ADAPTATION STRATEGY OF FEMALE FARMERS LIVELIHOODS DURING DRY SEASON IN RAINFED RICE FIELDS, INDRAMAYU REGENCY, WEST JAVA INDONESIA
Dra. Asma Irma Setianingsih,M.Si (AIS) Co Author: Muzani Jalaludin,Dipl.Eng,M.Si (MJ)-Drs.Warnadi,M.Si (Wr)

Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the Adaptation Strategy of women farmers^ livelihoods in the arid regions of Indramayu Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Indramayu experienced, drought began in May to October . The area that is proned to drought in the same period of the last 10 years are 3 Districts . August experienced scene drought most. This study was carried out in the rainfed ricefields areas of Indramayu Regency, which included 3 districts, namely Haurgeulis, Gantar and Indramayu districts. The method used is descriptive with a survey approach. The population in this study were female farmers in 3 districts and sampling using the snowball technique. The results showed that female farmers in the 3 districts adapted to survive in the dry period (May-October) during the dry season and agricultural land experienced drought. To meet their needs, women farmers carry out a multiple income strategy by working in the non-agricultural sector, such as being a freelance worker in a slipper factory, shrimp peeler in a frozen food factory, and sewing a veil. The income they earn can be used to survive during the dry season until the planting season arrives. Since the planting season, they returned to work in the agricultural sector. The women farmers in Haurgeulis and Gantar Districts did the work still in the same area, while female farmers in Indramayu District migrated outside the district to get the job.

Keywords: Adaptation, Rainfed Rice Fields, Livelihood Strategy, Female Farmers, drought

Topic: Humanity and Social Science