<![CDATA[Oenif Village in Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, is characterized by chronic agricultural constraints, including limited water resources, seasonal feed scarcity during prolonged dry periods, suboptimal management of livestock waste, and low levels of community engagement and institutional capacity. This community empowerment initiative was designed to restructure the local agricultural system by promoting crop–livestock integration, introducing drip irrigation technology, and enhancing feed and waste management practices. The program The program, conducted over six months with 24 participants, employed a combination of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), technical training, the installation of drip irrigation units, organic fertilizer processing, and the formulation of fermented feed. Program outcomes were assessed through systematic field observations, production monitoring, and comparative analyses of pre- and post-intervention conditions. The implementation of drip irrigation substantially improved water-use efficiency by 55.72% and increased crop yields by 25.41%. The establishment of a fermented feed bank mitigated dry-season feed shortages, contributing to more consistent livestock productivity and a 21.33% rise in egg output. Additionally, converting livestock waste into organic fertilizer reduced reliance on chemical fertilizers by 32.16%. Overall, the integration of crop–livestock systems supported by appropriate irrigation technology and participatory engagement proved effective in enhancing agricultural productivity, optimizing water utilization, and strengthening local resource management. This integrated model demonstrates strong potential for replication across other dryland regions facing comparable ecological and socioeconomic challenges, thereby advancing sustainable agriculture and rural community resilience.]]>
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