Alia Bihrajihant Raya*, Mesalia Kriska, Dody Kastono, Agus Dwi Nugroho, Nurul Trya Wulandari, Mochammad Pudji Tri Septijono
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia,
*Corresponding Author: alia.bihrajihant.r@ugm.ac.id
Abstract.Desa Apps which stands for Digital Extension Society for Agriculture Application is a digital-based agricultural extension using smartphone media. In carrying out its function as a cyber extension, Desa Apps offers features that help farmers improve the quality of farming. Through Desa Apps, farmers can obtain information on technology, banking, agricultural information, current regulations related to agriculture, and useful agricultural tips in efforts to increase agricultural yields. Desa Apps offers two-way communication by providing a discussion space so that users can conduct questions and answers not only with fellow users but also with agricultural experts, as well as forming digital agricultural communities. On the possibility of using Android-based agricultural applications in order to help the community in finding agricultural information. Community service activities are carried out in 3 stages, the first was internet literacy for KWT members. The majority of women who are members of KWT stated that they are accustomed to using WhatsApp Group media to communicate and search information on other KWT members. However, they rarely use new media such as Google to find information. Only one person said that they often use Facebook to promote their product. In fact, there are some women who do not have Android because they find it difficult to use, so the use of the Desa Apps requires special assistance. After the literacy is carried out, the next activity is the introduction of the Desa Apps application in the effort to use the plot of land and the last is evaluating the use of Desa Apps at the member level in overcoming problems related to yard farming by utilizing the Desa Apps.
Keyword: Empowering Women, Desa Apps, KWT
