Relationship analysis of participation and participation factor of water users farmer association (P3A) in the management of irrigation at Bantimurung irrigation area

Abstract

Abstract The needs in irrigation water of farmers in farming management is higher nowadays. In addition to the demands in fulfilling the water needs in rice production activities, the ability of farmers to manage the water resources well also become a necessity. Saptana, DKK (2001), stated that water and irrigation resource management is considered as one of the key components for the improvement in food security. Irrigation water management depends on the level of farmer’s association of Farmers Water Users (P3A) as an organization that has the authority in the utilization, development and management of irrigation water. This research aims to analyze the relationship between participation factors with the participation rate of P3A members in the management of irrigation channels in Maros Regency. This research uses a qualitative-quantitative approach. Results showed that; age, land area, distance between paddy fields and irrigation channels is a factor that has a real connection with the participation rate of farmers in the management of irrigation channels. While the number of family members are dependents and education levels do not have a real connection with the participation rate of farmers in the management of irrigation channels.