Ecological Intelligence In Environmentally Friendly Agricultural System

Abstract

This research aimed to detect what kind of ecological intelligence applied by farmers in an environmentally friendly agricultural system in Tana Toa Village, Kajang District, Bulukumba Regency. This study applied a post-positivistic approach with a case study method. Data collection technique relied on observation and in-depth interviews with data analysis technique carried out since the research took place in the field, starting with collecting data optimally, followed by categorizing data, mapping and drawing conclusions. One of the competencies of ecological intelligence is understanding environmental issues and problems from the perspective of ecological balance and sustainability. For the Tana Toa indigenous people, nature is an inseparable part of their survival. For them, nature is not just for daily needs but to maintain the balance of the ecosystem and for ritual purposes. So that indigenous communities remain imbued with actions that prioritize the environment and its balance in everyday life