Analysis of Relationship Cost with Household Food Security of Farmers in Padang City

This study aims to (1) determine the proportion of food cost to total household expenditure of farmers in Padang according to income groups, (2) determine the level of consumption of food (energy and protein) household farmers in Padang based on income level and (3) analyze conditions of household food security of farmers in Padang according to the income group. This research using survey method, whereas the data used includes primary and secondary data. Secondary data was obtained from the results of publications and information related to food security, while primary data was obtained through direct interviews with household members of farmers. The number of research samples was 60 households. Data analysis was done by disaggregation of household groups into low, medium and high groupings.