Mapping Demographic Conditions and Vegetable Horticulture Production to Support Household Food Security

Indonesia is an archipelagic country in the world. This condition affects the demographic conditions in each region in Indonesia. The aim of this research is to determine the mapping of demographic conditions and vegetable horticulture production to support household food security. The research method is descriptive quantitative. Data collection uses secondary resources from Provincial, BPS, Regency data in Figures, demographic data, production and vegetable horticulture harvest area, while primary data was from field observations. The research results show that the population, population growth and population density in Barito Kuala Regency continue to fluctuated fron 2015 to 2024 . Household vegetable needs will increase along with the increase in population growth and population density as happened in Barito Kuala Regency. The amount of vegetable horticulture production in Barito Kuala Regency continues to increased during 2015-2024 even though it has experienced a decline. In 2019-2020 this increase was quite drastic and this could be due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The mapping results revealed that the dominance of red chilies and cayenne peppers presents an opportunity for development as a superior regional commodity. Strengthening chili production has the potential to increase farmer incomes, improve food access, and strengthen household food security. The research findings identified key commodities that can be developed to support household food security.