Integrated Water Management and integrated agricultural water management Design for Smart and Climate-Resilient Agriculture Systems

¹ Muhammad Hakiem Sedo Putra, Integrated Water Resources Management Program, Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA), Jalan Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, Lampung Selatan 35365, Indonesia
² Hendi Warlika Sedo Putra, Department of Building Architecture, Civil Engineering Department, State Polytechnic of Sriwijaya, Jl. Srijaya Negara, Bukit Besar, Palembang 30139, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Abstract

The increasing impacts of climate change and water scarcity have highlighted a critical gap in integrating water resource management with integrated agricultural water management design for climate-resilient agricultural systems. The Way Sekampung Irrigation Area in Lampung Province, Indonesia, was selected as a representative case study to demonstrate this integration. This study aimed to develop an integrated framework that combines sustainable water management strategies with spatial and Spatial Planning design to support smart and climate-resilient agriculture. A conceptual research design was employed by synthesizing relevant literature and contextualizing it with regional characteristics, including rainfall variability, irrigation practices, and land use patterns in the study area. A systems-based analytical approach was applied to integrate irrigation planning, drainage management, and integrated agricultural water management layout design. The analysis incorporated qualitative evaluation supported by conceptual design modeling to assess the interaction between spatial configuration and water efficiency. The results showed that integrating optimized irrigation systems, sustainable drainage strategies, and adaptive spatial design improved water use efficiency and reduced water loss risks under local conditions. Furthermore, the integrated agricultural water management approach enhanced environmental sustainability and strengthened climate resilience through improved spatial organization and resource management. The findings demonstrated that interdisciplinary integration between water engineering and Spatial Planning design provides a practical framework for developing smart agricultural systems in the Way Sekampung Irrigation Area and similar regions. This study contributes to sustainable agriculture by offering a scalable and context-sensitive model for climate-resilient food production.