Abstract:
Climate change becomes more difficult to predict. Thus, makes farmers no longer
able to accurately predict planting season. The impacts are decreasing productivity and
production of cayenne pepper which can cause farmers to suffer losses. Efforts to minimize these
losses are carried out with appropriate adaptation actions according to the conditions of the
cultivated land. This study aims to determine the adaptation made by cayenne pepper farmers in
Jelbuk Subdistrict, Jember District because of climate change. The used analysed method is
qualitative through structured interviews, observation, and documentation. The used sampling
method is purposive. The results showed that in the last 10 years, cayenne pepper farmers have
experienced climate change. These changes such as seasonal shifts, extreme rains, droughts, and
changes in air temperature which have an impact on increasing attacks of plant-disturbing
organisms. The adaptations carried out by cayenne pepper farmers are adjusting the planting
season, adjusting plant types (using tolerant varieties and crop rotation), using mulch and adding
organic fertilizer, adjusting the shape of the beds / mounds, adjusting spacing settings, improving
irrigation channels (adjusting the depth of the canal), applying water-saving technology,
applying integrated pest and disease management techniques, implementing an intercropping
system, accessing information technology, and actively participating in agricultural extention
and field schools.
