Research & reports

Hotmaidah Hasibuan, Silvia Ardina Siregar · Bioedunis Journal · Indonesia

A qualitative study was conducted in Indonesia at UIN SYAHADA Padangsidimpuan, involving a random sample of 20 out of 42 biology education students, to describe the fostering of bioentrepreneurship. Data collected via online questionnaires showed a high interest in entrepreneurship among students of the Tadris Biology Study Program after attending an urban farming entrepreneurship class, based on an average score of 5 indicators.

Dewi Kurniasih, Indri Santiasih, Wiwik Dwi Pratiwi · Kumawula Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia (Surabaya)

In Kalijudan, Surabaya, a community service program provided training to local women on creating "vertipots" for urban farming in limited spaces. The training covered making planting containers from used plastic paint cans, preparing growing media, and plant care. These vertipots utilize PVC pipes inside to hold organic kitchen waste, with leachate providing nutrients like Nitrogen and Phosphorus to the plants.

Amiany, Ruben Tinting Sirenden, Ave harysakti · Diteksi · Indonesia (Bukit Tunggal)

In Bukit Tunggal, Indonesia, an urban gardening training program was implemented for housewives aged 30-46 in a densely populated barracks area to enhance family food security. The program involved preparing training modules, providing basic knowledge and practical methods for urban gardening, direct practice, and ongoing assistance. Common vegetable crops grown included mustard greens, spinach, lettuce, kale, and tomatoes, aiming to foster independent planting for household food needs.

Herman Aldila · Dharma Pengabdian Perguruan Tinggi (DEPATI) · Indonesia (Kepulauan Bangka Belitung)

In the Surya Timur sub-district of Kepulauan Bangka Belitung Province, an activity is implementing hydroponic-based urban farming as a green technology to become an icon for brand awareness and increased competitiveness after massive tin mining. This activity involves coordination with local leaders and hydroponic practitioners to guide sowing, planting, caring for, and harvesting hydroponic commodities.

Rendra Adi Sasongko, Eny Krisnawati, Abito Bamban Yuuono · Journal of Architecture Cultural and Tourism Studies · Indonesia (Surakarta)

This study in Surakarta, Indonesia, addressed the problem of decreasing agricultural land due to population growth and urban development. The research aimed to obtain a planning and design concept for an aquaponics edutourism building that could accommodate educational tourism and cultivation activities using an aquaponics system. A descriptive qualitative analysis-synthesis method was used, and a planning and architectural design concept for an Aquaponics Edu-tourism building in Surakarta, utilizing a Bioclimatic Architecture Approach, was obtained.

Hifni Septina Carolina, Khodijah Khodijah, Suhono · International Journal of Community Engagement Payungi · Indonesia

A service was implemented to provide knowledge to partners from the WES Payungi community in Indonesia about alternative strategies to strengthen family food security through microgreen cultivation. A Community Based Research approach was used, and the activity was carried out in three stages: training, cultivation preparation, and implementation of microgreen cultivation. Through this training, partners became able to practice growing microgreens for themselves and participate in introducing them to a wider community.

Saerom Ahn, Gyeong Mi Gi, Sonya N. Martin · Asia-Pacific Science Education · South Korea

This study examined specific structures that both afford and limit practices of environmental learning and community building in an urban community garden in South Korea. The analysis illustrated the importance of understanding the dynamic relationship between gardening practices and supporting structures. The research identified how structures can provide and also restrict learning opportunities and community building within the community garden setting.

Sari Perwita Rahmanti Ignatia, Sunik · ASAWIKA Media Sosialisasi Abdimas Widya Karya · Indonesia

Dissemination activities, demonstrations, and training on organic urban farming were conducted for PKK members in RT 01, RW 04, Balearjosari Village, Blimbing District, Malang City, Indonesia. The initiative aimed to support homemakers in cultivating organic vegetables in their yards to achieve household-level food safety and security. The activities resulted in an increase in participants' knowledge, skills, and ability to apply organic cultivation practices in their respective yards, contributing to family food safety and security.

Mufti Hatur Rahmah, Masyitha Wahid, Nurhidayah Nurhidayah, Jirana Jirana, Muh. Yunus · SIPAKARAYA Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Polewali Mandar)

In Polewali Mandar Regency, Indonesia, an activity was conducted to introduce the concept of urban farming through simple hydroponics to a teacher community (KGP) for utilizing limited urban open land. The activity included material provision, demonstrations, practice, and mentoring, aiming for KGP teachers to become facilitators for educators and the wider community. Evaluation results from 42 participants showed an average score of over 4 in all satisfaction indicator categories, indicating that the training provided knowledge of urban farming and hydroponic skills.

Norbertus Citra Irawan, Haryuni Haryuni, Tyas Soemarah Kusuma Dewi, Sapto Priyadi, Suswadi Suswadi · Journal of Community Capacity Empowerment · Indonesia (Surakarta)

This community service activity, conducted on Jalan Slamet Riyadi in Surakarta, Indonesia, involved plant clinic consultations, demonstrations of sustainable maintenance, and seed distribution during car-free days. These activities increased urban communities' understanding and confidence in plant care, stimulated interest in gardening, and promoted greenery. The activity confirmed that direct approaches with communities, through clinics, demonstrations, and active participation, are effective in addressing urban environmental challenges and raising awareness of sustainable agriculture.

Ibnu Bangkit Bioshina Suryadi, Zahidah Zahidah, Lantun Paradhita Dewanti, Herman Hamdani, Rioaldi Sugandhy · Dharmakarya · Indonesia (Sumedang)

In Tanjungsari Village, Sumedang Regency, Indonesia, the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for affordable, nutritious food. This community service activity introduced an aquaponics system through education and training, aiming to serve as a model for urban farming utilizing limited land. The system, which combines fish and vegetable cultivation, intends to provide villagers with an organic and affordable source of high-protein food.

Agung Prasetyo, Suswadi, Mahananto, Kusriani Prasetyowati, Norbertus Citra Irawan, Teguh Supriyadi, Nadian Nur Aulia, Mustaqim Mustaqim · GANESHA Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia

This community service program in Triyagan Village, Mojolaban District, Sukoharjo Regency, Indonesia, aimed to develop and enhance horticulture cultivation in narrow urban spaces. Using extension, training, and economic analysis, the program found that narrow-land urban agriculture can meet household food needs and reduce food expenses, thereby improving household food security. Participants were able to practice cultivation at home.

Faathiyah Harun · MIMBAR AGRIBISNIS Jurnal Pemikiran Masyarakat Ilmiah Berwawasan Agribisnis · Indonesia (Makassar)

This research analyzed the influence of urban farming motives on the behavior of urban farming practitioners in using social media as a cyber extension in Makassar City, Indonesia. Questionnaires were administered to 50 respondents, and regression analysis was employed. Results indicated that urban farming motives have a significant relationship and influence on online media usage behavior for seeking urban farming information. This motive affects the choice of social media platforms and influences respondents' attitudes and knowledge after receiving information.

Andra Jihan Prasetyo, Mira Azizah · Indonesian Journal of Elementary School · Indonesia (Semarang)

This study described character values integrated into urban farming activities at SDN Ngemplak Simongan 01 Semarang, Indonesia, during the 2023/2024 academic year. The research found positive attitudes towards character values such as responsibility, independence, discipline, hard work, curiosity, cooperation, and environmental care among students participating in urban farming. The findings highlight the importance of integrating character values into the school curriculum through practical learning approaches like urban farming.

Inanpi Hidayati Sumiasih · Jurdimas (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat) Royal · Indonesia (Jakarta)

In Jatinegara Baru Housing, East Jakarta, Indonesia, an urban farming program was conducted from March to December 2022 for residents and santri of the Al Jabar community. The program included cultivating vegetables in narrow yards, utilizing green spaces, and training in compost and POC production. Evaluation showed that participant understanding increased from an initial 10% to 100%, the activity was rated "very beneficial," and the combined theory and practice method was considered highly suitable for participants.

Imelda Cahiles, Ricardo Bullecer · ACADEME University of Bohol Graduate School and Professional Studies · Asia

A study assessing the implementation of the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) in schools in Lila District, Bohol, Philippines, revealed that the overall program implementation was less implemented. While roles and responsibilities at the school level and the establishment and maintenance of school gardens were implemented to a moderate extent, capability building, program monitoring, sustainability mechanisms, and program evaluation were less implemented. Respondents generally perceived the program as moderately beneficial and reported that implementation-related problems were less serious.

Eka Pranajaya, Dwinanto Priyo Susetyo, Neneng Yanti Andriani · Journal of Community Service and Society Empowerment · Indonesia

A community-service report on an agricultural education programme for early-childhood pupils at an elementary school in Indonesia, delivered through a "fun learning" hydroponics approach. The activity followed observation and outreach, hydroponic cultivation practice, library revitalisation, and outcome evaluation; it reported increased children's understanding of agriculture, with potential to foster later interest in the agricultural sector, and noted that the library activities also helped increase pupils' reading interest.

Rhisa Aidilla Suprapto, Seftina Kuswardini · Diklus Jurnal Pendidikan Luar Sekolah · Indonesia

A community service project in Wayang Sidowarno Tourism Village, Indonesia, used observation and Focus Group Discussion methods to develop a garden prototype designed as urban farming educational media, built collaboratively by local residents through gotong-royong (mutual community labor). The prototype aims to introduce urban farming as an activity with both economic value — selling or directly consuming produce — and green open space value, continuing a partnership between Amikom University's Architecture Program and the village since it was designated a tourism village in 2020.

Natal Basuki, Sartika Syafi, Haris Mahmud · Jurnal Pengabdian Teratai · Indonesia

A community economic-empowerment report from Bangko Village, West Halmahera Regency, Indonesia, addressing residents' inability to propagate and use local agricultural potential such as lemon cui (a lime variety). The intervention offered training in vegetative propagation (grafting) techniques and urban farming, following a process of socialization/FGD, facilitation and mentoring, community economic empowerment, and monitoring and evaluation. Outcomes reported were increased productivity of community economic activity (as a measure against unemployment and poverty) and development of economic activity integrated with agricultural potential, with productivity/income growth and partners' mastery of business management and marketing technology set as key performance indicators.

Dhea Ivana Hidayat · TUTURRUPA · Indonesia

A study at SD Marsudirini Cor Jesu in Semarang, Indonesia, examining whether the comic "Komik Kota Kita," developed from urban farming research, could teach urban farming to fourth-to-sixth-grade students at a school with green open space but limited student understanding of urban farming. Observation, interviews, and questionnaires assessed comprehension, while interviews with teachers and parents tracked changes in environmentally caring behavior. Most students understood the comic because its visuals matched their age-group preferences, and they became more concerned about the environment.

Roza Yunita, Jamsari Jamsari, Winda Purnama Sari, Meisilva Erona, Lily Syukriani, Firsta Ninda Rosadi, Jeanne Venora, Hasbi Al Huda · Jurnal Hilirisasi IPTEKS · Indonesia

A community outreach report describes introducing and practicing container-based microgreen cultivation technology at SMP Baiturrosyid School and its surrounding community in Koto Tangah district, Padang city, Indonesia. Methods included socialization, counseling, demonstration planting of microgreens in containers, and discussion of cultivation techniques. The report concludes that students' understanding of agriculture increased and that students were able to cultivate microgreens following the taught procedure.

Arini Putri Hanifa, Eka Triana Yuniarsih, Retna Qomariah, Nurmalinda, Yopi Saleh, Yati Haryati, Indarti Puji Lestari, Susi Lesmayati · IntechOpen eBooks · Indonesia

A book chapter discusses the urban farming movement in Indonesia across five topics: trends in yard utilization and food provision policy, the importance of urban farming in society, community perception and involvement, the pandemic's impact on household food security and supply chains, and government strategy for sustaining participatory urban farming. In the Indonesian context, urban farming is defined as cultivating food crops, vegetables, fruit, herbs, and medicinal or ornamental plants combined with fish and poultry, on home yards, office yards, school gardens and communal gardens. It concludes that the sustainability of urban farming still requires government assistance and intervention plus private-sector involvement through corporate social responsibility, and that government must support both policy and physical infrastructure to build business partnership networks between producers and market actors.

Arief Setyo Nugroho, Bambang Sumardjoko, Anatri Desstya, Minsih Minsih, Choiriyah · International Journal of Elementary Education · Indonesia

This qualitative descriptive study examined strengthening environmental-care character through ecoprint artwork in Indonesian elementary schools, set against a backdrop of poorly tended school garden plants and littered food and drink packaging. Using interviews and observations with triangulation for validity and an interactive data collection-reduction-presentation-conclusion analysis, the study reports an 88.32% success rate for the ecoprint intervention in strengthening environmental care, with a secondary effect of awakening students' entrepreneurial spirit through producing leaf-motif paintings and cloth products.

Febrianto Syam, Zulfiani Zulfiani, Sadhriany Pertiwi Saleh · Al-MUNZIR · Indonesia (Makassar)

This qualitative study examines the environmental communication strategies and models used by Makassar Berkebun, an urban farming community in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, to introduce the concept of urban agriculture, drawing on interview and literature data analyzed descriptively through an environmental communication and urban agriculture framework. It finds the community applies four types of communication strategy, socialization, campaign, education and training, to realize its vision and mission, and that the communication model used is a mechanistic and interactional one based on David K. Berlo's (1960) and Schramm's (1954) communication models.

Fadhilah Ramadhana, Nurina Orta Darmawati · Jurnal Sains dan Seni ITS · Indonesia

Gardening in densely populated areas — urban farming — has been widely practiced among urban communities using narrow plots or home yards, a trend that gained further interest during the pandemic, though facilities and costs pose challenges. The self-watering system method is presented as a solution using easily available tools and materials that can be implemented independently. Public knowledge, particularly among teenagers, about the benefits of medicinal plants is described as still minimal. To introduce cultivation via an accessible method, this design research combined observation of the self-watering system, experimental study, in-depth interviews with a gardening community, comparative study of similar videos, and literature review for secondary data, producing an explainer animation. The output is a two-part series: the first episode explains the self-watering system method overall, and the second explains its application using two wild medicinal plants. The video content covers the self-watering cultivation method, plant profiles, and the edible or medicinal parts of the plants, and is to be distributed via YouTube.