This article analyses how Law No. 41/2009 on the Protection of Sustainable Food Agricultural Land (PLP2B) is applied in Indonesia. The PRISMA method was used to perform a systematic review of relevant literature from 2013 to 2023. The findings of the systematic study indicate Indonesia’s growing recognition of sustainable food production and agricultural land protection. The majority of the research was conducted on Java Island, with the remaining conducted throughout Indonesia. The majority of the research was conducted on Java, with the remainder conducted throughout Indonesia. The systematic literature review also discovered a growing interest at various levels of government in addressing SFAL issues, with a focus on municipal and national policies. Policy implementation, environmental concerns, food security, and legal regulations are among the key problems addressed. Complex linkages between economic, ecological, and social issues, the need for a robust legislative framework, data quality, and stakeholder participation are among the hurdles of SFAL policy implementation. This article emphasizes the significance of a comprehensive policy approach, correct data, and stakeholder participation in order to achieve sustainable food production and PSFAL policy implementation. It provides viewpoints and insights on the problems of PSFAL policy implementation, as well as gaps for future study in this field to assist global food security while maintaining environmental sustainability.