Empowering Rural Communities through Solar-Powered Irrigation Using a DC Pump for Sustainable Agriculture

Muhammad Hasim; Akmal Hidayat; Hamidah Hamris; Ummul Mansir; Aminuddin Aminuddin; Mudarris Mudarris; Iris Sumariyanto

doi:10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.1866

Authors

Muhammad Hasim Universitas Negeri Makassar
Akmal Hidayat Universitas Negeri Makassar
Hamidah Hamris Universitas Negeri Makassar
Ummul Mansir Politeknik Pertanian Pangkajene dan Kepulauan
Aminuddin Aminuddin Universitas Negeri Makassar
Mudarris Mudarris Universitas Negeri Makassar
Iris Sumariyanto Universitas Negeri Makassar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.1866

Keywords:

Community Empowerment, DC Pump, Peanut Farming, Solar Irrigation, Sustainable Agriculture

Abstract

Tondongkura Village has considerable potential for peanut farming but faces irrigation constraints due to hilly topography and dependence on gasoline-powered pumps. This community engagement program aimed to empower peanut farmers through a solar-powered irrigation system based on a DC pump as an appropriate technology for sustainable agriculture. A participatory approach was implemented through five stages: problem identification, system design, technology implementation, training and technology transfer, and mentoring and monitoring. The program involved 21 peanut farmers from the Bujung-Bujung Farmers Group. The results showed an increase in the average evaluation score from 36.3% to 72.1%, representing an improvement of 35.7 percentage points. The implementation strengthened farmers’ knowledge, skills, and independence in operating and maintaining the irrigation system while reducing dependence on fossil-fuel-based pumping. The program demonstrates the potential of solar-powered irrigation as an appropriate technology to support more efficient, energy-independent, and sustainable peanut farming.

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