Pujon farmers, distinguishing them from other regions. In conclusion, farmers rationally optimize all their socio-economic assets to maintain their families' livelihoods, even though their bargaining position is often constrained by asymmetrical market structures.

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