Pengetahuan, Persepsi, dan Adaptasi Petani Padi Sawah terhadap Perubahan Iklim di Kota Kendari

Abstract

This study aims to determine the knowledge, perceptions, and adaptation of lowland rice farmers to climate change in Kendari City and to analyze the factors that influence farmers to adapt. The study population was 224 lowland rice farmers in Kendari City. Sampling was done by using non probability sampling method with purposive sampling. The number of samples is 69 farmers. The variables in this study include: farmers 'knowledge, farmers' perceptions of indicators of climate change, and factors that influence farmers in adapting to climate change. Correlation test is used to determine the factors that have a significant relationship value to the farmers' decision to adapt, and is followed by logistic regression tests. The study results show that only a small proportion (20.29 percent) of farmers understand the phenomenon of climate change. Farmers who have local knowledge in reading climate are 21.74 percent. Farmers' perceptions of climate change indicators include hesitating on rising air temperatures, agreeing to unpredictable rainy and dry seasons and doubting the increase in extreme weather events. Farmers' perceptions of the impacts of climate change include agreeing that floods and droughts occur more frequently, crop failure / puso increases, attacks by pests and diseases increase, and production decreases. Factors that influence farmers' decisions in adapting are: period of farming experience, education, training and frequent receiving of agricultural information.Keywords: knowledge; local knowledge; perceptions; adaptation; climate change.

Understanding Farmers Perception of Climate Change to Prepare Adaptation of Farmers

“…Judging from the decrease in the quantity of harvest, the perceptions of farmers in Imogiri Sub-district and in Pundong Sub-district agree that there is a decrease in the number of harvests due to climate change. This farmer's perception is in accordance with the results of research [5] which shows that climate change has an impact on reducing the quantity of crop yields. Crop yields are influenced by climate changes such as temperature and rainfall [13].…”

“…This challenge is exacerbated by the diverse manifestations of climate change, including fluctuating temperatures, floods, storms, droughts, resource scarcity, and the emergency of pets and diseases [3,4]. Recognizing erratic weather phenomena as signs of climate change [5], it becomes evident that agriculture, as the mainstay of farmers' livelihoods, is highly susceptible to its effects. Shifts in temperature, altered rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events directly influence agricultural productivity, resulting in challenges such as droughts and floods [6,7,8].…”

Workers knowledge and anticipation in reducing adverse impacts of climate change

“…Rising earth temperatures can increase pest attacks and decrease water availability from irrigation [14]. According to Amirat et al [12] explained that only 20.29% of workers really understand the phenomenon of climate change thoroughly. Meanwhile, as many as 79.71% had never heard of the phenomenon of climate change, although they felt the impact of climate change.…”

“…High rainfall intensity can cause flooding. According to Amirat et al [12] emphasized that the direct impact of flooding is not only soaking rice fields and settlements but also hampering human activities in general. Based on interviews with workers in the field, workers stated: "If we finish planting, and then it rains at night, we have to replant the next day or at least insert it.…”

“…As a result, they often only rely on local knowledge inherited from parents regarding things to do if there are certain natural signs. According to Amirat et al [12], workers who have knowledge related to climate change will be able to act more actively to carry out various anticipatory efforts to reduce the impact of climate change that will occur.…”