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Feasibility study for estimating optimal substrate parameters for sustainable green roof in Sri Lanka
2022· Environment, Development and Sustainability · Sri Lanka
Explores composing a low-cost green roof substrate from locally available organic wastes, arguing that organic wastes offer higher plant-nutrient content, water retention and suitable pH compared with recycled aggregates.
DIYOrganic cycleGrocery Waste Compost as an Alternative Hydroponic Growing Medium
2022· Agronomy · Global
Investigates replacing conventional hydroponic media such as cocodust with compost from locally sourced grocery waste, testing four mixtures (20–80% waste compost) on hydroponic lettuce over 35 days.
DIYFood lossCompostAn underground, wireless, open-source, low-cost system for monitoring oxygen, temperature, and soil moisture
2022· SOIL · United States
Describes an underground, wireless, open-source, low-cost system using LoRa to monitor soil oxygen, temperature, and moisture; the logging, power, and communication components cost about USD 150, much cheaper than commercial solutions.
DIYEconomicsDevelopment of a Low-Cost Open-Source Platform for Smart Irrigation Systems
2022Puig F., Rodríguez Díaz J.A., Soriano M.A. · Agronomy · Spain
Develops a low-cost, open-source IoT platform for smart irrigation that supports many sensors and can be easily integrated with other platforms.
DIYEconomicsOpen-source electronics for plant phenotyping and irrigation in controlled environment
2022Kim J.Y., Abdel-Haleem H., Luo Z., Szczepanek A. · Smart Agricultural Technology · United States
Develops a portable high-throughput phenotyping system using a microcontroller and a Raspberry Pi single-board computer, extended with soil moisture monitoring and water-pump control for automated irrigation using open-source electronics.
DIYEconomicsImplementation of urban farming as a part of the national movement for mental revolution
2022Rayhan Ramadhani, Sarah Natalia, Faurica Nurul Syifa, Maulida Asha Sabilla, Arya Prayoga, Moch. Imron Rosyidi · Community Empowerment · Indonesia
In Bromo Hamlet, Kalinegoro Village, Indonesia, the KKN GNRM program on urban farming was held to maintain food security during the COVID-19 pandemic. This program aimed to provide knowledge, insight, and experience to boost organic vegetable production on narrow land through hydroponic training. The KKN GNRM increased public awareness of urban farming and hydroponics as a source of food security during the pandemic.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityFood educationDIYMulching Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit Trees in The Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape
2022Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Tiare Saracino, Jacqlyn Rivas, Esen Momol · EDIS · United States (Florida)
This 7-page publication from the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department serves as a guide for homeowners and professionals on best practices for mulching. Mulching involves spreading material around the base of a plant to protect it, conserve moisture, or suppress weeds. The guide discusses mulch sources, application techniques, and management practices, clarifying the mulch needs of fruit trees, shrubs, herbs, and vegetables to promote plant health.
DIYProspects for the use of apple tree species from the collection of the GBS RAS in landscaping
2022Victоria Kryuchkova, Vitaly Donskih, Yuri Gorbunov, Tatiana Aniskina, О. С. Волкова · АгроЭкоИнфо · Russia (Moscow)
This 2011-2022 study at the MBG RAS laboratory in Moscow, Russia, assessed 20 wild apple tree species for their landscaping potential. While Malus baccata, M. neidzwedzkyana, M. x zumi, M. sargentii, and M. mandshurica were identified as promising for urban conditions, M. ioensis showed low frost resistance and M. fusca and M. sievesii were susceptible to scab infestation, limiting their suitability for urban gardening in Moscow.
Limited or null effectBiodiversityDIYPenyiraman Tanaman Otomatis Berbasis Sensor Kelembaban Tanah sebagai Penunjang Kebun Perkotaan pada Cabe
2022Riri Octarina Sandy, Asran Asran, Kartika Kartika · Jurnal Litek Jurnal Listrik Telekomunikasi Elektronika · Indonesia
This research aimed to design and build an automatic plant watering system for urban home gardens, specifically for chili plants, using Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The system utilized a NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller, a soil moisture sensor, an HC-SR04 water availability sensor, and an LCD I2C display, with the Blynk application for plant monitoring. The system was successfully designed and built, with component configurations and power supply tests showing stable operation. Overall humidity tests on three soil types, comparing manual and automatic methods, showed an average error of 19%.
Digital agricultureDIYUso de tecnologías agroecológicas en la Granja Urbana del municipio Camagüey
2022Yurisandra Sierra Reyes, Ernesto Juniors Pérez Torres, Ana de Dios Martínez, Manuel Francisco Rodríguez Saldaña, Arialsis Adán Verdugo · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · Cuba (Camagüey)
To evaluate the use of agroecological technologies in the Urban Farm of Camagüey municipality, semi-structured anonymous surveys were applied to 77 managers and producers (43 producers, 34 managers) working in the Urban, Suburban, and Family Agriculture Program. The surveys identified agroecological technologies such as crop rotation and intercropping, biofertilizers, insect traps, and biological products. Organopónicos, semi-protected, and intensive gardens were identified as the units systematically applying these technologies, with farms and plots doing so to a lesser extent.
Organic cyclePeri-urban agricultureDIYUrban Farming Generasi Milenial Karang Taruna Dusun Walang Sukoharjo
2022Novian Wely Asmoro, Sri Hartati, Agustina Intan Niken Tari, Purwanto Purwanto, Muhammad Fathul Anwar · Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat · Indonesia (Sukoharjo)
In Dusun Walang, Sukoharjo, Indonesia, community service activities introduced urban farming to millennial generation members of a youth organization to increase their interest in agriculture. The activities involved counseling and practice on urban farming concepts, household waste management, and verticulture. Evaluation using pretest, posttest, and practice assessment showed 93% partner involvement and an 85% increase in understanding of urban farming cultivation, from an initial 54% to 100% after the activity.
Food educationDIYCompostCommunityPEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DALAM PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH PERANTINGAN PEPOHONAN DI LINGKUNGAN PERUMAHAN
2022Dwi Haryanta, Tatuk Tojibatus Sa’adah, Ristani Widya Inti · Indonesian Collaboration Journal of Community Services (ICJCS) · Indonesia (Surabaya)
In RW 02 Kalirungkut, Surabaya, Indonesia, a community empowerment activity provided knowledge on managing tree pruning waste into useful compost for urban farming practices. The program utilized Participatory Rapid Rural Appraisal and Rapid and Rural Appraisal methods. The community resolved tree pruning waste disposal issues within 3 months and harvested 15 cubic meters of compost, recognizing its economic value.
CommunityCompostOrganic cycleDIYFood Security & Urban Agriculture - Considerations for Soil Improvements and Crop Planning
2022Aaron Sedivy · Lincoln (University of Nebraska) · Global
This document outlines the benefits of urban agriculture, such as energy conservation, rainwater remediation, and therapeutic uses, and its contribution to food security pillars: availability, access, utilization, and stability. It suggests special considerations for improving urban soils and designing an evolving food crop production plan.
Food sovereignty & justiceHealthClimate changeCommunityDIYSoilless Culture for Agribusiness throughout Urban Farming in Indonesia
2022Ristina Siti Sundari, Lies Sulistyowati, Trisna Insan Noor, Iwan Setiawan · IntechOpen eBooks · Indonesia
Urban farming is expanding globally due to large urban areas, population density, and the demand for local, healthier food. Limited urban space drives the adoption of soilless culture, such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics, for cultivating agricultural commodities, often in vertical farming. Urban farmers, typically with limited skills but high curiosity, primarily engage in urban farming for household self-demand rather than commercial agribusiness.
DIYDigital agricultureFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsDesign of Affordable Cold Storage for Horticulture Products (Urban Farming “Mom's Farm” in Sampora Village)
2022Ferdian Suprata, Christine Natalia, Djoko Setyanto, Budi Kartadinata, Victoria Principall · Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik Industri · Indonesia (Sampora Village)
This study in Sampora Village, Indonesia, aimed to reduce food losses by designing an affordable 4.77 m3 Modified Atmosphere Storage (MAS) cold-storage unit for horticultural products. Using a Design Thinking method and qualitative interviews, the design focused on temperature/humidity control, air circulation, and ventilation to extend product quality. The study proposed an affordable cold-storage technology.
Food lossDIYKONSEP PERANCANGAN PUSAT PELATIHAN URBAN FARMING DI KABUPATEN BADUNG
2022Ni Putu Kinsa Destias Wirawan, Frysa Wiriantari, Anak Agung Ayu Sri Ratih Yulianasari · Jurnal Teknik Gradien · Indonesia (Badung)
This qualitative descriptive study explored the design concept for an urban farming training center in Badung Regency, Indonesia. The center adopts an education and tourism concept with a Green Architecture theme, incorporating eco-friendly materials, renewable energy, and water conservation. It aims to promote urban farming methods like hydroponics, biofloc catfish farming, maggot cultivation, and organic waste processing into eco-enzymes.
Food educationDIYCommunityOrganic cycleBUDIKDAMBER: Realisasi Konsep Urban Farming di Kelurahan Simpang Tiga
2022Lulu Fara, Muhammad Yafi Fadhillah, W. Dea Fadhilah, Kalonika Izzati, Nita Wahyuni, Nabila Triyuliani Hasdania, Alda Agustina, Dwi Librina Suhardi, Annisa Nur Yasin, Amos Adrian Sembiring Pelawi, Fadel Saleh Basobih · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara · Indonesia
This paper discusses the realization of the Budikdamber urban farming concept in Simpang Tiga Village, Pekanbaru City, Indonesia. Service students implemented Budikdamber activities as a solution to limited cultivation land and decreasing water quality, aiming to address challenges posed by increasing population growth and land function shifts. The initiative also serves as a platform for entrepreneurship.
DIYEconomicsFood sovereignty & justicePotential of Fruit Plants in the Yard to Support Urban Farming and Agroindustry in Madiun-City, East Java, Indonesia
2022Ratna Wardhani, Wuryantoro Wuryantoro · International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science · Indonesia (Madiun-City)
A descriptive study conducted in three districts of Madiun-City, Indonesia, aimed to identify the potential of yard fruit plants as agro-industry raw materials and analyze the added value of processed products. The study found eight types of fruit plants in yards, but only four—Mango, Banana, Papaya, and Guava—were utilized as raw materials for processed products. These were processed into Mango Syrup, Banana Chips, Papaya Sauce, and Guava Juice, yielding specific added values per kilogram.
DIYEconomicsHealthDigital Marketing Tanaman Hias dan Sayuran Hasil Urban Farming pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
2022Doni Sahat Tua Manalu, Ade Astri Muliasari, Hidayati Fatchur R, Faranita Ratih L · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Pemberdayaan Inovasi dan Perubahan · Indonesia
This community service activity aimed to socialize digital marketing for ornamental plants and vegetables from urban farming during the Covid-19 pandemic in Cihideung Ilir Village, Indonesia. It was found that many digital marketing platforms are easily usable by participants, supported by the increasing number of internet users in Indonesia. Participants primarily grew plants to increase household income and consumption, and 100% stated the activities increased their knowledge and were important.
EconomicsDigital agricultureDIYGuerrilla gardening as normalised law-breaking: Challenges to land ownership and aesthetic order
2022Andrew Millie · Crime Media Culture An International Journal · United Kingdom
This article considered guerrilla gardening, which involves taking on other people’s land without permission. A qualitative study of guerrilla gardeners from the North West of England found that guerrilla gardening is a normalised form of law-breaking. Despite not necessarily being to everyone’s taste and gardeners having an autocratic view of property, it is broadly accepted and welcomed, even by those who enforce the law.
Governance failureCommunityPolicyDIYPerformance of Ecologically Friendly Coir Grow Bags for Improving the Plant Root Architecture with Enhancement in Growth and Yield
2022Abhishek C, Soumya T V, V. Ajith · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · Global
This study evaluated the effect of coir grow bags as an alternative to plastic grow bags on plant growth and yield. Seedlings of amaranthus, tomato, brinjal, chilli, herbs, medicinal plants, and ornamental plants were transplanted into coir grow bags and synthetic grow bags for comparison. Results showed that plants grown in coir grow bags exhibited higher yield and plant height, along with noticeable improvements in visual plant condition, compared to those in synthetic grow bags.
DIYOrganic cycleClimate changeExploration of wheatgrass as functional food by using urban agriculture models for regulating growth & nutrients
2022Nilesh L. Patil, Anjali A. Kulkarni, Dinesh Amalnerkar, Swapnil C. Kamble · South African Journal of Botany · South Africa
This study assessed the growth and nutrient values of wheatgrass cultivated in soil, hydroponics, aeroponics, and paper-pulp based potting mix soil. Plantlets from potting mix soil showed the highest height (88.67 cm), weight (15.13 gm), and overall nutrient content. Cost analysis over six months revealed that potting mix soil systems were 17x and 23x cheaper than hydroponics and aeroponics, respectively, making them the most productive for long durations.
DIYEconomicsHealthUrban Farming dengan Budidaya Tabulampot Jambu Air di Dusun Bener, Tegalrejo, D.I Yogyakarta
2022Sri Utami, Endah Ratnaningsih, Yeni Indra Kumalasari, Rahayu Widowati · Rahmatan Lil Alamin Journal of Community Services · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
In Bener village, Tegalrejo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, a community service activity was conducted to introduce urban farming and the practice of fruit cultivation in pots (Tabulampot). The activity included urban farming socialization, planting media preparation, introduction of guava varieties, and transplanting and maintenance practices. The practical planting and direct mentoring proved effective in encouraging residents to implement urban farming in their environment.
DIYFood educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceCreative practices and the fluctuating interiors of an urban garden community
2022Annette Svaneklink Jakobsen · University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark) · Denmark
This paper analyzes gardening practices and expressions within the "Grow your City" urban garden project in Denmark, focusing on how participants create individual spaces. The project involves hundreds of standardized raised plant beds rented by citizens, who demonstrate significant heterogeneity in personalizing their spaces through planting, decorating, and modifying. The study, based on observations and mappings, explores gardening as a creative practice and a form of participation.
CommunityDIYPELATIHAN BUDIDAYA MICROGREENS SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF URBAN FARMING
2022Lili Chrisnawati, Dzul F. Mumtazah, Dewi Mulia Sari · Community Development Journal Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Kota Metro)
This community service activity involved providing outreach and training on microgreen cultivation to the WES (Women and Environmental Studies) community in Kota Metro, Indonesia. The activity concluded that participants were able to enhance their knowledge regarding microgreens. It is hoped that participants can apply microgreen cultivation skills, which will impact the improvement of healthy lifestyles and strengthen family food security.
Food educationDIYHealthCommunity