PENINGKATAN KEMANDIRIAN PETANI MELALUI PERBAIKAN DAN PERAWATAN ALAT PERTANIAN: PROGRAM PKM DESA MARANNU

Abstract

The Mattiro Bulu District in Pinrang Regency comprises nine villages, with agriculture as the primary economic activity. One such village, Marannu, faces challenges in maintaining and repairing agricultural equipment. Despite the presence of the active Punnia Farmers Group, the lack of adequate facilities, particularly welding workshops, hampers efforts to repair machinery. This forces farmers to seek repair services in neighboring villages, increasing costs and logistical issues. To address these challenges, the Community Partnership Empowerment Program (PKM) was implemented to provide training in agricultural machinery maintenance and repair, alongside establishing essential repair facilities. The program aims to enhance farmers' knowledge and skills, enabling them to independently maintain their equipment. Consequently, farmers can reduce external dependence, lower repair costs, and improve equipment management efficiency. The PKM supports the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) initiative and the Key Performance Indicators (IKU) of higher education institutions. Faculty and students gain practical off-campus experience, applying research and community service outcomes for societal benefit. By focusing on agricultural technology innovation, the PKM aligns with the MBKM agenda of community empowerment through technological solutions. This program aspires to foster farmer independence in Marannu Village, enhance agricultural productivity, and improve overall well-being by addressing equipment maintenance challenges and promoting regional agricultural efficiency. Keywords: Farmer Independence, welding workshops, training