INCREASING RICE FARMERS' RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH THE GREEN TECHNOLOGY PLUS CONCEPT: OPTIMIZING AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN NORTH SUMATRA

Abstract

This study analyzes the influence of the application of the Green Technology Plus concept and the optimization of agricultural infrastructure facilities on the resilience of rice farmers in the face of climate change in North Sumatra. Involving 200 farmers from three districts (Deli Serdang, Serdang Bedagai, and Asahan), the research method used multiple regression surveys and analysis. The results show that the adoption rate of green technology is still low, with water-saving management (40%) and organic fertilizers (45%) being the most widely adopted, while more complex technologies such as integrated weather information systems are only 10%. Optimization of agricultural infrastructure provided a limited increase in production output, with rice production increasing by 15% under normal conditions and 19% in drought conditions. Regression analysis shows that despite the positive influence, the contribution of variables to farmer resilience is still low, with a moderate regression coefficient. These findings indicate the need for more comprehensive policies to increase green technology adoption, provide training, and improve access to information and infrastructure. This research provides an important basis for more effective climate change adaptation strategies in the agricultural sector.