CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURAL ADAPTATION IN INDONESIA
Abstract: This research
strives to provide answers regarding adaptation patterns of farmers in
confronting climate change in Indonesia. The method utilized for this research
is a mixed method. Qualitative data was acquired through a series of focus
group discussions and in-depth interviews with farmers and agricultural
stakeholders in Gunung Kidul and Sleman, Indonesia. Additionally, the survey
was carried out to 220 farmers in both research locations. The two research
locations were chosen based on the difference in agricultural land. The
findings of this research show that farmers understand climate change is
occurring in their region and it influences their cultivation method. Farmers
utilize their personal experiences as well as local practices in adapting to climate
change. The impact most felt by farmers is crop failure and a decrease in
quality and quantity of agricultural crops. The ensuing implication is that
farmer’s income declines more and more. This research found that agricultural
product cost increased by almost as much as 50%, whilst farmer’s income merely
increased half of that, which is 25% since climate change has affected their
farming. Responding to the matter, the strategy farmers employ is by changing
the planting pattern, using soil cultivation technique, plant pest management
technique, and watering/irrigation technique.
Author: Bevaola Kusumasari
Journal Code: jpsosiologigg160029
