Agrarian Reform Strategy in Tegal Found Not Yet Maximizing Welfare of Coastal Communities
A recent study published in the International Journal of Sustainable Social Science highlights that agrarian reform implementation in Pesurungan Lor, Tegal City, has not yet fully improved the long-term welfare of agrarian communities. The study was written by M. Nur Kamila Amrullah and Andriani. The researchers conclude that the agrarian reform program in the coastal area remains largely administrative, while long-term economic strategies for beneficiaries are still weak. The findings are significant because agrarian reform has long been viewed as a solution to land inequality. However, the Tegal case shows that land redistribution alone is not enough. Without access to capital, business mentoring, and stronger market integration, land recipients do not automatically experience improved living standards.
A recent study published in the International Journal of Sustainable Social Science highlights that agrarian reform implementation in Pesurungan Lor, Tegal City, has not yet fully improved the long-term welfare of agrarian communities. The study was written by M. Nur Kamila Amrullah and Andriani. The researchers conclude that the agrarian reform program in the coastal area remains largely administrative, while long-term economic strategies for beneficiaries are still weak. The findings are significant because agrarian reform has long been viewed as a solution to land inequality. However, the Tegal case shows that land redistribution alone is not enough. Without access to capital, business mentoring, and stronger market integration, land recipients do not automatically experience improved living standards.
Research Focus in Tegal’s Salted Egg Production Area
The study was conducted in Pesurungan Lor Subdistrict, Tegal, one of the pilot areas for agrarian reform in Indonesia. The area is known for its coastal economy, especially duck farming and the local salted egg industry. According to the authors, the region has strong economic potential. Tegal’s salted eggs are widely recognized in regional markets. Yet this potential has not been professionally managed. Many local business actors still face limited access to capital, marketing, and business management skills.
Method: Field Study with In-Depth Interviews
The research used a qualitative case study approach. The team interviewed 15 key informants, including members of the Agrarian Reform Task Force (GTRA), local government officials, university facilitators, farmer groups, salted egg producers, and private sector partners. In addition to interviews, the researchers carried out field observations of duck farming, salted egg production, and agrarian reform activities. Regional policy documents were also reviewed to assess how the program has been implemented.
Main Findings: Program Exists, But Strategy Is Weak
The study found that agrarian reform in Pesurungan Lor has been implemented, but not through a comprehensive strategic management framework. Key findings include:
-Only 52 percent of farmer group members and business actors understand the agrarian reform action plan in their area.
-Around 67 percent of salted egg producers said they never received intensive follow-up mentoring after the initial training.
-The average income increase among beneficiaries is only 8–12 percent per year, far below the local government’s target of 20 percent.
-About 78 percent of duck farmers still depend on imported feed, making them vulnerable to price increases and supply disruptions.
The researchers argue that this shows agrarian reform is still mainly interpreted as land certification rather than a broader economic empowerment strategy.
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Still Ineffective
The program involves many actors, including local government, the Agrarian Reform Task Force, universities, farmer groups, small businesses, and the private sector. However, coordination among these actors remains fragmented. Cross-sector meetings are not held regularly, and responsibilities are not clearly distributed. As a result, business mentoring, supply chain development, and digital marketing support for salted egg products have not reached their full potential. The authors note that universities should play a larger role in technology transfer, livestock innovation, product development, and digital business literacy. In practice, that role remains limited.
Impact on Coastal Communities
The study shows that land certification has improved legal certainty for residents. Duck farmer groups, salted egg cooperatives, and agrarian-based microenterprises have started to emerge. However, broader social impacts remain limited. Many beneficiary households still face challenges in:
-children’s access to education
-health protection
-household food security
-stable income
-long-term business sustainability
For that reason, the authors argue that agrarian reform success should not be measured only by the number of land certificates issued, but also by the broader improvement in community quality of life.
Researchers’ Recommendations
M. Nur Kamila Amrullah and Andriani recommend a new agrarian reform model based on strategic management. The proposed model includes:
-SWOT analysis to identify strengths and barriers
-formal partnerships among government, universities, and private companies
-digital marketing training
-development of a salted egg business cluster
-evaluation systems based on multidimensional welfare
-risk mitigation for livestock diseases and feed price fluctuations
According to the authors, without these strategies, agrarian reform risks remaining an administrative program rather than becoming a tool for real economic transformation.
Author Profiles
M. Nur Kamila Amrullah is a researcher focusing on agrarian policy, rural development, and public strategic management. His work examines land governance, agrarian reform, and coastal community economic development.
Andriani is an academic specializing in community empowerment, public policy, and sustainable social development. Her research focuses on collaborative governance and community-based development programs.
Research Source
Amrullah, M. N. K., & Andriani. (2026). Strategic Management-Based Access Arrangement Strategy for Agrarian Reform to Enhance the Social Welfare of Agrarian Communities in Tegal City. International Journal of Sustainable Social Science, 119–144.
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