Sustainability analysis of watermelon farming in Subak Intaran Barat, Bali

Authors

  • Ida Bagus Purna Wijaya Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
  • Dwi Putra Darmawan Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
  • Widhianthini Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia

Keywords:

sustainability, watermelon farming, Subak, MSA, semi-urban agriculture

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the multidimensional sustainability status of watermelon farming in Subak Intaran Barat, identify sensitive attributes influencing sustainability, and formulate adaptive and sustainable development scenarios. The study adopts a descriptive quantitative approach using the Multiaspect Sustainability Analysis (MSA) method. Sustainability is assessed across five main dimensions: economic, social, ecological, institutional, and technological aspects. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants, field observations, and document analysis. The analysis was conducted to determine the sustainability index, sustainability status position, and the most influential sensitive attributes affecting changes in the sustainability status of watermelon farming. The results are expected to indicate that the sustainability of watermelon farming in Subak Intaran Barat is not solely determined by economic profitability, but also by the strength of Subak institutions, farmers’ social participation, ecological pressures resulting from urbanization, and limitations in the adoption of agricultural technology. Dominant sensitive attributes are predicted to be related to price fluctuations, land conversion, Subak member participation, irrigation water-use efficiency, and access to technological innovations. Based on these findings, several development scenarios are formulated, emphasizing institutional strengthening, improved farming efficiency, and the integration of local wisdom values with the demands of modern agriculture.

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2026-02-07

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Wijaya, I. B. P., Darmawan, D. P., & Widhianthini, W. (2026). Sustainability analysis of watermelon farming in Subak Intaran Barat, Bali. Tennessee Research International of Social Sciences, 8(1), 47–62. Retrieved from https://triss.org/index.php/journal/article/view/130

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Vol. 8 No. 1: January-June 2026

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