Evaluation of Irrigation Performance in Semangga, Merauke Regency, Indonesia

Agriculture is an important sector in developing economy, because it has a role as the sources of food, energy, and the sources of a village's economy. One of the government's priority programs in Indonesia is the agricultural sector and Meraukeis one of the areas for the development. Merauke is proclaimed as the national food barn for rice crops. The objective of this study is to evaluate the irrigation's facilities. Sampling survey was conducted to observe the parameters researched. The primary data were obtained from the research survey by observing the physical condition of irrigation facilities directly. The obtained were analyzed and evaluated to assess the work system of the irrigation facilities. Based on the result, the effectiveness of the irrigation network in the area is good. However, the physical condition of the network is bad. On average, there was 40% damage on the network and the operation and maintenance score was less than 1 (from 1–10) based on Indonesian standard. Based on the evaluation result, Indonesian government should develop the irrigation network to realize Merauke's role as the national food barn.