Soil and water management towards sustainable agriculture in Malaka District, NTT Province of Indonesia

KOEHUAN, Jonathan E (2022) Soil and water management towards sustainable agriculture in Malaka District, NTT Province of Indonesia. Soil and water management towards sustainable agriculture in Malaka District, NTT Province of Indonesia, 14 (2). pp. 49-56. ISSN 2066-7620

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Abstract

The study was conducted to ascertain the restoration benefits of using assisted natural shifting cultivation in the dry land dominate agricultural activities in semi-arid developing nations such as in Malaka District of Indonesia. Common problems faced would include rapid population growth, land degradation, high dependence on rainfall, limited production factors, limited human resources, prone to natural disasters and other problems that can cause crop failure impacted food security of the population. This paper presents the results of a participatory and collaborative study to formulate an appropriate dryland farming strategy for farmers in Malaka District – NTT. This study was conducted through literature study, presentations and participatory discussions with 32 farmer group representatives, local governments and NGOs. The results indicate that stakeholders were agreeing to increase soil and water conservation efforts through the application of agroforestry and conservation agriculture, especially on sloping land. Farmers groups were expecting sustainable assistance in production input and expertise and active involvement of local governments and NGOs. Meanwhile, the local government expects the involvement of all parties, especially the farming community participation in managing land and water by taking into account the balance of the ecosystem. Moreover, stakeholders were aware of the importance of establishing forums or institutions that could facilitate multi-stakeholder cooperation and encouraging sustainable agriculture planning, regulations and practice from village to district level.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: agroforestry, collaborative, conservation agriculture system, land and water management, participatory, shifting cultivation.
Depositing User: Mr Admin UKAW
Date Deposited: 22 Jan 2024 03:34
Last Modified: 22 Jan 2024 03:34
URI: http://repo-ukaw.superspace.id/id/eprint/3244

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