Analisis Perbandingan Diversifikasi Usahatani (Padi-Ikan): Studi Kasus Petani Dusun Lembungkidul Desa Tunjungmekar Kalitengah Lamongan

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the comparison of capital, financial flows, and monthly income in diversified rice–fish farming systems in Lembungkidul Hamlet, Tunjungmekar Village, Kalitengah District, Lamongan Regency. The research employed a descriptive comparative case study method through field observation, structured interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that diversified rice–fish farming requires higher capital than single-crop rice farming due to additional costs for fish seeds, feed, and water management. However, diversification provides more varied and relatively stable income, although it remains affected by climate variability, pests, and floods. Overall, diversified rice–fish farming proves to be more sustainable and strengthens household economic resilience compared to monoculture rice farming