Economic Behavior of Seaweed Farming Households towards the Impact of Climate Change Sitti Arwati(a*), Rahmawaty Andi Nadja(b), Mahyuddin(b), Heliawaty(b)
a) Agriculture Science Program, Graduate School, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
b) Department of Socio-Economics of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Abstract
Climate change has become a global challenge that affects various aspects of human life, including the fisheries sector. Seaweed cultivation cannot be separated from the influence of various climatic elements such as rainfall, air temperature, and wind speed. The main objective of this study was to examine the economic behavior of seaweed farming households towards climate change in Ujung Baji Village, Sanrobone Sub-district, Takalar Regency. The sampling technique used purposive sampling as many as 8 informants, with the criteria of seaweed farmers on ponds with an area of 1-5 hectares. Data were analyzed using a descriptive approach with Likert scale measurements. The results showed that (1) the type of variety cultivated is Glasilaria verussca which is a type of seaweed that is able to adapt to various environmental conditions, (2) seaweed planting is done at the beginning of the dry season and will be harvested 40 days after planting, (3) cultivators sell directly to local traders to build trust if at any time they need money can be easily given a loan, (4) the variety of food consumed every day is only a combination of rice, fish and vegetables, even often only rice and fish.
