Analysis of Problems and Strategies for Improving the Socio-Economic Agriculture of Lubuk Kertang Village, Langkat Regency

Abstract

The role of the agricultural sector is inseparable from the existence of a village which is the smallest regional unit, one of the common characteristics of which is to do business in the agricultural sector. Lubuk Kertang Village is one of the 7 Villages in the District of West Berandan, Langkat Regency, which has large development potential, even more so with the assignment of Lubuk Kertang Village as a Mangrove Forest Ecotourism area. In its development, the village was also faced with various local problems. The research method used was a participatory approach, namely the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) technique. Data analysis was performed statistically descriptive and qualitative. Problems in Lubuk Kertang Village, West Brandan District, Langkat Regency include: agriculture, water, human resource capacity, economy, health, law and morals and institutions. The village problems can be overcome with the development strategy of making the village of Lubuk Kertang an Agro-tourism destination.

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“…Water is a natural resource that is needed by humans at all times and is a very important part of basic human needs (Kodoatie & Sugiyanto, 2002). Water is needed by every living thing to survive and carry out daily activities (Harahap et al, 2023). One of the uses of water resources to meet food needs is its use in irrigation systems.…”