Production of Tubers as Local Food Crops: Overview of Types, Production, and Cultivation by Farmers

Tubers in the Waru District are one of the local foods that have great potential in supporting local food diversification. Based on Presidential Regulation No. 81 of 2024, which mandates the acceleration of food diversification based on the potential of local resources to meet diverse food needs. Tubers in the Waru District are one of the local food crop commodities that have the potential to be developed. This study aims to examine the description of tuber production in Waru District, Pamekasan Regency, including the types and distribution of tubers, production quantities, and cultivation patterns carried out by farmers. The study was conducted from July to September 2025 using a survey method with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through direct field observation, structured interviews with questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The results showed that there are twelve types of tubers in Waru District, consisting of eight types of tubers that are still cultivated and four types of tubers that only grow wild or are underutilized. Cassava, blue taro, and yams are the main commodities with the highest distribution and production rates, despite their relatively simple cultivation methods. This indicates that tubers have the potential to be developed as local foods to support food diversification.