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Pendampingan Pengelolaan Air Limbah Rumah Tangga untuk Pengembangan Pertanian Perkotaan Kelompok Tani Cokrodirjan
2025Stefani Natalia Sabatini, Paulus Bawole, Haryati Bawole Sutanto · Jurnal Atma Inovasia · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
This study discusses assistance provided to the Migunani Farmer Group in Cokrodirjan, Yogyakarta City, regarding household wastewater management for urban agriculture development. The assistance included education on wastewater management, education and simulation of urine processing into liquid fertilizer, and a workshop on simple garden reactor creation. While education and simulation activities increased the farmer group's capacity, the construction of the garden wastewater treatment reactor was hindered by difficulties in adjusting the location of the wastewater source.
Limited or null effectCommunityOrganic cycleClimate changePemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Penyuluhan dan Pelatihan Budidaya Tasapot dan Teknik Transplanting untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Ketahanan Pangan Petani di Kelompok Tani Kapasari Indah, Surabaya
2025Ceysha Berliana Kinanti, Lenny Luthfiyah, Beta Rianul Setiawati · Farmers Journal of Community Services · Indonesia (Surabaya)
Participatory extension training on potted vegetable cultivation and transplanting techniques was conducted at the Kapasari Indah Farmers Group in Surabaya, Indonesia, to improve farmers' food security skills. Pre- and post-tests showed a significant increase in understanding, with average scores rising from 22.73 to 88.18. However, the activity faced limitations due to its short duration and limited tools and materials.
CommunityFood educationFood sovereignty & justiceUrban Rooftop Farming: Cultivating Change in India
2025Rupanagudi Unesha Fareq · AGRIBIO INNOVATIONS · India
This paper discusses urban rooftop farming in India as an effective solution to declining agricultural land and rising food demand due to rapid population growth and urbanization. Rooftop farming, a type of urban agriculture utilizing unused spaces, can improve environmental stress, increase urban resilience, and produce nutritious food. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted its importance for sustainable urban food systems and local food production.
Food sovereignty & justiceClimate changeHealthUtilization of Coconut Water Waste as Liquid Organic Fertilizer for the Growth of Mung Bean Microgreens (Vigna radiata)
2025Ahmad Ahmad Aldi Nasution, Badrul Ainy Dalimunthe, Khairul Rizal, Yudi Triyanto · JURNAL AGRONOMI TANAMAN TROPIKA (JUATIKA) · Indonesia
This research in Kotapinang District, Indonesia, evaluated coconut water waste as a liquid organic fertilizer (POC) for mung bean microgreens over one week. Four treatments with varying POC doses were tested. The 30 ml treatment resulted in the greatest plant height at 4 days after planting (13.83 cm), while the 10 ml treatment showed the highest growth (19.66 cm) and leaf width (1.2 cm) at 7 days after planting.
DIYOrganic cycleTeknologi Pembuatan Sabun Organik Dari Limbah Minyak Goreng Dan Herbal Kebun Tani Pada Kelompok Tani Kosagrha Lestari Surabaya
2025Sutiyono Sutiyono, Luluk Edahwati, Atika Andini · JURNAL AKADEMIK PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT · Indonesia (Surabaya)
A community service program in Medokan Ayu, Surabaya, Indonesia, developed technology for producing organic soap from used cooking oil and local herbal extracts for the Kosagrha Lestari Farmers Group. Training and mentoring enabled the group to produce good quality, safe soap, which reduced environmental pollution and enhanced their entrepreneurial skills.
CommunityEconomicsOrganic cycleMillennial Farmers' Entrepreneurship Characteristics and Urban Farming Performance in Semarang City, Indonesia
2025Nur Muttaqien Zuhri, Andwiani Sinarasri, Firdaus Firdaus, Ari Dwi Astono, Ali Khamdi, Ida Kristiana, Dina Fadhilatun Niswah, Indra Perdana · Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology) · Indonesia (Semarang)
This study analyzed the entrepreneurial traits of millennial farmers and the effectiveness of urban agriculture in Semarang City, Indonesia. Eighty-six millennial farmers from urban agriculture in Mijen District were randomly sampled, with entrepreneurial characteristics assessed using a Likert scale and urban agriculture effectiveness measured by income and profit. Millennial farmers' entrepreneurial traits were significant, scoring 86%, and urban agriculture in Semarang City generated an average income of IDR 4,861,701 and a profit of IDR 3,481,433 during the 2023 planting season. A positive correlation was found between farmers' entrepreneurial skills and urban agriculture performance.
EconomicsCommunityDigital agriculturePengenalan Urban Farming di Kelompok Petani Wanita KUBE Barokah Jaya, Kabupaten Malang
2025Dodi Wirawan Irawanto, Adi Setiawan, Noorsy Zidna Nabiela · RESONA Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia
This community service activity in a village in Malang Regency, Indonesia, aimed to enhance the community's financial planning and digital marketing skills, and to provide understanding and experience in urban farming methods. Using lectures, training, and mentoring, the activity successfully improved participants' abilities in urban farming cultivation.
Food educationCommunityEconomicsDIYWillingness to Pay for Smartphone-Based Plant Care Advisory Services: Evidence from Dang Xa Urban Area, Hanoi, Vietnam
2025Loan Le, Bui Phuong Nhung · Journal of Ecosystem Science and Eco-Governance · Vietnam (Hanoi)
This research assessed the willingness of 115 residents in Dang Xa Urban Area, Hanoi, Vietnam, to pay for smartphone-based plant care advisory services. Employing the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) combined with the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study found that residents' awareness of these services is still quite limited. The average willingness to pay (WTP) was approximately 37.83 thousand VND/month, with service pricing, gender, household income, the number of people over 60 years old in the household, and occupation identified as influencing factors.
EconomicsDigital agricultureStrategi Integratif Manajemen Kurikulum, Keterlibatan Masyarakat, dan Pembiayaan Berkelanjutan dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Dasar
2025Mila Ulfiah Milenia, M. Mustaqhfirin Amin, Muslim Cahaya Indra · Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia · Indonesia (Jawa Barat and Bali)
A qualitative multi-site study across five elementary schools in West Java and Bali investigated an integrative model to improve the quality of basic education. The integration of contextual curricula increased learning motivation by 28%, and community participation through the "Parents' School" program reduced dropout rates by 15%. Additionally, self-financing from urban farming contributed 22% of the operational budget.
Food educationCommunityEconomicsEconomic Viability of Community Gardens in Semarang City
2025Rahoyo Rahoyo, Teti Susilowati, Sri Purwantini · Economics Development Analysis Journal · Indonesia (Semarang)
This research explored the economic viability of community gardens in Semarang City, Indonesia, using a qualitative approach with 24 participants. Findings indicate that most community gardens operate at a financial loss, showing weak economic viability. However, these gardens continue to function sustainably, driven not by profit but by government programs, social cohesion, and environmental concern.
Economic viabilityEconomicsCommunityPolicyFood sovereignty & justiceExploration and Practice of Collaborative Talent Cultivation Model for Urban Horticulture under the Background of Smart Agriculture
2025Zhen Peng, Yuerong Gao, Ziyan Liu, Liusheng Duan · Journal of Contemporary Educational Research · China (Beijing)
This paper discusses the development of urban horticulture under smart agriculture and the application of AI technology, analyzing the importance of skilled talents and their cultivation pathways. It proposes measures like multi-level practical teaching platforms and the "1234" applied talent training model. Practical cases from Beijing University of Agriculture are analyzed, showing the effects of an industry-education-research collaborative talent training model for urban horticulture.
Food educationDigital agriculturePelatihan Urban Farming Hidroponik di Kecamatan Tembok Dukuh Surabaya
2025Theresa Widya Artika, Efendi Surahman · UNITY Journal of Community Service · Indonesia (Surabaya)
This three-week community service program in Tembok Dukuh District, Surabaya, aimed to enhance local residents' knowledge and skills in hydroponic urban farming. Participants, primarily women from the Family Welfare Movement (PKK), received training in hydroponic concepts, simple installation construction, and vegetable planting and maintenance techniques. The program resulted in a significant improvement in participants' understanding of hydroponic systems and their ability to apply these techniques at home.
Food educationCommunityEconomicsDIYUrban wild bee well‐being revealed by gut metagenome data: A mason bee model
2025Yiran Li, Chengweiran Liu, Yiran Wang, Muhan Li, Shasha Zou, Xiaona Hu, Zhiwei Chen, Mingrui Li, Changsheng Ma, C. Jennifer, Xin Zhou, Yi Zou, Min Tang · Insect Science · China (Suzhou)
This study investigated the survival status of mason bees (Osmia excavata) across 10 urban agricultural sites in Suzhou, China, using shotgun gut metagenome sequencing. It found that ingested pollen primarily came from Brassica crops and Plantanus, indicating limited plant diversity. The gut bacterial community was stable across 8 sites but perturbed at 2, and antibiotic resistance gene profiles varied widely. Virome analysis identified honeybee pathogens and unknown bacteriophages.
PollinatorsBiodiversityUrban–rural linkageEdukasi Urban Farming Bagi Ibu Rumah Tangga Rt 02/Rw10 Desa Cisempur, Jatinangor, Sumedang
2025Santi Rukminita Anggraeni, Ayyas Ziya Ul Hakim, Abdullah Asyam, Qurnia Wulan Sari, Neng Tanty Sofiana · JURNAL KREATIVITAS PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT (PKM) · Indonesia (Jatinangor)
A community service program provided urban farming education and practical training in planting vegetables in polybags to 18 housewives in Cisempur Village, Jatinangor, Indonesia, from November to December 2024. Evaluation showed that 66.7% of participants found the program very useful for obtaining fresh vegetables without a yard, and 80% expressed interest in applying the knowledge. While the program increased knowledge and experience for personal fresh food supply, it had not yet provided tangible economic impact.
Food educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceE-WOM In Urban Community Support Ariculture: Impact Of Customer Experience, Knowledge, And Involvement
2025Hesty Nurul Utami, Resti Arini, Tomy Perdana, Sulistyodewi Nur Wiyono, Dini Turipanam Alamanda, Dinar Mariam Kurniati · Agrisocionomics Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian · Indonesia (Bandung)
This quantitative study, using SEM-PLS with 60 respondents from an urban Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in Bandung City, Indonesia, investigated the effect of customer experience, product knowledge, and customer involvement on electronic word-of-mouth (E-WOM) for organic vegetables. The results indicate that customer experience, product knowledge, and customer involvement significantly influence E-WOM. The findings offer implications for marketing organic products in online communities to enhance consumer trust and promote CSA sustainability.
CSA & TeikeiCommunityEconomicsDigital agricultureOptimalisasi Hidroponik dan Vertikultur Komunitas Perkotaan: Meningkatkan Pendapatan dan Ketahanan Pangan
2025Ni Nyoman Sri Rahayu Trisna Dewi, Putu Oki Bimantara, Ni Wayan Emmy Rosiana Dewi, I Made Adhi Permana · Jurnal Altifani Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia (Denpasar)
In Banjar Pelagan, Penatih Village, Denpasar City, Indonesia, land shrinkage due to development has reduced the productivity of the Ratna Sari Women Farmers Group. This program introduces hydroponic and vertical farming systems to optimize narrow land, enabling faster harvests, environmental friendliness, and high-economic-value organic products. KWT empowerment is conducted through modern cultivation and digital marketing training, expanding market access, overcoming land limitations, increasing income and economic sustainability, and serving as a model for urban agriculture development.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsDigital agriculturePemberdayaan Warga IOM Melalui Urban Farming: Solusi Budidaya Hidroponik dan Jamur di Daerah Pengungsian Sawotratap, Sidoarjo
2025Mochammad Kharis Adreansyah Putra, Seftia Aulia Putri, Diva Raissa Anindya, Rhenald Thio Arifin, Mita Rahmawati, Ricky Alejandro Martin · Bhumiputra Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Global · Indonesia (Sidoarjo)
In Sawotratap Village, Sidoarjo Regency, Indonesia, a community service program was implemented to empower residents through urban farming, aiming to utilize limited land and increase food independence. Hydroponics and mushroom cultivation were developed as innovative solutions, with socialization and education provided to residents on the benefits, materials, and steps for simple hydroponic installations.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceFood educationOptimalisasi Lahan Terbatas melalui Mini Garden Urban Farming sebagai Upaya Ketahanan Pangan di Kelurahan Kepatihan Wetan Kota Surakarta
2025Aviciena Nailil Muna, Rizkika Amalinda, Yohannes Rahadi Nugroho, Fauzan Octa Baihaqi, Fina Rizqiyah, Deshinta Putri Anggraeny, Anindita Wasistiyana Hartono, Ardy Tri Handika Saputra, Ath Thaariq Rizqy Amrullah, Audry Boy Zhindy, Mikael Dimas Mahardika, Singgih Hendarto · Inovasi Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Surakarta)
A community service activity was implemented in Kelurahan Kepatihan Wetan, Surakarta City, Indonesia, to optimize limited land through a mini garden urban farming system. The activity successfully planted various vegetables in 100 polybags, achieving over 90% growth success. It resulted in increased knowledge and skills among residents in utilizing limited land and boosted community participation in urban agriculture, positively impacting household food self-sufficiency and family consumption cost savings.
DIYFood educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceURBAN AGRICULTURE AS A PLATFORM OF EVERYDAY GOVERNANCE : Case Studies of Policy and Practice in Three South Korean Community Gardens
2025Ilana Herold, Buhm Soon Park · International Journal of Urban and Regional Research · South Korea (Daejeon)
Ethnographic case studies of three urban community gardens in Daejeon, South Korea, illustrated how urban agriculture (UA) serves as a platform for civil society groups, national government, and local governments to advance their political and sociocultural goals. The study argued that while national UA legislation was passed to advance top-down sustainable development goals, local actors challenge the functions of UA and ideas of expertise through their practice.
Governance failurePolicyCommunityFood sovereignty & justicePractising sustainable food consumption through the lived experiences of Guangzhou's foodscape
2025Alex Hughes, Shuru Zhong, Mike Crang, Guojun Zeng, Fernando Fastoso, Héctor González‐Jiménez, Bob Doherty · · China (Guangzhou)
This chapter demonstrates how residents in Guangzhou practice sustainable food consumption. Consumption in Guangzhou occurs through a foodscape where modern digitized supermarkets and food delivery services operate alongside traditional wet markets, emerging alternative markets, and a growing restaurant sector. Ordinary food consumption with sustainability implications takes place through interconnected fields including the pursuit of food freshness, valuing cultural heritage, memory and place, health considerations, emerging connections with Alternative Food Networks, food fashions and digital influence, and urban food production.
Food sovereignty & justiceEconomicsHealthCommunityUrban Farming-Based Learning: A Community Engagement Model for Agricultural Vocational Schools
2025Ika Ayu Putri Septyani, Lutfi Fadilah Zamzami, Novi Fitriandika Sari · SPEKTA (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Teknologi dan Aplikasi) · Indonesia
An urban farming-based community engagement program was implemented for students at the Vocational School of Agriculture Labuhanbatu (SMK Negeri 2 Rantauprapat) in Indonesia. This participatory action research aimed to improve students' knowledge and practical skills in aquaponics, hydroponics, and integrated urban farming systems. Through training and collaborative activities, students' knowledge levels surged from pre-test benchmarks to over 70%, exceeding 90% in some areas, and over 80% expressed strong interest in curriculum integration and entrepreneurship.
Food educationCommunityDIYCriminal Liability for the Use of Electrified Cables: Legal Implications in Death Cases in Aceh
2025Rahmalisa Rahmalisa, Wiratmadinata Wiratmadinata, Anhar Nasution · Jurnal MEDIASAS Media Ilmu Syari ah dan Ahwal Al-Syakhsiyyah · Indonesia (Aceh)
This study analyzes criminal liability in cases where electrified cables, installed to protect crops from wild animals in community gardens, resulted in fatalities in the Aceh region of Indonesia. Using a normative legal research approach, the study of death cases in Bireuen and Aceh Timur showed that the installation of electrical cables leading to loss of life was caused by the perpetrator's negligence in adhering to safety standards, fulfilling elements of criminal negligence under Indonesian criminal law. The resolution pattern for these cases follows the litigation route.
Governance failureCommunityPolicy“Greening the Cities of Tomorrow: A case study on Rooftop Organic Farming - an Innovative Policy and Strategic Framework for Sustainable and Inclusive Organic Supply Chains”
2025Jyotsana Agarwala · · India
This case study examines the potential of rooftop organic farming and novel supply chain tactics in Badlapur, Maharashtra, India. It evaluates a rooftop organic farming initiative, assessing elements like input procurement, farming methods, logistics, and technological innovations. Research indicates that decentralized food production, such as rooftop gardening, diminishes reliance on rural agriculture, lowers carbon emissions, and improves urban food sovereignty. The study also identifies obstacles including scalability, standardization, legal impediments, and insufficient customer awareness.
DIYPolicyEconomicsClimate changeHeavy metal contamination and remediation strategies in peri-urban agricultural soils
2025Laxman Barua, YOGITA ADHIKARI, Kuldeep Naik · International Journal of Agriculture and Nutrition · India (Prayagraj)
This research assessed heavy metal concentrations in agricultural soils near the Naini industrial area in Prayagraj, India, and evaluated remediation strategies. Lead and cadmium concentrations at 0.5 km from the industrial zone exceeded Indian permissible limits (Pb: 67.8 mg/kg vs 50 mg/kg; Cd: 6.4 mg/kg vs 5 mg/kg). A pot trial showed that Brassica juncea removed 34.7% of Pb and 41.2% of Cd, while lime + biochar reduced Pb by 52.4%. A combined approach reduced bioavailable Pb to below the permissible limit.
Contamination & food safetyPeri-urban agricultureHealthOrganic cyclePenyuluhan dan Pendampingan Budidaya Microgreens dan Pengolahannya di Kelompok Wanita Tani Nusa Indah Cirendeu
2025Ade Sumiahadi, Dirgahani Putri, Yukarie Ayu Wulandari, Mohammad Ainul Maruf, Erlina Rahmayuni, Sularno, Rosdiana, Ragil Maulana, Arild Sadewo Wifrandi, Cindy Geraldine Chintya · Open Community Service Journal. · Indonesia
This community service program aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of 15 participants from the Nusa Indah Women Farmers Group in Cirendeu, Indonesia, regarding microgreens cultivation. Microgreens were proposed as a solution for limited land in densely populated areas. The program, conducted on January 11, 2025, included initial surveys, program socialization, counseling, and mentoring. Evaluation showed a 20.15% increase in participants' knowledge and a 100% (very satisfied) partner satisfaction score.
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