Farmers’ perception of climate change: A study in Tulung Sub-District, Indonesia

Abstract

Climate change has been a huge issue. Some studies found that climate change affects many sectors, including agriculture. Meanwhile, not all farmers know that climate change exists, which might affect their agricultural activities. This study explores farmers’ perception of climate change in Tulung Sub-district, Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The primary data were obtained using a close-ended questionnaire that covers 101 farmers. The results revealed that most farmers are aware of climate change. The 99% of farmers recognize that the air temperature is becoming warmer. Furthermore, 91 respondents answered that the seasons were unpredictable, and 62 respondents had noticed a water irrigation reduction A 79.2% of farmers agreed that crop failure is caused by climate change if there is no early mitigation. Then, 52 respondents stated that the long-term use of chemical pesticides causes environmental damage.