FARMERS’ ADAPTATION STRATEGY TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ACEH BESAR DISTRICT OF INDONESIA

Abstract

Climate change has a negative impact on agricultural production; this is caused by changes in weather conditions. Climate change has an impact on rice production in Aceh Besar District. The decline in production in Aceh Besar District was caused by changes in rainfall that occurred in the region. Changes in rainfall result in an unstable water supply for agricultural land. This study aims to determine the adaptation strategies and factors that influence the adaptation of farmers in Aceh Besar District in dealing with climate change. The research locations were determined by purposive sampling in three areas, namely in the Districts of Montasik, Peukan Bada, and Jantho. This research involved 150 farmers who were determined based on the slovin technique. The data analysis technique used is a quantitative method which is analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The results showed that the adaptation strategies carried out by farmers in Aceh Besar District against climate change were building drainage and irrigation, using water pumps, using superior seeds, and adjusting the spacing. Factors that influence adaptation are farmers' perceptions, support from farmer groups, and social support.

Keywords

• adaptation
• climate change
• adaptation factors
• crop failure
• rice farmers
• social community