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Pengenalan Konsep Urban Farming Melalui Praktik Hidroponik Sederhana sebagai Upaya Pemanfaatan Lahan Terbuka Terbatas bagi Guru di Kabupaten Polewali Mandar
2023Mufti 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.
Food educationDIYCommunityPromoting Sustainable Urban Farming Through Plant Clinic Consultations on Car Free Days
2023Norbertus 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.
Food educationCommunityDIYClimate changeAPLIKASI AKUAPONIK SISTEM PASANG SURUT DENGAN SUPLAI OKSIGEN POMPA SUBMERSIBEL DI DESA TANJUNGSARI, KABUPATEN SUMEDANG
2023Ibnu 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.
DIYFood educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceBandung Gardening: Hydroponic Salads
2023Theochrasia Latue, Philia Christi Latue, Heinrich Rakuasa · Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Sciences · Indonesia (Bandung)
This descriptive qualitative research examined hydroponic salad cultivation by the Bandung Gardening community in Bandung City, Indonesia. The study found that hydroponics is an efficient and effective method for producing high-quality salads in an urban environment. Hydroponic plants showed faster growth, higher yields, and better nutritional quality compared to soil-based cultivation, while also reducing water and land use.
CommunityDIYDigital agricultureSmart aquaponic garden with an IoT monitoring
2023Raj, T. Yuvan, Divashen, C., Pillaiy, K. Nishart, Pretthic, S., Rishwin, S. · UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA) · Global
This smart aquaponic garden system integrates aquaculture and hydroponics with IoT sensors to monitor water parameters and optimize plant growth. A central monitoring platform processes real-time data to maintain optimal conditions for plants and fish and detect abnormalities. The system offers remote access and control, aiming to promote sustainable agriculture, reduce water consumption, and provide an accessible platform for local food production in urban farming and community gardens.
Digital agricultureDIYFood sovereignty & justiceRooftop Garden Ecosystem
2023Andrew Jones, Joel Hockin, Max Longhurst · The Science Teacher · United States
This abstract does not describe specific research content or findings regarding rooftop garden ecosystems. Instead, it only provides information about the affiliations and roles of the authors: Andrew Jones, Joel Hockin, and Max Longhurst.
Food educationDIYEfek Pemberian Pupuk Organik Cair Berbasis Kulit Buah (Eco Enzyme) terhadap Pertumbuhan Tanaman Pakcoy (Brassica chinensis L.)
2023Wulan Sari Sinaga, Desyana Millenia Limeranto, Eugenia Larissa Bakti Pangala, Kukuh Madyaningrana · Pro-Life · Global
This research investigated the macro nutrient content of fruit peel-based liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) and its effect on Pakcoy (Brassica chinensis L.) growth over 56 days, using a completely randomized design with five treatments and five replications. The study found that the macro nutrients in the fruit peel-based LOF did not meet the Ministry of Agriculture's quality standards. However, a 0.4 mL dose of the fruit peel-based LOF showed the best effect in supporting Pakcoy plant growth across all measured parameters.
DIYCompostOrganic cycleANALISIS INTEGRASI NILAI KARAKTER DALAM KEGIATAN URBAN FARMING DI KELAS V SDN NGEMPLAK SIMONGAN 01 TAHUN PELAJARAN 2023/2024
2023Andra 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.
Food educationCommunityDIYOrganic cycleAgricultura urbana e segurança alimentar: Uma análise econômica
2023Cleber José Bosetti · Revista Desenvolvimento Social · Brazil
An empirical study was conducted at the Federal University of Santa Catarina's Rural Sciences Center in Curitibanos, Brazil, to evaluate urban agriculture's potential for value generation and food security improvement. The study involved cultivating a 5m² garden for one year using biodynamic agricultural management, followed by accounting for production factors and economic viability analysis. Results indicated that urban agriculture has the potential to contribute to food security and that its practices, under resilient agricultural management, are also economically viable.
EconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceDIYA Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Approach to Pest Management in Your Edible Landscape
2023Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Hamutahl Cohen, Tiare Saracino, Esen Momol · EDIS · United States (Florida)
This 8-page publication from the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department defines common pests for home gardeners and advocates for diversifying landscapes to manage them. It introduces the "triangle" of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), providing examples of multi-method tools applicable in home settings for pest control.
DIYBiodiversityFood educationDesign of a Smart Portable Farming Kit for Indoor Cultivation Using the Raspberry Pi Platform
2023Muhammad Izzad Ramli, Muhammad Azizi Mohd Ariffin, Zarina Zainol, Mohd Nazrul Mohd Amin, Dedeng Hirawan, I D Sumitra, Nursuriati Jamil · Pertanika journal of science & technology · Global
This paper proposes a design for a Smart Portable Farming Kit, an IoT-based system for cultivating short-duration vegetables and mushrooms indoors in urban areas. The prototype design is simple, lightweight, and durable, requiring minimal user attention. It proved better than traditional setups by increasing mushroom yield, making oyster mushroom cultivation easier and more profitable in urban areas.
DIYDigital agricultureFood sovereignty & justiceClimate changeDIY Design and Radical Worldbuilding at The Grove Skatepark, London
2023Tom Critchley · Temes de disseny · United Kingdom (London)
This ethnographic case study examines DIY design practices at The Grove Skatepark in London, UK, viewing it as an urban commons. Fieldwork revealed DIY practices as "learning-by-doing," fostering vocational and soft skills, and supporting a community that includes a community garden and arts workshops. However, the study also found that while the space is inclusive, its governance centers agency around "core skateboarding," reinforcing masculine hegemonies.
DIYCommunityPendampingan Santri Berkebun Pada Kegiatan Urban Farming
2023Inanpi 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.
CommunityFood educationDIYOrganic cycleStudy on Participatory Community Vegetable Garden Landscape Design from a Micro-Renewal Perspective
2023Yichen Ma · International Journal of Environmental Sustainability and Protection · Global
This article explores participatory community gardening theory and practices, using an old community as an example, to find ways to establish and grow community gardens for residents. It aims to provide a reference for establishing community gardens and exploring sustainable methods within urban micro-renewal, especially in response to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic affecting residents' access to necessities.
CommunityDIYFood educationコミュニティガーデンにおいて組織に縛られず参加者の自由な活動が確保される条件に関する研究 ―タマリバタケを事例として―
2022新保 奈穂美 · 世田谷区 都市農業関連研究報告 · Japan
Analyses Tamaribatake, a community garden piloted under Setagaya's proposal-based partnership programme, clarifying conditions that secure participants' freedom without rigid rules and offering operational insight for municipally supported community farms.
CommunityFood educationDIYA simplified non-greenhouse hydroponic system for small-scale soilless urban vegetable farming
2022Gumisiriza M.S., Ndakidemi P.A., Mbega E.R. · MethodsX, 9:101882 · Tanzania
A methods paper presenting a simplified, non-greenhouse hydroponic system built from low-cost, readily available materials using the Kratky method, with detailed step-by-step instructions. Requiring no specialised equipment or power, it offers a reproducible, self-buildable approach to soilless vegetable growing in confined urban spaces, supporting DIY and maker-style citizen food production.
DIYEconomicsCommunityDecentralized composting as a waste management tool connect with the new global trends: a systematic review
2022· International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · Global
Systematic review positioning decentralized composting as a waste management tool in the context of new global trends.
DIYCompostCommunityEvaluation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Production Using Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Biomass Supplemented with Agricultural Wastes
2022Ejigu N., Sitotaw B., Girmay S., Assaye H. · International Journal of Food Science · Ethiopia
Evaluates water hyacinth biomass, alone or mixed with wheat/teff straw, as a low-cost substrate for oyster mushroom cultivation. The authors conclude water hyacinth is a promising cheap substrate owing to its ideal C/N ratio and low lignin, while also helping control the invasive weed.
DIYOrganic cycleEconomicsDesign of a Friendly Solar Food Dryer for Domestic Over-Production
2022Fernandes L., Fernandes J.R., Tavares P.B. · Solar · Portugal
Builds and tests two indirect solar dryer prototypes for fruits and vegetables using low-cost, reused materials (wood, styrofoam, recycled aluminum cans). Reports drying kinetics comparable to a commercial electric dryer, cutting waste from domestic over-production.
DIYFood lossEconomicsDesign, construction, and application of a low-cost solar dryer: A kinetic study of Araticum pulp drying
2022· Journal of Food Processing and Preservation · Brazil
Designs, constructs, and applies a low-cost solar dryer, studying the drying kinetics of araticum fruit pulp. Demonstrates a self-built, inexpensive dryer for preserving and adding value to produce.
DIYFood lossEconomicsEffect of Different Predrying Treatments on Physicochemical Quality and Drying Kinetics of Twin Layer Solar Tunnel Dried Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) Slices
2022Dufera L.T. · Journal of Food Quality · Jimma, Ethiopia
Dries tomato slices in a twin-layer solar tunnel dryer under Ethiopian conditions, testing how different pre-drying treatments affect physicochemical quality and drying kinetics. Addresses low-cost tunnel-type solar drying for vegetable preservation.
DIYFood lossPathways to low-cost aquaponic systems for sustainable livelihoods and economic development in poor communities: defining critical success factors
2022· Aquaculture International · Global
The paper argues that low-cost aquaponics can support food security and socio-economic development in poor communities, and defines the critical success factors needed to realize such systems.
DIYCommunityEconomicsBuilding sustainable societies through vertical soilless farming: A cost-effectiveness analysis on a small-scale non-greenhouse hydroponic system
2022Gumisiriza M.S., Ndakidemi P., Nalunga A., Mbega E.R. · Sustainable Cities and Society · Africa
A cost-effectiveness analysis (net present value, internal rate of return, payback period) of a small-scale non-greenhouse vertical hydroponic system, examining its contribution to urban food security.
DIYEconomicsMicro-Investment by Tanzanian Smallholders' in Drip Irrigation Kits for Vegetable Production to Improve Livelihoods: Lessons Learned and a Way Forward
2022· Agriculture · Tanzania
Examines micro-investment by smallholders in affordable drip irrigation kits (bundled with seeds, inputs and advice) for vegetable production and improved livelihoods and nutrition.
DIYEconomicsVertical Greening Systems: A Critical Comparison of Do-It-Yourself Designs
2022Dominici L., Comino E., Torpy F., Irga P. · Plants · Italy / Australia
An exploratory review of vertical greening system designs from scientific literature and community/commercial solutions, defining eight design models via six structural criteria and interviewing seven community garden groups to guide low-cost, small-scale DIY systems.
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