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Abstract | Agricultural and plantation land is essential in ensuring the sustainability and availability of food security, the welfare of farming communities, and ecosystem diversity. However, converting agricultural and plantation land for various purposes can significantly impact the survival of communities that depend on this sector for their livelihoods. Although this land conversion can benefit economic development in the short term, it can have a negative impact in the long term. This study aims to understand more deeply the potential and shrinkage of agricultural and plantation land in Kendari City and to analyze the effectiveness of institutional governance in controlling land conversion. In addition, this study also aims to identify the role of stakeholders in maintaining agricultural and plantation land. This study used data collection techniques to achieve these objectives, including focus group discussions, observation, and documentation. The data analysis used was spatial analysis and stakeholder role analysis. The findings showed that agricultural and plantation land in Kendari City experienced significant shrinkage. In addition, institutional governance in controlling land conversion is less effective, but several indicators of institutional governance fall into the practical category. The role of stakeholders in controlling land conversion is to formulate policies related to controlling land conversion, carry out integrated supervision, enforce the law, and increase community participation. This research can contribute to the development of effective strategies for managing the conversion of agricultural and plantation land, as well as in maintaining the sustainability and availability of food security, the welfare of farming communities, and the diversity of ecosystems in Kendari City.