Research & reports

Arisnia Devie Hapsari, Retno Setyowati, Hanifah Ihsaniyati · AGRITEXTS Journal of Agricultural Extension · Indonesia (Solo)

A descriptive qualitative study in Serengan Urban Village, Solo, aimed to identify internal and external factors influencing the adoption of urban farming TOGA (medicinal plants) in crowded residential areas. Data from observation, interviews, FGS, and document study revealed six strengths, nine weaknesses, seven opportunities, and six threats. Based on these findings, five strategies were proposed to improve community adoption, including enhancing experience, knowledge, awareness, and ability through assistance and cooperation.

黄甘霖 HUA Yeyu 华野毓 · Acta Ecologica Sinica · China (Beijing)

Ecosystem services from peri-urban organic farms in Beijing, China, were evaluated as of 2019. It was found that there were 271 organic farms in the suburbs of Beijing, covering a planting area of 10,900 hectares, accounting for 5.1% of the arable land in Beijing. Provision services were valued at 1.612 billion Yuan, regulation services (soil carbon sequestration) at 21.4 million Yuan, and cultural services (picking, farmers' markets, education activities) at 118.9 million Yuan. Organic farms also reduced energy use and emissions compared to conventional farms of the same area.

Rieska Maharani, Zainal Rusdi, Lynda Yunyver, Reza Mega Novalia, Adiva Salsabila · Jurnal Abdidas · Indonesia (Surabaya)

This activity was conducted in RT 07 RW 03, Kendangsari District, Tenggilis Mejoyo Village, Surabaya City, to enhance food security and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. A student team from Muhammadiyah Surabaya University's Accounting Study Program, supported by a grant from the Ministry of Education and Culture's Holistic Village Development and Empowerment Program, provided hydroponic instruction, introduction, practical training, and guidance on selling and diversifying hydroponic products. The program indirectly fostered local food security and resilience and generated new income for residents affected by the pandemic.

Fetty Dwi Rahmayanti, Tungga Buana Diana · AGRO TATANEN | Jurnal Ilmiah Pertanian · Indonesia

This descriptive qualitative study describes the existing state of the experimental garden at the Faculty of Agriculture, Borobudur University, Indonesia. The garden is used for learning, research, and reforestation, with efforts to expand plant collections and preserve rare species. In line with government programs for utilizing narrow land, the faculty applies urban farming methods such as tabulampot, polybag, and hydroponic planting techniques. Data was collected from primary field observations and secondary literature.

Ari Handriatni, Sajuri Sajuri · PENA ABDIMAS Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Pekalongan City)

Bandengan village in Pekalongan City, Indonesia, is a flood-prone area where tidal floods made agricultural activities difficult. Extension activities and mentoring were conducted for the youth of Bandengan village, presenting Urban Farming concepts (verticulture, hydroponics, aquaponics, polybags) suitable for limited, flood-affected land. This program impacted the community's enthusiasm to carry out agricultural activities, enabling them to produce vegetable and fruit crops and potentially increase income.

Hikma Ellya, Nurlaila Nurlaila, Nukhak Nufita Sari, Rila Rahma Apriani, Ronny Mulyawan, Febriani Purba, Saida Fithria · LOGISTA - Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia (Banjarbaru)

A community service activity was conducted in Banjarbaru City, Indonesia, to assist in introducing Brazilian spinach (Alternanthera sissoo) as a yard plant. The activity involved one-day counseling for 59 participants, including chairpersons of farmer women groups, and planting assistance for several farmer women groups. Residents of Banjarbaru showed great enthusiasm for cultivating Brazilian spinach due to its edibility, ease of propagation and cultivation, and aesthetic form.

Agus Slamet, Maryam Nurlaila, Farid Nur Achmad · Abdimas Singkerru · Indonesia

A community service program in Lapandewa Village, Buton Selatan Regency, Indonesia, provided education and practical training on utilizing organic kitchen waste to make compost, liquid organic fertilizer (POC), and botanical pesticides. Targeting 20 participants, including housewives, farmers, and entrepreneurs, the activity aimed to support food self-sufficiency through urban farming and improve community welfare. Participants successfully learned to produce these items and sort seeds, fostering awareness of waste utilization and motivating a shift from chemical fertilizers and pesticides to organic alternatives.

Jie Zheng, Lulu Sun · Journal of Resources and Ecology · China

This paper assessed the development status of productive rooftop gardens on urban commercial complexes in China using methods including ArcGIS, field research, and questionnaire interviews. Results indicated an uneven spatial distribution of productive rooftop gardens in mainland China, with 84.21% located in the southeast coast and Sichuan region. While the number of rooftop gardens has increased since 2013, operators still experience challenges in policies, funds, and planting knowledge.

Bambang Pujiasmanto, Eddy Triharyanto, Sulandjari Sulandjari, Pardono Pardono, Puji Harsono, Hery Widijanto, Desy Setyaningrum · Prosiding Seminar Nasional Fakultas Pertanian UNS · Indonesia (Surakarta)

In Karangasem Village, Laweyan District, Surakarta City, Indonesia, a community service activity aimed to provide productive activities for urban communities through vegetable cultivation using a hydroponic system. The method involved training and implementing a floating raft hydroponic cultivation system. This activity benefited the community by increasing the competitiveness of vegetable products, especially pak choy.

B. Savitha, T.M. Pramod Kumar, G. Ravi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · India (Telangana)

This ex-post facto study assessed the perception of urban farming among 120 practitioners in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Telangana, India, using personal interviews. The findings showed that 58.33% of respondents had a medium perception level, 21.67% high, and 20.00% low. Correlation analysis revealed a positive and significant relationship between perception and education, family support, crop preference, cropping intensity, and innovativeness. A negative and non-significant relationship was observed with age, urban farming experience, and annual income.

Fiky Yulianto Wicaksono, Tati Nurmala · Dharmakarya · Indonesia

An online training and simulation on environmentally friendly urban farming, utilizing household waste, was conducted from January to February 2021. Participants were selected based on their existing practice or desire to practice urban farming at home. The results of this outreach indicated that the speakers' expertise enhanced participants' knowledge, and most participants understood the training material and practiced environmentally friendly urban farming.

Supriyati Supriyati · JAS (Jurnal Agri Sains) · Indonesia (Muara Bungo)

A descriptive study was conducted in Muara Bungo City, Indonesia, with 79 respondents to identify the levels of environmental, economic, health, and social/community motivation for utilizing yards for farming. The study found that people's motivations, from high to low, were health, environmental, economic, and social/community motivations.

Tri Widianto, Lukman Ahmad Imron P · WASANA NYATA · Indonesia (Sukoharjo)

In Palur Village, Mojolaban District, Sukoharjo Regency, Indonesia, 17 community members received 4 months of training and assistance on "Budikdamber" (fish cultivation in buckets) starting October 25, 2020. This activity involved practicing an aquaponics system combining catfish farming and water spinach hydroponics in limited land, aiming to enhance food security and promote economic self-reliance among participants. Following the training and assistance, participants were able to improve food security through Budikdamber.

Okti Purwaningsih, Puguh Bintang Pamungkas, Triwahana Triwahana · Abdimas Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)

A community service program implemented at SD Model in Ngemplak, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, aimed to foster elementary school students' interest in agriculture through the introduction of a School Garden via urban farming. Using presentations with video tutorials and farming modules, the program found that 97.7% of students liked the School Garden activity, and 81.4% felt these activities fostered their interest in agriculture.

Retno Wulandari, Nana Kariada Tri Martuti, Muh Arif Syamsul, Dhita Prasisca Mutiatari · Jurnal Abdimas · Indonesia (Semarang)

This activity facilitated the construction of a greenhouse for the Kemijen Farmers Group (KT Kemijen) in Kemijen Village, Semarang City, Indonesia, as part of PT. Indonesia Power Semarang PGU's CSR program. The project successfully built one greenhouse (8m long, 5m wide, 3m high) using PDAM water and rainwater harvesting. The greenhouse has provided benefits to the community, enhancing social, environmental, and economic potential.

Elvrida Rosa, Daniel Daniel, Yasid Arianda, Hendra Hendra, Khalid Alfarasi · · Indonesia (Banda Aceh)

This community service activity provided aquaponics technology training to housewives in Lamglumpang Village, Banda Aceh City, Indonesia, focusing on fish and vegetable cultivation. The training aimed to offer solutions for optimal use of yard land to support family nutrition and food security, especially for urban communities. Using participatory methods, the activity resulted in an increase in the community's ecological intelligence, with the average ecological competence value rising to 47, categorized as very good.

Laksmi Irianti, Ika Kustiani, Ratna Widyawati, Amril Ma’ruf Siregar · · Indonesia

In Kampung Sinar Harapan, an urban agricultural area on the outskirts of Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia, a Community Service (PKM) activity was conducted to address challenges of land conversion and water resource availability. This activity, carried out from August to October 2019, provided training to the Harapan Jaya Women Farmers Group (KWT) on the design and development of hydroponic installations and greenhouses, and on hydroponic farming methods. Evaluation results indicated that KWT Harapan Jaya members well understood urban farming methods, hydroponic installation, and cultivation techniques.

Subeen Jang · The Korea Association of Yeolin Education · South Korea (Seoul)

This study analyzed the implementation process of the School Farm Program in Seoul, South Korea, through a literature review. The analysis found that there was a risk of the policy's focus deviating from school and educational issues, as multiple policymakers pursued diverse economic and social goals using school farms. Additionally, policy effects at the target level could differ from policymaker goals depending on each school's context, and interaction among policy implementers and various interest groups like civic organizations, experts, and media was insufficient.

Mun Gi Hong, Bo Eun Nam · Journal of Character Education and Research · South Korea

This study analyzed the suitability of G National University's campus as an educational site for ecological and character education for elementary students. The campus had a green space ratio of approximately 40% and 120 woody plant species. However, vulnerabilities in plant diversity were identified, including a bias towards certain species like oak and azalea, and multiple species concentrated in small numbers. A critical finding was the overlapping flowering and fruiting seasons for most species, which could negatively impact the ecology of wild animals like insects and birds that rely on these resources.

Novisrayani Kesmayanti, Abdul Aziz · Journal of Community Service · Indonesia (Palembang)

This community service activity (PKM) in Palembang, Indonesia, addressed challenges faced by PKK RT 19 RW 05 community members, including limited yard space and farming knowledge. The program provided education, technology transfer, demonstrations, and assistance for independent hydroponic urban farming. The activity successfully helped community members maximize the use of narrow yard spaces, transforming them into productive environments for family food supply through hydroponic cultivation.

Rahmi Winangsih, Rahmi Mulyasih, Marthalena, Rethorika Berthanilla, Ahmad Sururi · Bantenese - Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Cilegon)

This paper reports on an empowerment communication program within an urban farming initiative targeting women in Kampung Lukis Ramanuju, Cilegon City, Indonesia. The program aims to empower women to meet family and community food needs by cultivating high-economic-value crops like vegetables and fruits. As a result of the mentorship, the participating group became capable of producing crops for personal consumption.

Tuti Kusumaningsih, Rini Devijаnti Ridwаn, Sidarningsih Sidarningsih · Jurnal Layanan Masyarakat (Journal of Public Services) · Indonesia

In the Maesan and Sumberwringin sub-districts of Bondowoso Regency, Indonesia, community groups lacked knowledge and information regarding the health benefits, economic value, and cultivation of ciplukan (Physalis angulata L). To address this, the Community Service Team of the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, designed an activity to provide counseling and promote ciplukan as a medicinal plant, offer information on its health benefits and cultivation, and distribute ciplukan plants as an initial step. This activity received a very good response from the local community.

Dhian Rosalina, Yenni Marnita, Nasrul Kahfi Lubis, Fiddini Alham · SELAPARANG Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Berkemajuan · Indonesia (Langsa)

This community service activity provided training in Gampong Baroh Langsa Lama, Langsa Aceh city, to 30 day laborers on utilizing household organic waste to create compost blocks for planting media. The training involved socialization, practice, and evaluation, aiming to transform waste into useful products for urban farming. As a result, 50 percent of partners expressed willingness to practice making compost blocks and be periodically evaluated.

Hyung-Suk Kim, Kyu‐Won Kim · Land · South Korea

This study examines sustainable landscapes in traditional Korean houses of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) by investigating urban agricultural practices in the palace, private houses, and an imaginary garden called Uiwon. It discusses the definition and range of urban agriculture, agricultural methods, and the principal agents involved in gardening, comparing traditional and modern South Korean housing environments.

Fauzian Gilang Prananda, Sumeru Ashari · Jurnal Produksi Tanaman · Indonesia

A randomized complete block design trial at 550 m elevation on the rooftop of the Central Building, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia, grown from June to September 2019, compared production of five melon (Cucumis melo) varieties (Melindo-15, Gracia, Madesta, Action, Glamour), measuring female flower count and timing, leaf count, plant length, stem diameter, fruit weight and fruit reduction with ANOVA and 5% BNJ follow-up tests. Growth and fruit yield differed among varieties, with Melindo showing the best production potential.