LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION OF RICE FARMER HOUSEHOLDS IN INDRAMAYU DISTRICT, WEST JAVA, INDONESIA

Rice farming households with limited capital often employ various strategies to diversify their livelihoods for life sustenance. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of the household capital of rice farmers on livelihood diversification in Indramayu District. A survey method was utilized and data were obtained from 214 rice farming households, which were selected using the proportional simple random sampling technique. The data obtained in this study were analyzed using the partial least square method. The results showed that the household capital of rice farmers had a positive and significant effect on livelihood diversification. Based on the findings, government policy recommendations had been prioritized, focusing on physical capital through the provision of agricultural tools and machinery. The government must also prioritize natural, financial, social, and human capital by anticipating climate change, increasing support for capital sources, fostering social networks, and improving farming skills, respectively.