Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries
Vol 3, No 2 (2018): Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries

PROBABILITY OF CROP FAILURE DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, STUDY OF TOBACCO PLANT COMMODITIES IN TEMANGGUNG

Fitri Susilowati (PGRI Yogyakarta University)
Lilik Siswanta (PGRI Yogyakarta University)
Suryanto Suryanto (Sebelas Maret university)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2018

Abstract

The objective of the study is to determine the probability of tobacco farmers experiencing crop failure as a result of climate change. The agricultural sector, includes tobacco, is a commodity that is vulnerable due to climate change. Climate change is a natural phenomenon that cannot be avoided. Symptoms of this natural phenomenon are rainfall, humidity, irradiation and temperature of floods, droughts or shifts in seasons. If these symptoms are not anticipated, the farmers have the potential to experience loss and declining in the production of copper in the temanggung, as the backbone of the economy of Central Java Province. The research method used is Qualitative Descriptive statistics with Logistic Regression. Techniques for collecting data using questionnaire techniques, interviews, observation and literature. The sample in this study amounted to 100 respondents who were tobacco farmers in the Parakan District. Based on the results of the study of independent variables that affect the probability of harvest failure of tobacco farmers in the Parakan sub-district are: (1) Age, (2) Duration of Farming, (3) Labor Wage Level, (4) Farmer Group Membership.Keywords: Adaptation, Climate Change, Logistic, Crop Failure

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jaedc

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

FOCUS This journal focused on economics, business, and management in developing countries studies and presents developments through the publication of articles and research reports. SCOPE The Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries (JAEDC) specializes on Economics, Business, and ...