The role of Performance of Water User Farmer Association ( GHIPPA ) Rukun Makmur Sekunder Beringin in the development of Agriculture in Sidoarjo Regency

Abstract

This research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The research was conducted in Kabupaten Sidoarjo, with the sites in Dinas PUPR (Public Works and Housing Department) of Kabupaten Sidoarjo and GHIPPA Rukun makmur. The research results show that the farmer empowerment in GHIPPA Rukun makmur has met the five empowerment levels, which are: 1) the fulfillment of GHIPPA Rukun makmur basic needs that consist of irrigation water and comprehension about irrigation network management, 2) GHIPPA Rukun makmur  control and access of irrigation network based on its area of authority, 3) GHIPPA Rukun makmur members’ awareness of how essential the planting season is to achieve a successful agriculture with limited water resource, 4) GHIPPA members’ competence in an active participation, and 5) GHIPPA members’ capability to involve themselves in the evaluation process, as well as giving recommendations for the betterment of the existing policies.