ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI TEKNOLOGI MEKANIK BIDANG PERTANIAN PADI DAN KONTRIBUSINYA DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT

Mechanical technology is important in the agricultural sector. Agriculture is an important part of Indonesian people's lives, but there are not many studies related to the welfare of farming communities. This research is located in Telang Karya Village, Muara Telang District, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra. This type of research is a qualitative field research using an R&D (Research & Development) approach. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman flow method, and to test the validity of the data using source triangulation. The results showed that land management technology, rice treatment technology and rice harvesting technology experienced significant developments. This technology greatly contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the work of rice farmers so that they experience an increase in welfare. This welfare includes solving social problems, meeting the needs, and the ability of the community to improve their standard of living.