The Impact of Climate Change on Agribusiness Commodity Productivity in the Tropics | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Arifuddin Lamusa: Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia

Abstract:

Tropical Agribusiness *Corresponding Author: Climate change is a serious challenge for the agribusiness sector in the tropics, especially in Sulawesi. Rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns, and increasing extreme weather events threaten agricultural productivity, which has an impact on food security and farmers' economies. Major commodities such as rice, cocoa, oil palm, and horticulture experienced a decrease in crop yields and an increase in pest attacks due to increasingly unstable climatic conditions. Therefore, this study focuses on the impact of climate change on agribusiness and adaptation strategies carried out by farmers, agricultural extension workers, and policymakers. This study aims to evaluate the impact of climate change on the productivity of agribusiness commodities in the tropics, as well as identify adaptation and mitigation strategies that have been implemented to arifuddinlamusa61@gmail.co face these challenges. This study uses a mixed methods approach, with spatial m and temporal analysis to map the affected areas based on changes in rainfall patterns, temperatures, and extreme weather events. Primary data was obtained through in-depth interviews with farmers, agricultural extension workers, agronomists, and policymakers, while secondary data was collected from official sources such as BMKG and BPS. The results of the study showed that 87% of farmers experienced changes in weather patterns, 75% experienced a decrease in crop yields, and 68% faced an increase in extreme weather events. Farmers have adopted adaptation strategies such as drought-resistant crop varieties, drip irrigation technology, and digital weather prediction applications. However, limited access to climate technology and information is still a major obstacle in the implementation of climate change mitigation.

Page(s): 5526-5537

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2025

Keywords:

Climate Change Tropical Agribusiness Agricultural Adaptation

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