The learning on drip irrigation attracts attention not only to a group of young people but also adults, because the model is practical, saving time and effort. The Multiplication of Stube HEMAT held activities by assisting the Farmers Group from Matawai regarding the benefits of drip irrigation and technical instructions for assembling drip irrigation in Malumbi Village (Tuesday, 15/11/2022). The training participants learned how to select good quality seeds, seedling media, seedlings house, proper nursery techniques, plant nutrition system, and integrated pest and disease control.

The participants showed enthusiasm for learning drip irrigation. They hoped the assistance can continue until they independently run a horticultural farming business. When carrying out the installation process, one of the members joked in Kambera language, “Ndapa jilli ndoku apa yiana, mangahung sambil unu nda kopi ba” which means by using the drip irrigation system, he will not be tired anymore because while watering the crops, he can enjoy a cup of coffee. Some participants dreamed of developing irrigation for their dry land which had not been optimally cultivated due to water shortage.

Through the training, the participants are expected to understand drip irrigation and apply it to their agricultural business fields. One of the issues that have not got much the attention in agriculture is the problem of farmer resources, therefore it is necessary to increase the knowledge of the farmers. The last hope is farmers can make progress, be independent and modern to maintain food security in Indonesia. (FFKB).