Irrigation Facilities Research Articles

Identifikasi lahan pertanian pangan berkelanjutan (LP2B) pada lahan sawah di Kampung bowi subur (SP 6) Distrik masni

The purpose of this study was to identify the area distribution of Sustainable Food Agricultural Land (LP2B) in Bowi Subur Village (SP6) Masni District. The methods used are spatial methods and field surveys. Observational variables in this study include data on paddy fields based on lowland rice cultivation techniques, lowland rice productivity results, irrigation facilities and farmer responses regarding lowland rice cultivation. The results of this study found that Bowi Subur Village in recent years experienced a decrease in productivity, which was only 0.69 to 1.1 tons/ha due to the acidic nature of the soil, and damaged irrigation networks that were still being renovated, so to meet the needs of life, farmers sold land. rice fields, and finally change the function of the land. There were 3 categories of land availability for LP2B in Bowi Subur Village, namely very eligible, eligible and inappropriate. Very eligible criteria for LP2B has an area of ​​14 ha, while Eligible criteria and unfeasible criteria for LP2B have area of ​​23.5 ha and ​​11 ha, respectively.

Analysis of the Empowerment Level of Rice Paddy Farmers in Abenggi Vilage Landono Distric, South Konawe Regency

Empowerment is a structured and planned process to increase the ability and independence of farmers in farm management. The study aims to analyze the program forms and the empowerment levels of lowland rice farmers. The research was conducted from April to December 2020 in Abenggi Village, Landono District, South Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. The location determination is done purposively, considering that the majority of the people work as farmers. The research population was 280 household lowland rice farmers, and the sample was 15% of the total members of the farmer population of 42 respondents. The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Qualitatively analyze to explain the form of empowerment with research variables, including types of empowerment assistance. Quantitatively is used to determine the level of empowerment of lowland rice farmers by using variables to show economic and social empowerment, including the story of ability and independence of farmers in managing potential, planning and solving problems in the future, self-direction, and bargaining power. The results showed that the empowerment program for lowland rice farmers consists of capital assistance through the PUAP program, provision of infrastructures such as irrigation facilities, farm roads, and grain drying places. The lowland rice farmers are empowered on the economic aspect, but not yet on the social part.

Attitudinal Segmentation of Mobile Banking Users: A Perspective on Continuance Intention

From the study it is concluded that after implementation of the scheme, 93% respondents stated that they have been provided irrigation facilities for farming to enhance agriculture productivity. Around 91.8% respondents admitted that due to the provision of irrigation facilities for farming, the production of commercial crops (89.5% respondents) have increased and 91.8% respondents stated that agriculture lands have been covered under cultivation.

Assessing The Stability of Market Segments Using Indexes

From the study it is concluded that after implementation of the scheme, 93% respondents stated that they have been provided irrigation facilities for farming to enhance agriculture productivity. Around 91.8% respondents admitted that due to the provision of irrigation facilities for farming, the production of commercial crops (89.5% respondents) have increased and 91.8% respondents stated that agriculture lands have been covered under cultivation.

“Virtual Erudite” as a New Entry in Segmentation

From the study it is concluded that after implementation of the scheme, 93% respondents stated that they have been provided irrigation facilities for farming to enhance agriculture productivity. Around 91.8% respondents admitted that due to the provision of irrigation facilities for farming, the production of commercial crops (89.5% respondents) have increased and 91.8% respondents stated that agriculture lands have been covered under cultivation.

ANALISIS KESUBURAN PERTANIAN MELALUI IRIGASI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE K-MEANS CLUSTERING

Indonesia is an agricultural country where the majority of its population makes a living from agriculture. The agricultural sector is a very important sector for economic development in an agricultural country like Indonesia. Poor irrigation facilities greatly affect the results of the agricultural sector. Crop quality is based on many factors such as the characteristics of the irrigation process, including the amount of air and irrigation time. Overwatering irrigation can cause air wastage, soil freezing disease, yellowing of plant leaves, wilting of plant leaves, and many other problems. K-Means clustering is a method used to group data into one or more groups or clusters. The advantages of the K-Means algorithm are that it is easy and simple to implement, scalability, speed in convergence, and the ability to adapt to sparse data. K-Means to group agricultural land based on soil fertility and rainfall data, found that this grouping can help in more efficient irrigation planning. The clustering results show that agricultural land can be divided into three main clusters based on soil fertility and irrigation. Soil fertility is formed into three clusters based on the level of soil fertility using the Kmeans algorithm which can also be effective in helping in the Indonesian agricultural sector. By adding technological elements, the results provided will of course be even better.

Economic Returns of Sweet Potato Cultivation: A Field Level Analysis in South India

From the study it is concluded that after implementation of the scheme, 93% respondents stated that they have been provided irrigation facilities for farming to enhance agriculture productivity. Around 91.8% respondents admitted that due to the provision of irrigation facilities for farming, the production of commercial crops (89.5% respondents) have increased and 91.8% respondents stated that agriculture lands have been covered under cultivation.

An Analysis of Impact of Occupation on Income, Remittances and Expenditure of International Return Migrant Labourers of Uttar Pradesh in Gulf Countries

From the study it is concluded that after implementation of the scheme, 93% respondents stated that they have been provided irrigation facilities for farming to enhance agriculture productivity. Around 91.8% respondents admitted that due to the provision of irrigation facilities for farming, the production of commercial crops (89.5% respondents) have increased and 91.8% respondents stated that agriculture lands have been covered under cultivation.

Drainmod Model Adaptation for Developing Recommendations Water Management in the Tertiary Block of Tidal Lowland Agriculture

The primary key to successful agricultural cultivation is maintaining the groundwater level to fulfill crop water requirements, particularly during the dry season. Field study was conducted in Tidal reclamation area of section 25 at Sugihan Kanan, Bandar Jaya Village, Air Sugihan, Ogan Komering Ilir District of South Sumatra. The DRAINMOD computer model was used to simulate water levels in dry and wet climatic conditions. The principal measured parameters are soil hydraulic conductivity and drain spacing, as well as daily rainfall data. The simulation results showed that the research area belongs to the rainfed type, and the main objective of water management is to retain water and determine some efforts to increase the groundwater level through pump irrigation in the dry season. The application of pump irrigation was applied to the plant entering the generative phase. The pump irrigation was provided to distribute water into the quarter and worm (micro) channels. The effect of this application caused the groundwater level to approach about 30 cm below the soil surface, while groundwater level in areas without pump irrigation facility was in the range of 50-60 cm. Besides efforts to increase the water table, liming is still required in order to increase production. Lime application of 1 Mg ha-1 had a significant effect on increasing production. Corn production with this treatment could produce 5 Mg ha-1, while non-treated land areas only produce 2-3 Mg ha-1.

Factors Affecting Rural Households’ Participation in Small - Scale Irrigation Scheme: The case of Arba Minch Zuria Woreda, Southern Ethiopia

The development of the agricultural sector in Ethiopia in general and in Arba Minch Zuria Woreda, Southern Ethiopia in particular, is thought to depend on agricultural intensification. To this end, several governmental and non-governmental organizations initiated small-scale irrigation projects all over the nation, including in Southern Ethiopia. Despite these efforts, it is found that smallholder farmers in the study area are reticent to participate in small-scale irrigation schemes. Therefore, the present study is aimed at investigating factors affecting rural households’ participation in a small-scale irrigation scheme in Arba Minch Zuria Woreda, Southern Ethiopia. Accordingly, the study employed a multi-stage sampling technique to collect primary data from 379 sample households. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the collected data. The study identified the major problems associated with small-scale irrigation in thestudy area. Among others, lack of sufficient irrigation water, lack of effective marketing system, lack of input supply and irrigation facilities, presence of pests and diseases, and lack of awareness about irrigation are mentionable for low participation in the scheme in the study area. The econometric model result revealed that the age of the household head and dependency ration has a statistically significant negative effect on rural households’ participation in small-scale irrigation while education, adult equivalence, livestock holding, and land size have a positive and statistically significant effect on the variable of interest. Therefore, providing education services for rural households, arranging field training services and experience sharing to farmers is advisable to alleviate these problems and improve small-scale irrigation utilization in the study area. Keywords: Small-Scale Irrigation; Smallholder farmer; Binary logit model

Determinants of Crop Diversification in Bangladesh: An Econometric Analysis

This study aims to investigate the factors that influence household behaviour in cultivating the diversified crops on their cultivable land in Bangladesh. Cragg’s alternative tobit model has been applied to a unique rural household level dataset to find the catalysts of crop diversification. The results obtained portrayed a mixed impression of crop diversification in the country. The estimated results have revealed that the male head of household, the accessibility of information, a greater number of farming parcels and the availability of hired labour seem to govern the decision of a farming household to participate in non-rice crop production, while factors such as the total amount of land, agricultural extension service and irrigation facilities influence rice cultivation. Moreover, the findings obtained from the same Cragg’s alternative tobit model estimation for the Aman, Boro and Aus seasons have also revealed a similar depiction of crop diversification in Bangladesh.

Assessment of Water Quality from Coastal Lakes for Use in Irrigation

Abstract The assessment of water quality from coastal lakes for irrigation purposes has emerged from the practical necessity of the land improvements companies, in order to determine the irrigation class of water from coastal lakes that could represent the water source for irrigation facilities in the coastal area. These assessments are the support for the hydro-saline dynamics of the soil, so that the intervention in the environment is harmoniously assimilated to it.

The role of information infrastructure for climate change adaptation in the socio-ecological system of the Central Himalaya: availability, utility, and gaps

The present study intends to understand and disclose the role of information infrastructure in climate change adaptation and its underlying barriers in the communities of socio-ecological system (SES) in the Central Himalaya. The study makes use of primary data in its research methodology which comprises the use of questionnaires, oral interviews, and review of relevant literature. The data were collected using a questionnaire-based survey from 85 households in 11 villages. The study results show that road accessibility and irrigation facilities remarkably influence the educational, professional, and economic conditions of the communities. The research reveals how the flow of information through television, newspapers, village elders, and mobile phones influences perceptions of climate change in a different order. Information infrastructure availability is higher with the communities having access to the road network and irrigation facilities. The study concludes that in SES a good information infrastructure is highly relevant for reducing the current and future vulnerability of SESs to climate change. The study also provides recommendations for the dissemination of information on climate adaptation that suit the needs and demands of the Himalayan SESs and thus could help to close existing information gaps and barriers.

PELAKSANAAN PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI BIDANG PENGAIRAN IRIGASI PERTANIAN DI KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR DI TINJAU DARI UNDANG¬-UNDANG NOMOR 17 TAHUN 2019 TENTANG SUMBER DAYA AIR

Irrigation facilities is one of the key factors in farming, especially for food crop farming, including rice. A smallscale irrigation system has an area of less than 500 hectares, and it is the backbone of family food security which in turn will lead to national food security. Damage irrigation system networks will threaten food production increase. In the future, irrigation infrastructure must be better managed so that agricultural sector can realize agricultural diversification, conserve wider irrigation system and maintain local wisdom and social capital in irrigation management. The objective of the paper is to analyze performance, problems and solutions of small irrigation systems in Indonesia, including small irrigation concepts and understanding, small irrigation performance and development, small irrigation development policies, factors affecting smallscale irrigation development, investments, and prospects. The paper also compares various performances, problems and solutions of small irrigation systems in other countries. Small scale irrigation performance is often better than large-scale irrigation, in the sense of water availability throughout the year and equitable water distribution for all service areas

Multivariate and multi-temporal analysis of meteorological drought in the northeast of Thailand

This study evaluates drought characteristics in the Mun River Basin, located in the northeast of Thailand. The basin is important from an agriculture perspective, as about 75% of the total area is under cultivation (a majority of which is without irrigation facilities). It is, however, also one of the most drought-prone regions in the country, and a proper understanding of drought characteristics can aid in planning and implementing drought mitigation and management strategies and measures in the basin. Using the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), calculated from high-resolution climatic data during 1979–2017, we find that major drought events recur approximately every 6 years in the basin. A new approach to the use of thresholds to remove the effects of minor droughts is introduced. It is found to have improved drought characterization for prolonged drought events with low intensity. Drought events are evaluated for severity, duration, and frequency (SDF) using univariate and multivariate approaches at nine timescales (1-week to 24-months). Generalized Extreme Value (GEV) and Log-logistic (LL) are the most suitable distributions for SPEI calculation in the study area, though all three-parameter distributions have good fit at longer timescales. SPEI calculated at weekly timescales, especially during the vegetative stage of crop growth, show a good correlation with yields; thus, they can be useful for planning agricultural activities. Drought vulnerable assessment using joint occurrence probabilities of drought duration and severity indicates that most of the area in the western part and some area in the eastern part are the highest drought-prone regions in the basin. It is interesting to note that the drought prone areas of the basin are independent of the annual rainfall amount but are influenced by its temporal variability.

Краткий обзор исследования сельского хозяйства Центральной Азии

The article examines archaeobotanical and agricultural research conducted in Central Asia. Based on this research, the author divided the study of irrigational and agricultural culture in Central Asia into three groups. These have been studied in groups such as the issue of irrigation facilities and irrigation systems, the issue of tools of labor, and the issue of farming and economics in the restoration of the agricultural past, and the essence of the issue has been clarified.

Land integration and titling policy in China: Institutional barriers and countermeasures

The land integration and titling policy (LITP) is a grassroots innovation for implementing a top-down land titling policy (LTP) that has critical institutional economic implications. Although the LITP can increase land economies of scale, institutional costs and practical constraints also exist. Specifically, land heterogeneity and fragmentation directly restrict the LITP. This paper uses survey data from 1507 farmers in Yangshan, Guangdong, in 2017 and a logistic semiparametric model to conduct an empirical analysis. The results show that the heterogeneity of geological fertility, irrigation facilities, and farmland rent have a significant negative effect on implementation of the LITP, with geological fertility heterogeneity having the most significant effect. Villages with hilly and mountainous terrain have more difficulty implementing the LITP. The degree of land fragmentation within the land heterogeneity factor significantly inhibits the LITP. Roads for cultivation machines and irrigation facilities significantly promote the implementation of the LITP, and moreover, cultivation-machine roads effectively eliminate the inhibiting effect of land fragmentation on the LITP. The LITP has its own system space, and a good institution always needs an institutional device for smooth promotion. Heterogeneity and the fragmentation of land are hard constraints for integration and titling, but they can be resolved through agricultural production infrastructure. Findings suggest that the joint promotion of a core and a supplementary institution can have great significance for the smooth progress of mandatory institutional changes, e.g., land titling.

Assessing the Vulnerability of Agricultural Systems to Drought in Kyrgyzstan

As climate change worsens, the frequent occurrence of extreme drought events will further threaten the agricultural systems of all countries in the world. Kyrgyzstan is a country with agriculture and animal husbandry as its main industries, with a weak industrial base, and agriculture plays an important role in the national economy. Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia and suffers from a dry climate and frequent droughts. Thus, an integral analysis of the vulnerability of Kyrgyzstan’s agricultural system is of great significance for this country’s socio-economic stability. In this study, we comprehensively analyze the agricultural system drought vulnerability of Kyrgyzstan from three dimensions of sensitivity, adaptability and exposure. The results show that the areas of higher vulnerability in Kyrgyzstan’s agricultural system are distributed in the eastern mountainous, northwest and southwest areas. In addition, regions with low vulnerability are mainly concentrated in the central area. Kyrgyzstan has abundant water resources, but the supporting infrastructure construction is relatively backward. The imperfect irrigation facilities have greatly restricted the development of agriculture and have also increased the vulnerability of the agricultural systems. In the face of climate change, the region may face more severe drought disasters, so increasing infrastructure investment and building a complete irrigation system and water use plan are the keys to reducing the vulnerability of Kyrgyzstan’s agricultural system.

Evaluation of Economic Operation Effect of Rural Small Water-lifting Irrigation Pumping Station Based on Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Model

With the continuous advancement of the comprehensive reform of agricultural water prices across the country, various water management units across the country have strengthened the management and protection of irrigation facilities such as irrigation pumping stations, improved the operating efficiency of irrigation pumping stations, and saved agricultural irrigation costs; There is still an imbalance in the management and protection of water-lifting irrigation pumping stations, especially in the evaluation of the economic operation effect of the pumping station. For this reason, this paper uses the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method to evaluate the economic operation of small-scale rural water-lifting irrigation pumping stations. The effect was quantitatively evaluated, providing new and reliable ideas and methods for water management related management departments to evaluate the economic operation of pumping stations; through empirical research on City G, it was also found that City G is still in the economic operation of small irrigation pumping stations. There are some shortcomings, and some technical and economic measures can be used to further improve the economic operation and management efficiency of the pumping station, and further reduce the cost of agricultural irrigation.

Genetically Modified Crops- Need of the Hour: An Indian Perspective

The sustainable growth in agriculture faces many challenges owing to the limited availability of land and water besides the biotic stresses (pests, insects) and abiotic stresses (drought, saline, heat, floods etc.). The unreliable rainfall in India and poor irrigation facilities further aggravate the problem of food crop production. Due to such climatic unpredictabilities, there is a dire need for the development of improved crop varieties. The goal of such an approach is to focus on the production of new varieties that can withstand the biotic and abiotic stresses and may add to the food productivity with better yields and nutritional enrichment. Advances in genetic engineering have contributed to the development of improved crops where scientists have been able to engineer desirable traits making them more beneficial. Although concerns have been raised in the past (vis-a-vis consumer acceptance, mandatory vs voluntary labeling of genetically modified (GM) products, approval of regulatory procedure), nevertheless GM crops have the potential to be the game changer in the Indian agriculture and will prove to be a boon to decrease the drudgery of the common Indian farmer and increase his prosperity in absolute terms. Several aspects need to be taken into account from sowing of seed, overcoming the stress of drought, salinity and frost at the outset to decreased dependence on chemical pesticides, herbicides, decreased use of insecticides, improving the nutrient profile of crops, prevention of spoilage, increasing the shelf life and higher profit gains and last but not least protecting the environment.GM crops offer tremendous scope for the farming community, society at large and the nation on the whole.