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This paper explores the critical role of government in maintaining fair and stable food prices, particularly from the perspective of Islamic economics. Fluctuations in food prices can significantly affect both low-income communities and farmers. Therefore, the government is expected to act proactively by implementing policies such as subsidies, setting fair price benchmarks, and monitoring distribution to prevent harmful practices like hoarding. In Islamic economics, justice is a core principle emphasizing honest and transparent transactions while strictly prohibiting exploitative practices such as usury and speculation. This study discusses how Islamic principles, including zakat and equitable distribution, can be integrated into food policies to build a more just and sustainable system. The findings suggest that governments should strengthen market oversight, improve public education, and develop community-based social programs to ensure fair access to food for all segments of society

Sustainable food security is a strategic issue in rural development that requires a comprehensive approach based on local communities. This community service activity aims to provide socialization and education on sustainable food security through a socio-economic phenomenological approach focusing on the role of farmer housewives in Pondidaha Village, Konawe Regency. The implementation methods include educational lectures, focused group discussions (FGD), field visits, and hands-on sustainable food management practices involving 20 farmer housewife respondents. The results show that 80% of participants gained adequate understanding of sustainable food security concepts, local food diversification strategies, and active roles in improving family welfare through strengthening socio-economic capacity. The main challenges identified include limited access to resources, dual roles of housewives, and seasonal income instability. The implemented solutions include sustainable agriculture management training, food diversification counseling, and improved market access. This socio-economic phenomenology-based education provides a perspective that the life experiences, cultural values, and habits of farmer housewives are key to the success of food security programs at the community level. This activity contributes to increasing awareness, skills, and community participation in realizing sustainable food security in Pondidaha Village.

Sustainable food security is a strategic issue in rural development that requires a comprehensive approach based on local communities. This community service activity aims to provide socialization and education on sustainable food security through a socio-economic phenomenological approach focusing on the role of farmer housewives in Pondidaha Village, Konawe Regency. The implementation methods include educational lectures, focused group discussions (FGD), field visits, and hands-on sustainable food management practices involving 20 farmer housewife respondents. The results show that 80% of participants gained adequate understanding of sustainable food security concepts, local food diversification strategies, and active roles in improving family welfare through strengthening socio-economic capacity. The main challenges identified include limited access to resources, dual roles of housewives, and seasonal income instability. The implemented solutions include sustainable agriculture management training, food diversification counseling, and improved market access. This socio-economic phenomenology-based education provides a perspective that the life experiences, cultural values, and habits of farmer housewives are key to the success of food security programs at the community level. This activity contributes to increasing awareness, skills, and community participation in realizing sustainable food security in Pondidaha Village.

This studyaims to examine the economic activities of low-income communities and identify factors that influence these activities in Tamaila Utara Village,Tolangohula Sub-district,Gorontalo Regency. The study employed a qualitative method using a systematic approach. Data collection techniques included observation, interview, and source triangulation.Data analysis involved data reduction followed by drawing conclusions. The findings indicate that most low-income residents in Tamaila Utara rely on agriculture, particularly corn farming, as their primary livelihood. Farming activities are supported by family members due to limited financial capacity to hire labor, and the tools used are still very simple or traditional. For crop distribution,the community depends on local traders who offer prices significantly lower than market rates, due to limited transportation access to larger markets. In terms of consumption,residents can only meet their basic needs, with low nutritional intake due to minimal income. Other challenges to improving the local economy include water scarcity during the dry season, low educational attainment among farmers,lack of government-provided training, and unpredictable weather and environmental conditions. Therefore,government support is urgently needed,such as irrigation development, agricultural training, and the provision of modern tools or technology to enhance community welfare in the future.

This research aims to investigate whether production costs and selling price influence the income of corn farmers in Ilomata Vilage, Atinggola Sub-District, Gorontalo Utara Regency. Employing using a linier regression. The findings indicate a positive in Ilomata Village, Atingggola Sub-disctrict, Gorontalo Utara Regerency. The findings further confirm that production sosts and selling price exert a statistically significant influence on the income of these corn farmers in Ilomata Village, Atinggola Sub-district, Gorontalo Utara Regerency. Additionally, these findings demonstrate the value of coefficient of correlation (R) which further confirms that contribution of variable of production costs and selling price, simultaneously, elucitade corn farmers’ income 0.415 or 41.5%.

This study aims to analyze the economic and social impacts within the environmental context on the sustainability of catfish farming in Basanah Village. Environmental issues such as water quality, land availability, and land-use changes have significantly affected aquaculture practices. Moreover, the social dynamics of the surrounding community, including patterns of cooperation, public perception of catfish farming, and economic impacts on farmers’ income and welfare, are central to the investigation. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach through field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving local farmers, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders. The findings reveal that economic aspects, such as production cost efficiency and income improvement, are highly dependent on stable environmental conditions and strong social support. Conversely, environmental degradation and weak social participation hinder business development. Therefore, participatory-based policies integrating sustainable environmental management with the strengthening of local socioeconomic capacities are urgently needed. This study offers a significant contribution as a foundation for formulating empowerment strategies for environmentally and socially-based small-scale aquaculture enterprises at the village level.

This study aims to determine the partnership pattern between CV Agrowates and melon farmers and to determine the difference in income of melon farmers before and after partnering.  The research design used in this research is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis methods with survey research methods, sampling using saturated sampling To determine the income of farmers before and after partnering used cost analysis and farm income (profit), namely Profit (p) = Total Revenue (TR) - Total Cost (TC). To determine the difference in income of melon farmers before and after the partnership was further analyzed with the T-test.    The results showed that the partnership pattern between the CV Agrowates company was the Agribusiness Operational Cooperation (KOA) partnership pattern. The role of partner farmers as providers of land, labor, production equipment and production facilities such as fertilizers, while the company as a means of providing seeds, extension and guidance of cultivation personnel. The partnership pattern significantly shows a real difference.  Income before partnering amounted to Rp. 116,259,299.93 with R / C of 2.95 while the income of farmers after partnering amounted to 146,612,513.3 with R / C of 3.37, Partnership can increase the income of melon farmers in Wates Village by 26.11%.

Cemani Village, Grogol District, Sukoharjo, has great potential to be developed as an agrotourism destination, thanks to its fertile land and strong community support. However, the development of the agricultural sector, particularly orchard, remains limited. This community service program aims to empower women through the Farmers Women’s Group (KWT) and PKK, with focus on food security through urban farming. Activities include extension of superior seed planting, training in horticultural cultivation techniques, and distribution of seeds to the community. The program also introduces the concept of agrotourism to boost income through harvests and educational tours. The results show an increased understanding of sustainable cultivation techniques. To ensure the program's sustainability, further training, infrastructure development, and routine monitoring are required, along with collaboration between the village government, universities, and BUMDes to establish Cemani Village as a model of agrotourism destination.

Land degradation due to intensive agricultural practices is a serious issue threatening food security and ecosystem balance. Monoculture farming systems often lead to soil fertility decline, increased erosion, and reduced soil biodiversity. As an alternative, agroforestry has been developed to enhance agricultural productivity without compromising soil health. Agroforestry integrates agricultural crops with trees or other woody plants in a mutually beneficial system. Several studies have shown that agroforestry improves soil organic matter content, retains soil moisture, and reduces erosion and nutrient loss. This study employs a literature review method to analyze the effectiveness of agroforestry in improving soil health and agricultural productivity. Agroforestry has been found to enhance agricultural productivity through crop diversification, efficient land use, and climate change mitigation. Diversification not only strengthens food security but also increases farmers’ income by minimizing crop failure risks and enhancing nutritional value. Additionally, agroforestry optimizes land use by improving yield per unit area and reducing environmental degradation through natural resource conservation. Agroforestry also plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change by increasing ecosystem resilience, sequestering carbon, and reducing extreme weather impacts. However, the adoption of agroforestry faces challenges, including a lack of farmers’ knowledge, limited policy support, and varying environmental conditions. Addressing these barriers through improved education, supportive policies, and sustainable resource management can accelerate agroforestry adoption. With broader implementation and strong policy support, agroforestry can drive agricultural sustainability and enhance community well-being.

The Sauyunan Women Farmers Group and the Sabilulungan Farmers Group face obstacles in meeting the demand for quality banana seeds. They usually get banana seedling propagated conventionally with the consequence that production is not optimal because of many deficiencies. Moreover, their knowledge about banana pests and diseases and their management is still lacking. These challenges were answered by providing counseling and technology transfer of acclimatization of tissue culture banana seeds based on the concept of integrated pest and disease management. The programs was attended by 23 participants who were group members and a Field Instructor Officers of Tamansari District. Participants were given counseling on the economic potential of bananas, banana tissue culture seedling,  acclimatization, and types of banana pests and diseases and their management in an integrated manner. In addition, technology transfer of tissue culture banana seedling acclimatization was provided through training methods which included preparing media, planting seeds (acclimatization), handling, transplanting, as well as observation and monitoring. Thus, participants were given insight and skills in responding to the supply of quality banana seeds needed in an effort to increase their income through this program.

This study aims to examine the farmer empowerment program for food security and community economy. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the problems studied. The sampling technique in this study uses purposive sampling . Data collection techniques are carried out by means of observation, interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis techniques in this study are carried out by reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The results of this study illustrate that the farmer empowerment program for food security in Lookeu Village has been carried out well by the village government. The farmer empowerment program is in the form of food availability, food availability stability and accessibility. In this case, the Lookeu Village government has distributed subsidized fertilizers, superior seeds, pesticides, assistance, farm roads, reservoirs and irrigation channels. Meanwhile, the farmer empowerment program for the community economy, which is reviewed from the community's income and the number of poor people, has increased family economic income through agricultural productivity. Thus, the farmer empowerment program effectively helps the community in maintaining food security and provides an increase in the community's economy which has an impact on reducing the number of poverty.

This study aims to analyze the level of attack by Macaca hecki on cultivated plants in Makarti Jaya Village, Pohuwato, Gorontalo. Agriculture is the main source of income for the local community, but the presence of Macaca hecki can threaten agricultural yields. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative, with data collected through direct observation and interviews with farmers experiencing the attacks. The results indicate that corn (Zea mays) is the most consumed plant by Macaca hecki, followed by cocoa (Theobroma cacao) and several other types of fruit such as bananas and papayas. The high consumption rates of these cultivated plants negatively impact agricultural results, causing significant economic losses for farmers. Therefore, it is important to understand the attack patterns and the factors influencing the behavior of Macaca hecki. This research recommends the need for more effective protection strategies, such as the placement of physical barriers and diversification of plant types. Thus, it is hoped that this study can contribute to the management of conflicts between wildlife and agriculture, as well as enhance the economic sustainability of farming communities.

Fisheries extension services play a strategic role in strengthening the capacity of fish farmers and accelerating the development of sustainable aquaculture businesses. The effectiveness of extension activities is strongly influenced by how fish farmers perceive the roles performed by fisheries extension workers. This study aims to analyze the level of fish farmers’ perceptions of the role of fisheries extension workers in developing aquaculture businesses in Loa Kulu District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. In addition, this research examines the characteristics of fish farmers and analyzes the relationship between internal and external factors and the level of perception toward extension roles. This study employed a descriptive and correlational research design using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. A total of 42 respondents were selected from 719 fish farmers using the Slovin formula with a 15% margin of error and proportionate stratified random sampling across 10 villages. Data were collected through structured questionnaires using a Likert scale and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman's rank correlation analysis. The results indicate that the overall perception of fish farmers toward the roles of fisheries extension workers—namely as educators, facilitators, motivators, innovators, advocates, organizers, and evaluators—falls within the high category. Among these roles, the organizer and facilitator roles received the highest perception scores. Internal factors such as age, income, and land area showed significant correlations with certain extension roles, particularly the roles of educator, motivator, and evaluator. External factors, including interaction with extension workers, interaction with traders, availability of market information, and access to aquaculture science and technology, were also significantly correlated with perception levels. These findings suggest that strengthening both socio-economic conditions and access to information and technology can enhance positive perceptions of extension services, ultimately contributing to more effective aquaculture development programs. The study highlights the importance of optimizing extension performance to sustain fish farmers’ productivity and welfare improvement.

The purpose of the study was to analyze the impact of the crude palm oil export ban on the income of oil palm farming businesses in Danau Embat Village, Maro Sebo Ilir District. The study was conducted from January 2023 to August 2023. The types of data used were primary data and secondary data. The sample determination was carried out by simple random sampling. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively and quantitatively. Quantitative analysis was carried out using the Paired Sample t Test (Test of two paired average differences). The results of the analysis of the two average differences test were significant for oil palm farming business income between before and after the CPO export ban, this can be seen from the significant value of 0.001 which is smaller than the probability value (α) of 0.05, which means that the impact of the CPO export ban has an effect on the decline in the income of oil palm farming businesses on smallholder plantations in Danau Embat Village. The CPO export ban should be reviewed because it will have an impact on the income of oil palm farmers.

The Kebun Soka Sari Women Farmers Group in Sukaraja Village is a group that empowers women in agriculture to support food security and the family economy. Its members are housewives around Griya Asoka who manage small farms in their yards. They develop pakcoy cultivation with a hydroponic system. The women farmer group not only provides healthy food, but also adapts to modern agricultural technology. They are active on social media and sell hydroponic pakcoy vegetables to supplement their income. The purpose of this journal is to determine the adoption of digital technology and introduce a website for marketing agricultural products. The research method used is quantitative method by distributing questionnaires. The questionnaire aims to determine the level of knowledge of farm women's groups and the use of digital in product marketing. The use of digital in product marketing in the Women Farmers Group has no difficulty in adopting digital technology. They have used digital applications to share activities and promote products. Their customers come from local residents and outside the village. They are also enthusiastic about the introduction of websites in product marketing.

The aimed of this research was to analyzing the problems and income of fish farming businesses in Loa Kulu District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. This study used qualitative descriptive analysis methods and income analysis. The results of the study showed that the problems faced by fish farmers in Loa Kulu District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency related to fish farming (tilapia fish breeding and enlargement) were the problem of uncertain water quality in the Mahakam River, flooding in fish seed cultivation ponds, and lack of information on disease control in cultivation activities and complaints about slow fish growth in several cultivation locations. The amount of income from 19 fish farmers who carried out seed farming businesses was in the interval of IDR 48,131,090.48 / year to IDR 767,232,756.71 / year with an average of IDR 260,778,413.40 / year per respondent or IDR 21,731,534.45 / month per respondent. The amount of income from 23 fish farmers who run fish farming businesses is in the interval of IDR 81,245,257.14/year to IDR 2,908,679,785.71/year with an average of IDR 1,153,670,371.64/year per respondent or IDR 96,139,197.64/month per respondent.

Rice is the main source of income for rural communities in Bojonegoro Regency and is one of the main food commodities that is a priority in agricultural economic development both at the national and regional levels, especially Bojonegoro Regency. The Bojonegoro Regency area is crossed by the Bengawan Solo River which is one of the sources of air for rice plants. The purpose of this study was to determine the production and income of rice farming in the Bengawan Solo Hilir Watershed, Bojonegoro Regency. The sample used was 30 farmers taken purposively who had land around the Bengawan Solo Hilir Watershed. The analysis method used was the Cobb Douglas production function method and farm income analysis. The results showed that rice farming in Bojonegoro Regency was profitable. This can be seen from the farm income of Rp. 760,586,000.00. Rice farm income is the difference between revenue and total costs used, which are Rp. 969,050,000 and Rp. 208,464,000, respectively. The production factors used in the model are land, labor, and fertilizer production factors. The production factor that has a significant influence is the land production factor which has a calculated t value of 6.305 which is greater than the t table value of 2.405 at a 95% confidence level.

Empowerment can be interpreted as an effort to increase the ability of the community to participate, negotiate, influence and control the institutions of their community on a large scale for the sake of improving their lives. Describe the impact of empowerment of the Bosar Bayu Farmer group in improving community welfare. In this study, the researcher used a qualitative research type with a descriptive approach. Qualitative research is research that intends to understand the phenomenon of what is experienced by the research subject, for example behavior, perception, motivation, actions, and others holistically and by means of description in the form of words and language. The reason for choosing the type of qualitative research with a descriptive method is because the process of formulating the problem carried out in the study was carried out comprehensively, broadly, and in depth in discussing the phenomena that occurred in the field. Then the data obtained from farmers in the form of information both verbally and in writing that describes the situation directly in the field, so that it is able to describe what happened at the research location in more detail, and try to obtain and reveal data on the impact of empowerment of the Maju Horas farmer group in improving community welfare in Bosar Bayu village. Building Farmers' Knowledge and Skills, Increasing agricultural production, Increasing the standard of living and equalizing income levels, As a means of cooperation between group members. Based on the results of the research that has been discussed regarding the empowerment of the Maju Horas farmer group in improving the welfare of the community in Bosar Bayu Village, it can be concluded that empowerment is an effort to make the community independent. Keywords: Jeremiah 22:10-12, Disobedience, Exile, Leadership, Obedience to God, God's Judgment, King Shallum (Jehoahaz), Spiritual Destruction, Divine Justice, Social Suffering, Promised Land, Consequences of Disobedience, Hermeneutics, Judah's Kings, Spiritual and Political: Consequences.

Water is the main need for every living creature, including humans. However, sometimes the springs are located under residential areas. To lift water to residential areas, large amounts of electrical energy are needed to drive water pumps. Apart from the very large electrical energy sources required, the price of water pumps is very expensive, it is necessary to develop alternative energy sources. An alternative energy source that has enormous potential in Indonesia is solar energy. Every year the sun releases 745 thousand trillion kWh of solar energy reaching the earth. In connection with the above, dedication was carried out regarding the design of the solar water pump. In the design of the solar water pump, a DC water pump is used with a solar power source using 3 solar panel modules. Through the Mitra Village Service SKIM, LPPM UNMUS 2024 Program, this service will examine the performance of the solar water pump, namely the maximum power produced by the solar panels, the water flow that can be lifted by the pump and the duration of operation in a day. The results of service activities in the form of technology that has been installed in partner plantations in Waninggap Nanggo Village, this technology is able to save on plantation operations, especially water pump electricity costs, by using solar power sources. Based on the analysis, electricity costs have been saved by 30%, thereby increasing partner income.

The superior horticultural commodity, namely starfruit, has great potential in increasing farmers' income, especially in the Langensari area, Banjar City. However, the need to increase household expenditure efficiency is a challenge that must be overcome. Thus, it is important to analyze how the profits and expenditure patterns of starfruit farmers' households in Langensari The method used in this study is the survey method and the analysis method used is income analysis and R/C ratio. The results of the study of the average profit per hectare of starfruit farming in Langensari District, Banjar City is IDR 103,536,510.30. With an R/C value of 3.19, it shows that it has a very high efficiency value. The pattern of household expenditure of farmers with a total average expenditure of IDR 3,016,394, which is divided into Household Needs of 77%, Education Expenditure of 21.3%, Health Costs of 1.73%, and PBB expenditure of 0.17%.