Penguatan Pertanian Berbasis Optimalisasi Lahan Rawa, di Desa Serdang, Kabupaten Bangka Selatan

Abstract

South Bangka Regency possesses significant potential for agricultural development due to the presence of swamplands that can be utilized for farming. However, the use of such land requires management and organization tailored to specific site conditions. This community service initiative was undertaken to support the implementation of the Special Effort (UPSUS) program for swamp land optimization in Serdang Village, South Bangka Regency. The project was executed in five stages: preparation, field observation, development and planning, implementation, and evaluation. The preparation phase involved reviewing the budget plan (RAB), scheduling, preparing design drawings, and understanding project specifications. Field observations assessed land conditions, water management systems, soil characteristics, and the local socio-economic context to ensure the activity plan aligned with actual site conditions. Implementation resulted in the improvement and development of water management infrastructure, including irrigation channel works, excavation, the procurement and installation of box culverts, and the construction of sluice gates. An evaluation was conducted to review the implementation process and identify areas requiring further action. Collectively, these activities supported the development of water management infrastructure in the swamp areas enabling more optimal agricultural use and helped regulate water flow and availability in Serdang Village.