Authors:
Alexander Phuk Tjilen, Inez Cara A. Phoek

Addresses:
Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Musamus University, Merauke, South Papua, Indonesia. Faculty of Business and Accountancy, Management Study Program, Saint Theresa College of Economics, Merauke, South Papua, Indonesia. 

Abstract:

This study addresses the limited empirical evidence on how regenerative agriculture can be integrated into public policy to simultaneously strengthen food security and promote regional economic development, particularly in eastern Indonesia. Focusing on Merauke Regency, a region with distinct ecological and socioeconomic characteristics, this research aims to (1) analyze the contribution of regenerative agriculture to food security and economic development and (2) assess the role of local government in promoting its implementation through policy innovation, technology facilitation, and farmer assistance. Using a multidisciplinary approach that combines environmental, agronomic, and development economic perspectives, the study finds that regenerative agriculture enhances food availability, stability, access, and utilization through improved soil fertility, crop diversification, and climate resilience. Economically, it reduces production costs, increases farmer incomes, creates new employment opportunities, and strengthens local supply chains. The findings also highlight key drivers and barriers, including policy support, access to technology, institutional capacity, and market incentives. The study concludes that regenerative agriculture, when supported by adaptive and evidence-based public policy innovations, can serve as a strategic instrument for sustainable food systems and regional economic independence. The results provide practical policy implications for local governments in designing integrated, long-term strategies toward sustainable agricultural transformation in Merauke Regency.

Keywords: Regenerative Agriculture; Public Policy Innovation; Food Security; Development Challenges; Regional Economic Development; Agricultural Sector; Food Production; Agricultural Models.

Received on: 31/05/2025, Revised on: 02/08/2025, Accepted on: 01/10/2025, Published on: 03/03/2026

DOI: 10.69888/FTSPL.2026.000580

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Public and Law, 2026 Vol. 1 No. 1, Pages: 35-46

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