The Problems and Constraints in Managing Tidal Swamp Land for Sustainable Food Crop Farming (A Case Study of Trasmigration Area of Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency, Jambi Province, Indonesia)

This study is conducted to reveal the problems and constraints of farming in wetlands (lowlands), particularly tidal wetlands which have an impact on the extent of reduction in agricultural areas and low crop production of 2-3 tons / ha. The research was conducted with a qualitative approach by observation, FGD and interviews using questionnaires. The statistical data obtained from Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency of the period 2005 2011 show that there has been a reduction in harvested area of 10,205 ha and a decrease in the amount of crop production amounts to 43,660 tonnes. The low production is also due to the lack of water system management, unavailability of means of agricultural production support like seeds, fertilizers, and lack of education and training. The high value of the selling price of commodity crops also has an impact on the growing interest and willingness of the farmers to cultivation of paddy plant.