STUDI KONFLIK AIR IRIGASI DAN ALTERNATIF PENYELESAIANNYA DI DAERAH IRIGASI KELINGI SUMATERA SELATAN
Abstract: Study of dispute
management related to irrigation water use for agriculture and fishery at
Kelingi irrigation area was conducted to determine the irrigation water
management solution which is mutually beneficial between rice production and
fish production of swift water pond. Kelingi Irrigation Area which is formerly
planned for rice cultivation was built during the Dutch colonial era. Former
water management pattern and its instruments were incapable to balance the
rapid development found in the field which results in interest dispute among
the water users. The study methods were consisted of PRA, interview by using
questioner aids, and discussion/round table. Dispute management of irrigation
water use for agriculture and fishery can be approached by using collaboration
system in which all parties gain the advantage because this system is a truly
and permanent solution. The recommendations from this study were as follows: 1)
irrigation system improvement and increased service capability of the existing
irrigation network, 2) balance planting pattern regulation and rice planting
schedule as well as cultivation of fish and swift water pond fish at irrigation
area level which was decided by using Decree Letter of Governor because this
area was classified as district/city crossed irrigation, 3) farmers group
empowerment and P3A/GP3A by related councils and institutions, 4) government
provision for communication and collaboration between farmers and owner of
swift water fish pond through justice and strict approaches in applying the existed
regulations, 5) issuing of Local Irrigation Regulation at Province and
District/City levels which consisted of swift water fish pond and irrigation
water allotments, and 6) law enforcement in permit, supervision and action for
every transgression by water users based on Local Regulation and the existed
legislation.
Penulis: Edward Saleh
Kode Jurnal: jppertaniandd100218
