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Kajian Potensi Pengembangan Urban Farming Sebagai Strategi Penghijauan Perkotaan di Kabupaten Pringsewu
2023Ikarini Widayati, Ika Kustiani, Panji Kurniawan · Seminar Nasional Insinyur Profesional (SNIP) · Indonesia (Pringsewu)
This study investigated the potential development of urban farming as a strategy for urban greening in Pringsewu Regency, Indonesia, by utilizing spaces in homes, idle land, and residential roads. Its objectives are to create more pleasant, healthy, and clean dense urban residential environments, apply urban farming concepts, and provide economic and environmental benefits to selected communities. Pringsewu urban area still has 1,856.36 hectares with non-urban characteristics, and urban farming is developing to anticipate decreasing urban land.
CommunityEconomicsHealthClimate changePENGARUH MOTIF URBAN FARMING TERHADAP PERILAKU PENGGUNA MEDIA SOCIAL SEBAGAI CYBER EXTENSION
2023Faathiyah Harun · MIMBAR AGRIBISNIS Jurnal Pemikiran Masyarakat Ilmiah Berwawasan Agribisnis · Indonesia (Makassar)
This research analyzed the influence of urban farming motives on the behavior of urban farming practitioners in using social media as a cyber extension in Makassar City, Indonesia. Questionnaires were administered to 50 respondents, and regression analysis was employed. Results indicated that urban farming motives have a significant relationship and influence on online media usage behavior for seeking urban farming information. This motive affects the choice of social media platforms and influences respondents' attitudes and knowledge after receiving information.
Digital agricultureCommunityFood educationANALISIS 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 cycleDiversity of substrate type, ethnomycology, mineral composition, proximate, and phytochemical compounds of the Schizopyllum commune Fr. in the area along Palu-Koro Fault, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
2023Yusran Yusran, Erniwati Erniwati, Akhmad Khumaidi, Ramadhanil Pitopang, Ignasius Radix Astadi Praptono Jati · Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences · Indonesia (Central Sulawesi)
This study investigated the wood types serving as substrates, ethnomycology, mineral composition, proximate, and phytochemical compounds of the wild macro fungus Schizophyllum commune Fr. in the area along the Palu-Koro fault, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, using a descriptive explanatory approach. Fungi and wood substrate samples were collected through purposive sampling in forest areas, agroforestry, and community gardens. The results identified 92 types of rotted wood, belonging to 36 families, where S. commune grew. Nutritional content was found to be good, although it varied based on the type of wood growing media.
CommunityBiodiversityDampak Ekonomi dan Lingkungan Pertanian Perkotaan
2023Ane Novianty, Muhamad Nurdin Yusuf, Muhamad Arif Rizki Mauladi · MAHATANI Jurnal Agribisnis (Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics Journal) · Indonesia (Tasikmalaya)
This qualitative study explored the economic and environmental aspects of urban farming activities among 12 farmers in Kelompok Tani Taruna Tani Muara Hurip, Tasikmalaya City, Indonesia. The findings indicate that urban farming activities have not significantly contributed to the income of farmers or landowners, based on the investment ratio. However, environmentally, most farmers practice eco-friendly farming using organic fertilizers.
Economic viabilityEconomicsOrganic cycleCommunityIncreasing Community Economic Capability Through Optimizing Urban Farming Areas
2023Citra Sarasmitha, Erik Irmansyah, Rayhan Ananta Firmansyah, Zulaika, Shekinah Beatrice Agatha, Erina Kusuma Ningrum · Indonesian Journal of Society Development · Indonesia
This service program aimed to optimize the urban farming area in Genitri Village, Pisang Candi Subdistrict, Malang City, to produce processed agricultural products with high marketability. Partners faced issues with unavailable facilities and infrastructure for urban farming. The service team implemented a program including adding plant varieties, building irrigation and sanitation channels, constructing public bathrooms, producing processed agricultural products, and marketing. Results showed that optimizing facilities and infrastructure eased cultivation for residents, leading to high-value processed products and improved local economies as MSMEs.
CommunityEconomicsWelfareThe Role of Institutional Factors in the Sustainable Development of Farming Businesses in Subak, Denpasar City
2023Putu Riska Wulandari, Ida Ayu Nyoman Saskara, I Gusti Wayan Murjana Yasa, A.A.I.N. Marhaeni · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · Indonesia (Denpasar)
This study investigated the institutional aspects of subak agricultural sustainability in Denpasar City, Bali, using a literature review method. It found that institutional factors are crucial for preserving subak's viability and fostering subak farming in urban settings. Social capital was identified as the factor contributing most to the sustainability of urban farming in Denpasar City, fostering high community involvement in conjunction with Tri Hita Karana.
PolicyCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justicePendampingan 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 cycleImplementation, Benefits, And Challenges of The Gulayan Sa Paaralan Program in Lila District, Bohol
2023Imelda Cahiles, Ricardo Bullecer · ACADEME University of Bohol Graduate School and Professional Studies · Asia
A study assessing the implementation of the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) in schools in Lila District, Bohol, Philippines, revealed that the overall program implementation was less implemented. While roles and responsibilities at the school level and the establishment and maintenance of school gardens were implemented to a moderate extent, capability building, program monitoring, sustainability mechanisms, and program evaluation were less implemented. Respondents generally perceived the program as moderately beneficial and reported that implementation-related problems were less serious.
Governance failureFood educationFood sovereignty & justiceCommunityPolicyANALISIS POTENSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP RENCANA KEGIATAN PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN DI KOTA MAGELANG Studi Kasus: Kecamatan Magelang Utara
2023Sri Purwanti · Jurnal Jendela Inovasi Daerah · Indonesia (Magelang)
This study used quantitative methods to assess the community's potential and competence for urban agricultural activities in Magelang Utara District, Magelang City, Indonesia. Field findings indicated that the community is capable and competent, evidenced by their participation in yard planting and waste management to support economical and accessible plant cultivation.
Urban–rural linkageCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsUrban gardening in Ho Chi Minh City: class, food safety concerns, and the crisis of confidence in farming
2022Faltmann N.K. · Food, Culture and Society · Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
Qualitative research in Ho Chi Minh City finds that a widespread crisis of confidence in the food system—driven by fears of agrochemical contamination—is the primary motivation for urban gardening, with practices varying by class position.
HealthCommunityPolicyExamining Community Participation in Urban Agriculture: Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling to Assess the Impact of Communication Media
2022Yuniarsih, Salam, Kantori, Mursyid · SSRN Academic Repository · Indonesia (Makassar)
Structural equation modeling study of 622 respondents in Makassar, Indonesia examining community participation in urban agriculture and the impact of social media communication on engagement.
CommunityCommunity Gardens in China: Spatial distribution, patterns, perceived benefits and barriers
2022· Sustainable Cities and Society · China
Maps the spatial distribution and patterns of community gardens across China and, via field surveys and interviews, identifies perceived benefits and barriers—finding social, ecological and health benefits rated above economic ones.
CommunityPolicyInvestigation of Heavy Metals in the Urban Agricultural Soils Near Railway and Industrial Complex in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do
2022Myeong Suck Jeong, Mina Lee, Chaw Su Lwin, Kwon-Rae Kim · 한국토양비료학회지 · South Korea
This study investigated heavy metal contamination in urban agricultural soils near railway tracks and an industrial complex in Jinju, South Korea, to ensure food safety. While the average heavy metal values did not exceed soil contamination guidelines, some individual soil samples showed concentrations higher than the guidelines. Furthermore, the geoaccumulation index (Igeo) indicated that several soils were contaminated compared to background levels, with Cu, Pb, Zn, and Sb showing the highest contamination. Long-term monitoring of urban vegetable garden soils is recommended.
Contamination & food safetyHealthCommunityOrganic cyclePotensi Desa Pulutan
2022Stephani Rangga Larasati · Jurnal Atma Inovasia · Indonesia
The group service program 52 Period 79 identified Pulutan Village's potential in agricultural, processing industry, and natural tourism aspects, alongside a pocketbook program on cassava chips production and distribution. The program's outcomes, including e-books and videos, align with the village's mission to foster a competitive, advanced, independent, and prosperous society. This initiative aims to enhance citizen productivity, broaden insights, and support resident welfare through urban farming, agritourism, and processed food innovations.
CommunityWelfareFood educationImplementation 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 educationDIYExploring the Sustainability of Urban Leisure Agriculture in Shanghai
2022Jianyun Nie, Akira Kiminami, Hironori Yagi · Sustainability · China (Shanghai)
This study analyzed the sustainability status of 22 urban leisure farms in Shanghai using the IDEA method. Farms' average sustainability scores were 25.72 on the agroecological scale, 32.5 on the socioterritorial scale, and 46.5 on the economic scale. This analysis revealed that while urban leisure agriculture in Shanghai has high sustainability at the economic scale, its overall sustainability was low, indicating a need for further strengthening.
Limited or null effectEconomicsPolicyOrganic cycleCommunityPROGRAM PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT SEKOLAH TANI MILENIAL DI SMA WIJAYA PUTRA KOTA SURABAYA
2022Dwiyana Anela Kurniasari, Siti Alimah, Didik Daryanto, Yusuf Baunsele, Summarningsih Summarningsih · Prosiding Konferensi Nasional Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat dan Corporate Social Responsibility (PKM-CSR) · Indonesia (Surabaya)
To address declining millennial interest in agriculture at SMA WIJAYA PUTRA in Surabaya, a Millennial Farmer School program was implemented to provide education and guidance on hydroponic urban farming. The program utilized education, training, mentoring, and evaluation methods. Results showed that 80% of students developed an interest in hydroponic cultivation, and 84% acquired hydroponic cultivation skills.
Food educationCommunityDigital agricultureCultivating Vibrant Gardens in Urban Communities: Success Factors of Community Gardens in Beijing and Shanghai
2022Danning Lu · Journal for Undergraduate Ethnography · China
This research analyzed social and organizational factors influencing the success of community gardens in China, using four case studies of state-sponsored community gardens in Beijing and Shanghai. It found that success factors are multi-faceted and interactive, with resident-government relations being crucial across development stages. Resident involvement and vision are important in the design stage, while leadership, residents' self-governance preparedness, and external recognition are key in the maintenance stage.
CommunityPolicyEconomicsUrban–rural linkagePendampingan Pokdarwis Agrowidyawisata dalam Konsep Penataan Ruang Wisata Rajabasa Jaya, Kota Bandar Lampung
2022Yunita Kesuma, Citra Persada, M. Shubhi Yuda Wibawa · Jurnal Pengabdian Dharma Wacana · Indonesia (Bandar Lampung)
This community service activity provided assistance to the Agrowidyawisata Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) in Rajabasa Jaya, Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia, to address the underutilization of the Agrowidyawisata Sinar Harapan village as an urban agriculture educational tourism area, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods included interviews, questionnaires, site surveys, spatial analysis, and discussions with Pokdarwis to identify facility needs and define spatial arrangement concepts. The assistance enabled Pokdarwis to develop ideas for village arrangement based on thematic tourism potential, plan culinary markets, create tourist routes for small plots, and establish a communal space in a former workshop for gathering and marketing.
Food educationEconomicsCommunityEvaluation of the implementation of Hydroponic Training in Order to Support the Urban Farming program in the City of Surabaya
2022Sri Tjondro Winarno · Nusantara Science and Technology Proceedings · Indonesia (Surabaya)
This study evaluated the effectiveness of hydroponic training implemented in Surabaya City, using descriptive qualitative analysis and a 5-point Likert scale survey for all participants. The evaluation results showed that 94.12% of the implementation met "good" criteria and 5.88% met "very good" criteria. It was concluded that this training is highly effective in supporting the urban farming program in Surabaya.
Food educationCommunityPolicyTHEORY FROM EMPTY LAND: Informal Commoning Outside/Within Economies and Ecologies of the Urban
2022Asa Roast · International Journal of Urban and Regional Research · China
An ethnographic study in Chongqing, Southwest China, examined informal peri-urban agriculture on undeveloped land created by state-led expansion since the early 2000s. This "empty land" is informally used by displaced peasants and migrant workers for agriculture. The study reveals that these spaces are ambiguously positioned outside urban governance and are under threat of rapid enclosure within urban accumulation regimes.
Governance failurePeri-urban agricultureCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceDISSEMINATION OF URBAN ORGANIC WASTE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY INTO ORGANIC FERTILIZERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN AGRICULTURE
2022Dwi Haryanta, Tatuk Tojibatus Sa’adah, Mochamad Thohiron · Indonesian Journal of Engagement Community Services Empowerment and Development · Indonesia (Surabaya)
Community empowerment activities at the "Satu Padu" farmer group in Jambangan Village, Surabaya, Indonesia, aimed to disseminate knowledge on processing urban organic waste into compost and liquid organic fertilizer for urban farming. Using Participatory Rapid Rural Appraisal methods, the program involved residents and the farmer group in directly practicing the technology. Participants learned to make compost from tree stumps and liquid organic fertilizer from fruit and vegetable waste, and to use these in planting.
CompostCommunityOrganic cycleUrban 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 educationDIYCompostCommunityURBAN FARMING PENGOLAHAN SAMPAH RUMAH TANGGA MENJADI PUPUK CAIR ORGANIK DI KOTA SURAKARTA
2022Indah Nurhidayati, Joko Sutrisno, Agustono Agustono, Refa’ul Khairiyakh, Amalia Nadifta Ulfa, Rhina Uchyani F · RESONA Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Surakarta)
From August to October 2020, an urban farming-based activity was conducted in Jebres District, Surakarta City, Indonesia. This activity involved training and demonstrations on processing urban agricultural waste and household waste into liquid organic fertilizer (POC) using the stacked bucket technique. Participants were able to harvest POC after two months, and this POC was stated to be usable as plant fertilizer, contributing to improving the local economy and ecological environment.
Organic cycleCompostCommunityEconomics