Effects of climate change on the vulnerability of cocoa production in Medewi, Bali Indonesia

Abstract

A survey of the effects of climate change on the vulnerability of cocoa production has been conducted in Medewi Village, Jembrana Regency, Bali Island. Unfortunately, the international standard requirements have not been met. The survey started during the La-Nina phenomenon from April to October 2015 in wet conditions. This study aims to determine the impact of climate change on cocoa production and farmers’ perspectives on the level of vulnerability and their responses. The research methodology used a simple randomized sample survey in which 20 percent of a sample of cocoa farmers were interviewed. The results showed a decrease in cocoa production during the La-Nina period, respectively 10 - 90%, 10 -70% in Baler Setra, Delod Bale Agung, and Pangkung Selepe hamlets. Another problem is that 52% of trees died and the remaining 48% were dormant. Efforts to minimize dead trees were carried out by cutting down vegetative branches, irrigating, and watering, namely 75% of each farmer in 3 areas Baler Setra, Delod Bale Agung 11%, and Pangkung Selepa Hamlet 9%. Overall, it can be concluded that La-Nina affects the growth and the development of cocoa plantation vegetatively rather than generatively. Therefore, cocoa produces more leaves and branches rather than fruit or seeds.