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Not a ‘Peripheral’ Connection
2022Raktima Ghosh · · India (Kolkata)
This study examined the roles and emergent risks of urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area, India, using a mixed-method approach combining empirical findings and geospatial techniques. Field observations and land use land cover (LULC) mapping validated land conversion patterns and the spatial shrinkage of UPA in the Kolkata metropolis. The study revealed current socioecological changes and governance patterns in the context of UPA, indicating that UPA faces multiple challenges arising from land-use transformations, privatization of lands, and changing social equations in the city.
Governance failureFood sovereignty & justicePeri-urban agricultureEconomicsPolicyMapping the Intergeneration Family Business Potential of SMEs in Sustainable Urban Agriculture Communities
2022Jun Surjanti, Rahayu Dewi Soeyono, Winarsih Winarsih · INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS · Indonesia (Surabaya)
This phenomenalistic research mapped intergenerational family business potentials among 193 SMEs in the urban agricultural community of Surabaya, Indonesia, using questionnaires. The study found the highest potential among women who graduated from senior high school, with 1 to 5 years of start-up experience in the food industry, primarily employing family members. These businesses were intended to be inherited by their children and managed by the women of the family.
EconomicsCommunityUrban–rural linkageAnalisis Peluang Usaha Urban Farming: Pengembangan Hidroponik di Desa Karangwidoro Kab. Malang
2022Muhammad Adryan Okuputra, Taqiya Rooshida Faramitha, Isnawati Hidayah, Vina Noya Siregar, Galih Dwi Prastio · Jurnal Manajemen · Indonesia (Malang)
A study analyzed hydroponic urban farming as an entrepreneurial development effort in Karangwidoro Village, Malang Regency, Indonesia, where the project has been running since early 2020. Using a community-based research method and SWOT analysis, the study found that Karangwidoro village agriculture has a great opportunity to be developed as a profit business.
EconomicsCommunityDigital agricultureImpact of factor quality improvement on agricultural carbon emissions: Evidence from China’s high-standard farmland
2022Ningze Yang, Xuetao Sun, Qi Qi · Frontiers in Environmental Science · China
This study analyzed the role of factor quality in reducing agricultural carbon emissions using the SARAR model and data from 280 urban agricultural sectors in China, based on the high-standard farmland construction policy. It found a significant spatial correlation and that factor quality improvement can reduce agricultural carbon emissions, particularly in areas with higher agricultural development. Factor quality reduces agricultural carbon emissions and promotes agricultural industrial structure transformation through the mediating factor of agricultural carbon emissions.
Climate changeEconomicsKajian Kelayakan Ekonomi Usaha Pertanian Perkotaan di Kota Makassar
2022Nurhanis Abdullah, Muhammad Hasan, Citra Ayni Kamaruddin, Nurdiana Nurdiana, Nurjannah Nurjannah · Prosiding Seminar Nasional Pembangunan dan Pendidikan Vokasi Pertanian · Indonesia (Makassar)
This study aimed to determine the economic feasibility of urban agriculture businesses in Makassar City, Indonesia, focusing on production, market/marketing, and financial aspects. Qualitative data was used for production and market analysis, while quantitative data was used for financial analysis with Payback Period (PP) and Net Present Value (NPV). The results indicated that the KWT Anggrek business was feasible in terms of production and marketing, but the financial analysis showed a Net Present Value of -8,005,133, indicating that the business is not financially viable to continue.
EconomicsCommunityPeri-urban agricultureFood sovereignty & justiceBANGKOK’S URBAN SPRAWL: LAND FRAGMENTATION AND CHANGES OF PERI-URBAN VEGETABLE PRODUCTION AREAS IN THAWI WATTHANA DISTRICT
2022Alisara Menakanit, Vudipong Davivongs, Prapassara NAKA, Nath PICHAKUM · Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis · Thailand (Bangkok)
This study investigated land use changes and landscape fragmentation in prime vegetable production areas within Thawi Watthana district, Bangkok, Thailand. A GIS database was used to analyze land use proportions, changes in vegetable production areas, and land configurations from 1976 to 2015. The results showed that vegetable production areas decreased at a rate of 20.38 ha/y, despite the district being designated as an agricultural area in Bangkok's land use planning policies. Fragmentation of the vegetable production matrix increased due to expanded road networks and contiguous roadside urban development.
Limited or null effectPeri-urban agriculturePolicyEconomicsProspects of Agribusiness as Supporting Food Security in the Semarang City
2022Ali Umar Dhani, Hani Werdi Apriyanti · Untag Business and Accounting Review · Indonesia (Semarang)
This mixed-methods study in Semarang City, Indonesia, investigated the potential of urban agricultural agribusiness to support national food security. Analyzing primary and secondary data, the research identified potential for agribusiness development. It concluded that agribusiness development should align with the national agricultural master plan, Semarang City's potential mapping, and its medium-term and long-term development plans.
EconomicsFood sovereignty & justicePolicyFinancial Literacy Study of Urban Farmers in Makassar City
2022Fira Ayu Sasmita, Muhammad Hasan, Citra Ayni Kamaruddin, Nurdiana, Nur Arisah · Quantitative Economics and Management Studies · Indonesia (Makassar)
A descriptive qualitative study examined the financial literacy level of 4 farmers in the Anggrek farmer women’s group in Bara – Baraya Village, Makassar City, Indonesia. While knowledge of finance, savings, and loans was good, trust and use of financial institutions, insurance, and investment were very limited, indicating that the overall financial literacy of the farmers needs improvement.
EconomicsCommunityPotensi dan Strategi Pengembangan Usaha Tani Perkotaan dalam Meningkatkan Akses Pangan yang Berkelanjutan di Kecamatan Gunung Putri, Kabupaten Bogor
2022Nia Kurniawati Hidayat, Ahyar Ismail, Hastuti Hastuti, Fitria Dewi Raswatie · Jurnal Ilmu Pertanian Indonesia · Indonesia (Bogor)
An urban farming program was initiated in Gunung Putri District, Bogor Regency, and qualitative descriptive methods, Likert scale, and SWOT analysis were used to identify development strategies, analyze public perceptions, and formulate strategies. While urban farming showed potential across technical, social, institutional, commercial, financial, and environmental aspects, obstacles included respondents' time, usable land, capital, supportive institutions, and limited marketing information. The most significant weakness identified was product marketing.
Limited or null effectCommunityPolicyEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceKelayakan Ekonomi dan Strategi Pengembangan Usaha Pertanian Perkotaan KWT Anggrek di Kota Makassar
2022Nurhanis Abdullah, Muhammad Rakib, Muhammad Hasan, Nurdiana Nurdiana, Tuti Supatminingsih · Ideas Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial dan Budaya · Indonesia (Makassar)
An economic feasibility study was conducted on the urban farming business of the KWT Anggrek Women's Farmer Group in Makassar City, examining production, marketing, and financial aspects. While the business was deemed feasible in terms of production and marketing, the financial aspect showed a Net Present Value (NPV) of -8,350,133, indicating it was not feasible according to NPV provisions. However, the payback period was a favorable 1 year, 9 months, and 4 days, suggesting the business could continue.
EconomicsCommunityFAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI LITERASI KEUANGAN PETANI PERKOTAAN
2022Adi Irvansyah · Jurnal Akrab · Indonesia
This study aimed to describe factors influencing urban farmers' financial literacy and formulate effective solutions for improvement. Conducted with a qualitative approach, it found that urban farmers' financial literacy is influenced by financial knowledge, financial attitudes, family environment, and peers. To enhance financial literacy, behavioral changes supported by informal education within families and mass-approach development outreach utilizing digital media for knowledge acquisition are deemed necessary.
EconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceCommunitySTRATEGI PENINGKATAN MUTU PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN UNTUK KETAHANAN PANGAN DI PROVINSI BALI
2022Putu Adi Wiratenaya, Ni Nyoman Yuliarmi · Jurnal Penjaminan Mutu · Indonesia (Bali)
This research investigated strategies to improve urban agriculture quality for food security in Bali Province, Indonesia, using a literature study method. The findings revealed that urban farming in Bali faces many obstacles, including the absence of regulations on urban farming, the lack of an institution to protect urban farming communities, and ineffective marketing methods. Government support is needed for the agricultural sector.
Governance failureFood sovereignty & justicePolicyEconomicsCommunityDoes the Creation of Food Safety Demonstration Cities Promote Agricultural Development? Evidence from China
2022Jie Lv, Lu Huang, Xiaoting Li · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · China
This paper empirically examined the impact of the creation of food safety demonstration cities (CFSDC) on agricultural development in China, using panel data from 277 cities from 2011 to 2019. The difference-in-differences (DID) model showed that CFSDC significantly improves the level of agricultural development. Mechanism analysis indicated that CFSDC promotes urban agricultural development by accelerating technological innovation and industrial restructuring.
PolicyEconomicsAdaptasi Masyarakat Kampung Sayur Bausasran Yogyakarta di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 melalui Urban Farming
2022Renata Jati Nirmala · GEMA PUBLICA · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
This study described the adaptation of the Bausasran Vegetable Village community in Yogyakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic through urban farming, using community empowerment theory. Data was collected via interviews, observation, and literature study. Findings indicated that urban farming maximized the use of yards, walls, green spaces, streets, and alleys for vegetable cultivation. Key actors included government, NGOs, community, farmers, companies, donors, activists, volunteers, and academics, with social, institutional, economic, ecological, spatial, and natural conditions identified as supporting factors for success.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsPEMBERDAYAAN PETERNAK LEBAH TRIGONA PADA KELOMPOK USAHA A BEE HONEY DI GAMPONG ALUE AWE KECAMATAN MUARA DUA
2022Mohd Zulkifli Muhammad, Mohd Zulkifli Muhammad, Reza Putra, Abdul Rahman, Ridho Hafis, Faizar Rianda · JURNAL HURRIAH Jurnal Evaluasi Pendidikan dan Penelitian · Indonesia
The A Bee Honey group in Gampong Alue Awe, Muara Dua subdistrict, implemented a pilot program for Trigona honey bee cultivation from August to November 2022. Despite its potential as an income source, honey supply does not consistently meet demand, and a lack of understanding regarding cultivation and economics reduces consumer interest. The community also does not fully comprehend the advantages and potential of trigona bee cultivation. Training was provided to educate the community on its potential as an alternative income source, resulting in five family heads joining the program.
Economic viabilityCommunityEconomicsFood educationPollinatorsEthnic vegetables for urban nutrition
2022R V S K Reddy, J. Omprasad, T. Janakiram · Current Horticulture · India
In India, indigenous ethnic vegetables are underestimated for their nutritional and economic value and are underutilized, despite their potential to improve human nutrition. Urban populations often prefer less nutritious exotic vegetables due to the greater availability of ethnic vegetables in rural areas. The study suggests increasing the cultivation of these nutrient-dense vegetables in urban and peri-urban areas through home gardening and urban farming to enhance supply for urban residents.
HealthFood educationUrban–rural linkageEconomicsDAMPAK PERUBAHAN PENGGUNAAN LAHAN BAGI PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN DI KAPANEWON KASIHAN
2022Adam Abraham · Jurnal Riset Daerah · Indonesia
This study aimed to identify the impacts of land use change experienced by urban farmers in Kapanewon Kasihan, Indonesia. Using a deductive-qualitative approach, it was analyzed that urban development has both positive and negative impacts on farmers. The most significant negative impacts included pollution, decreased productivity, and the squeezing of urban agricultural land, which could lead to long-term environmental quality degradation and further spread of land use change.
Contamination & food safetyUrban–rural linkagePolicyEconomicsThe Adaptation of Export-Scale Urban Farmers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bandung Metropolitan
2022Kinanti Safitri, Oekan S. Abdoellah, Budhi Gunawan, Parikesit Parikesit, Yusep Suparman, Akhmad Mubarak, Margareth Pardede · The Qualitative Report · Indonesia (Bandung)
This mixed-method study, involving 107 export-scale urban farmers in the Bandung metropolitan area, Indonesia, investigated their adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Farmers prioritized commercial agriculture and adapted through market access, agricultural management, and financial resource strengthening. However, some adaptation methods were not environmentally friendly, as farmers increased reliance on synthetic inputs and used cold storage on open land, leading to intensive, non-environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Environmental trade-offsEconomicsClimate changeUrban–rural linkagePersepsi dan Minat Masyarakat Terhadap Urban Farming di Kota Pekanbaru
2022El Syabrina, Rosmaina Rosmaina, Risqiana Dani, Purwati Purwati, Nadya Hermantika Sari · JIA (Jurnal Ilmiah Agribisnis) Jurnal Agribisnis dan Ilmu Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian · Indonesia (Pekanbaru)
A descriptive qualitative study in Pekanbaru City in August 2022 surveyed 102 urban farming managers to assess their perceptions and interest in urban farming. Respondents generally agreed with the social, economic, and ecological benefits of urban farming, scoring 3.17 on a Likert scale, with social benefits (3.34) being highest. The study suggests that commercializing urban agriculture on vacant land could maximize community socialization and boost economic and ecological benefits.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsUrban–rural linkageHubungan Produktivitas Kerja Kelompok dengan Keberlanjutan Program Urban Farming
2022Nusaibah Nurul Fida, Heru Purwandari · Jurnal Sains Komunikasi dan Pengembangan Masyarakat [JSKPM] · Indonesia
This study analyzed the relationship between group work productivity and the levels of economic, social, and ecological sustainability in urban farming programs in Indonesia. Using a quantitative survey method supported by qualitative data, the research found that group work productivity has a sufficient and significant relationship with the level of economic sustainability. Furthermore, group work productivity has a strong and significant relationship with the levels of social and ecological sustainability of urban farming programs.
CommunityEconomicsOrganic cyclePelatihan Teknik Budidaya Akuaponik di Masyarakat Urban Farming Kelurahan Sungai Ulin Kota Banjarbaru
2022Dini Sofarini, Deddy Dharmaji, Yunandar Yunandar, Fajriyanti Fajriyanti · Bubungan Tinggi Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia
An aquaponics cultivation technique training was conducted from August to December 2021 in the Sungai Ulin Village community in Banjarbaru City. This activity aimed to increase the use of polyculture technology in urban areas and improve the survival rate of aquaponics products. Evaluation results showed an 80% survival rate for vegetables and 75% for fish, indicating improved knowledge and skills among participants.
DIYFood educationCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceTOURISM-BASED URBAN AGRICULTURAL INTEGRATED FOOD MARKET (CASE STUDY: SINDU MARKET, SANUR, BALI)
2022I Gede Indra Mahendra, I Dewa Gede Agung Diasana Putra · ASTONJADRO · Indonesia (Bali)
Denpasar's high food demand, driven by tourism and community needs, is heavily dependent on external areas due to decreasing agricultural land. This qualitative descriptive study explored the potential of integrating urban farming with traditional markets, specifically Sindu Market in Sanur, Bali. The results showed that Denpasar City is not self-sufficient in food, leading to the innovative idea of implementing an urban farming system at Sindu Market as a solution to food needs and to shorten the carbon chain of food distribution.
EconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceUrban–rural linkageUrban Farming: Program Pemanfaatan Lingkungan Untuk Pengembangan Pertanian Perkotaan di Kota Semarang
2022Rahmad Aji Maulana, Hardi Warsono, Retno Sunu Astuti, Teuku Afrizal · PERSPEKTIF · Indonesia (Semarang)
A qualitative descriptive analysis study was conducted to develop urban agriculture in Semarang City, Indonesia. The study identified diverse potential for urban agriculture in Semarang, including various vegetables, cassava, sugar cane, durian, and mushrooms. It also found that urban agriculture offers environmental, economic, social, health, education, and tourism benefits, and noted that policy instruments through top-down and bottom-up approaches are essential.
CommunityEconomicsClimate changePemanfaatan Komunikasi Inovasi Digital Pertanian Perkotaan di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
2022Leonard Dharmawan, Pudji Muljono, Dwi Retno Hapsari, Bagus Priyo Purwanto · Jurnal Penyuluhan · Indonesia (Bogor)
This study, conducted in Bogor City, Indonesia, used quantitative and qualitative methods to identify the readiness of extension workers and supporting facilities for digital urban agriculture extension during the Covid-19 pandemic, and factors influencing farmer empowerment. Results indicated that extension workers are ready for digital counseling and communication support facilities for digital innovation are good. Farmer empowerment directly affects farmer productivity and is indirectly positively influenced by environmental support, farmer innovation activities, and individual characteristics of farmers.
Digital agricultureCommunityEconomicsMarket Pressure Based on International Food Standards in Export-Scale Urban Farming: Political Ecology Perspective
2022Kinanti Safirtri, Oekan S. Abdoellah, Budhi Gunawan, Yusep Suparman, Parikesit Parikesit · The Qualitative Report · Indonesia
A qualitative study with 27 export-scale urban farmers in Bandung Metropolitan investigated market pressures to meet international food standards. While intended to encourage environmentally friendly practices, farmers interpreted the implementation of international food standards as an administrative formality for export requirements, rather than a critical reflection on environmental problems from intensive agricultural practices. Consequently, market pressure from international food standards was found to be paradoxical and ineffective in fostering farmers' environmental responsibility.
Governance failureEconomicsPolicyClimate change