Research on World Agricultural Economy

Social Capital Pathways to Resilient Food Systems: Insights from Organic Rice Farming under Environmental Change

Rahmi Purnomowati

Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta 15412, Indonesia

Gunawan Prayitno

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Engineering Faculty, Brawijaya University, Malang 65145, Indonesia

Achmad Tjachja Nugraha

Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta 15412, Indonesia

Rahmawati

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Engineering Faculty, Brawijaya University, Malang 65145, Indonesia

Fajar Fadhilatun Nisak

Regional and Urban Planning Department, Engineering Faculty, Brawijaya University, Malang 65145, Indonesia

Enock Siankwilimba

Graduate School of Business, University of Zambia, Lusaka 10101, Zambia

Md Enamul Hoque

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36956/rwae.v7i1.2825

Received: 12 October 2025 | Revised: 8 December 2025 | Accepted: 12 December 2025 | Published Online: 6 January 2026

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Abstract

This article examines how trust, social norms, and social networks distinctly influence the four pillars of food security in the organic rice farming community of Lombok Kulon, East Java. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA), the research investigates how these social components influence the four pillars of food security: availability, accessibility, utilization, and stability. The study emphasizes organic rice farming as a form of climate-smart agriculture that enhances soil fertility, reduces chemical dependency, and strengthens resilience to climate variability. It further situates the findings within the global challenges of sustainable agriculture, highlighting relevance to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Data collected from 100 farmers reveal that social norms have the broadest impact, particularly on accessibility, utilization, and stability. Trust significantly influences food utilization, while networks contribute to availability and system stability. IPMA highlights that norms are high-impact but moderately performing, suggesting a priority area for policy intervention. The findings underscore the importance of disaggregating social capital in food security planning and offer actionable insights for rural development strategies that prioritize relational infrastructure. The study advances empirical and methodological contributions to the evaluation of socially embedded food systems.

Keywords: Social Capital; Food Security; Rural Development; PLS‑SEM; Organic Farming

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