Analysis of Sustainability of Porang (Amorphophallus Muelleri B) in Madiun, Indonesia

HistoryMadiun Regency is the largest porang producing region in Indonesia, with the widest area of cultivated land.The region is expected to serve as a sustainable porang agribusiness development model, encompassing increased production, improved farmer income, and alignment with ecological conservation principles.This study aims to assess the sustainability status and identify the most sensitive attributes influencing the sustainability of the porang agribusiness in Madiun Regency.A survey was conducted with 368 porang farmers, and data were analyzed using the Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) method with the RAP-Porang Agribusiness approach.The analysis covered five dimensions: economic, social, ecological, institutional, and cultural.The results indicate that the porang agribusiness in the region falls into the "less sustainable" category with a sustainability index score of 46.01.The cultural dimension recorded the highest score (57.46), reflecting the deep-rooted traditional values associated with porang farming.In contrast, the ecological dimension showed the lowest score (28.14), highlighting the urgent need to enhance farmers' ecological awareness to ensure long-term sustainability.The findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions, particularly in environmental management, to promote the sustainable development of porang agribusiness in the region.