Gontor AGROTECH Science Journal
Vol 6, No 2 (2020): December 2020

Impact of Climate Change on Sugarcane Farmers Income and Key Factor of Adaptation Dan Faktor Penentu Adaptasi

Arum Sekar Buana (Universitas Islam Raden Rahmat Malang)
Angraeni Hadi Pratiwi (Universitas Islam Raden Rahmat Malang)
Aditia Fradito (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2020

Abstract

Agriculture is a key area of economic development of Indonesia because around 44% of the Indonesian population is employed in agriculture. Climate change causes a decrease in agricultural production so that the impact on agricultural commodity price increases. The influence of climate change on crop production varies greatly among regions. The aim of this study to analyze the influence of climatic elements, sugarcane farm income and farmers' adaptation to climate change in the Palaan village. The data analysis was conducted by classifying data obtained from sampling into quantitative and qualitative. The results showed  26% sugarcane farmers have heard and felt the phenomenon of climate change, but they don’t understand the concept of climate change, while 74%  farmers have never heard of climate change. The analysis usahatani cane in the Palaan village has very low of economic benefits. The farmers have to adapt the form of improved planting land management, reduction of arable land and farmers switched professions to become entrepreneur. A significant factor influence farmers in adapting to climate change is the understanding of farmers on climate change.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

agrotech

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Education

Description

Gontor AGROTECH Science Journal (GASJ) is a sciencetific journal published biannual (june and december), covered but not limited issues in agronomy, integrated farming, sutainable agriculture, plant cultivation, soil science, plant protection, pest and diseases. GASJ published research article, ...