Sustainable Rice Farming: Integration Strategy to Increase Rice Productivity in North Maluku Province, Indonesia

Background: This study examines integrative strategies to increase sustainable rice production in East Halmahera District, North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Although the region has great potential in rice production, productivity instability and limited infrastructure are significant constraints. Methods: The research method involved a qualitative approach through interviews, field observations and questionnaires with farmer group leaders and government officials. Data were analyzed using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix) to generate strategy recommendations based on internal and external factors. Result: The strategy that should be prioritized is to build collaborative programs between farmers and local governments to increase access to resources and technology while improving product quality through agricultural practices that are resistant to climate change and input price fluctuations so that they can compete with products from outside with a total alternative strategy (TAS) value of 3.75.