Peran Diversifikasi terhadap Ketahanan Pangan di Sumatera Utara

This study aims to determine the development of rice consumption in North Sumatra and to knew the role of diversification of rice, corn, cassava for food security in North Sumatra. This study uses secondary data by the method of data collection through documentation method, articles, and journals. The analysis technique which is used in this study is a descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis (Ordinary Least Square). This data is processed by using Eviews 5.0. The results of this study indicated that the development of rice consumption has changed throughout the years during the period, this is caused by the change of agricultural land. Based on the results of multiple linear regressions to the consumption of rice and corn showed a significant effect in the consumption of rice, while cassava was no significant impact in the consumption of rice. However, for the diversification of food consumption has very important role, but difficult to done. Efforts are needed to support food security in community is related with diversification of food consumption, set the amount of land, infrastructure development, so that land conversion can be controlled in the next few years can be accomplished along with the increasing of population growth