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RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM MONITORING DAN KONTROL PADA AKUAPONIK BERBASIS INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
2026Alrifky Alif Fadla, Muhammad Muhammad, Dedi Fariadi, Ezwarsyah Ezwarsyah, Misbahul Jannah · Transmisi: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik Elektro · Indonesia
This research designed and built an Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring and control system for aquaponics to automatically monitor environmental parameters like water temperature, pH, and turbidity using sensors. Testing showed the system could monitor water turbidity (0.86-12.93 NTU), pH (7.38-6.68), and temperature (26.31-27.69 °C) via LCD and Blynk software. It also automated fish feeding at specific times with an average of 21.5 grams per second.
Digital agricultureDIYUrban–rural linkageFactors Affecting Adoption of Systematic Household Waste Management, Waste Composting and Homestead Farming in Bharatpur, Janakpur and Pokhara
2026Sharad Sharma, Gita Kumari Shah, Arjun Aryal, Bipan Bahadur Tiwari, Bharat Khanal · Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Sciences · Nepal
The SOLID Health project by Nepal Development Society (NeDS) promoted household waste management and homestead farming in Bharatpur, Janakpur, and Pokhara, Nepal, from 2021 to 2024. A survey of 348 households found that 81% practiced either rooftop or kitchen gardening, with rooftop farming most prevalent in Pokhara (64%) and kitchen gardening in Bharatpur (71%). The project led to a 69% change in knowledge and attitude towards waste management and a 39% overall increase in home composting practice. Socio-demographic factors like education level, income, and land availability significantly influenced adoption, with higher education and larger homestead land areas linked to greater practice of kitchen gardening and rooftop farming.
CompostDIYCommunityFood educationPemanfaatan Lahan Perkotaan untuk Memaksimalkan Lahan Perkotaan yang Terbatas Bersama Ibu-Ibu PKK
2026Dimas Aditiya, Lili Dasa Putri, Solfema Solfema · Edukasi Elita Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan · Indonesia
This literature review examines hydroponics as a solution to urban agricultural land shrinkage, citing a drastic reduction in rice fields in Sukawati District, Bali, from 497.24 Ha in 1985 to 211.42 Ha in 2016. It focuses on hydroponic training for housewives, which led to the establishment of a communal hydroponic garden and individual plans for independent hydroponic cultivation, demonstrating its success in improving food security.
DIYCommunityFood educationWelfarePandemic impacts on experiences of food gardening in New Zealand: Implications for food wellbeing during Covid-19 lockdown
2026Emma L. Sharp, Cavadino Alana, Kah Melanie · Wellbeing Space and Society · New Zealand
An online survey of 266 food gardeners in New Zealand investigated changes in food gardening experiences during the Covid-19 lockdown. Approximately two-thirds of participants reported gardening for mental or physical wellbeing during lockdown, prioritizing wellbeing over healthy food production compared to before lockdown. Growing culturally relevant food increased in importance for Māori and Pacific Island participants.
HealthCommunityDIYFood sovereignty & justiceUrban Farming Microinterventions: Design-Led Case Studies from Poland
2026Aleksandra Nowysz, Łukasz Szczepanowicz · Sustainability · Poland
This paper examines the effectiveness of urban farming microinterventions through three design-led case studies in Poland. The cases include "Blooming Structure" (2018, Warsaw), a temporary hydroponic installation; "Micro-cultivation" (2018, Warsaw), a shopfront vertical demonstration farm; and "Micro-cultivation 2" (2019), modular cultivation furniture. The analysis combined project documentation with practice-based observations, applying five interpretive dimensions: spatial fit, technical feasibility, communicative legibility, replicability, and social programming. Findings indicate that successful microinterventions align legible cultivation infrastructure with high visibility, accessibility, and participatory formats that support skills transfer and copying-based scaling. Limitations of this study include the small sample size and its concentration on projects from Poland.
DIYCommunityFood educationDigital agricultureGrowth and Yield Responses of Dragon Fruit to Diverse Growing Media in Rooftop Gardens
2026Md. Monirul Islam, Joydeb Gomasta, Md. Abdul Quddus, Asma Anwari, A. K. M. Saiful Islam, Md. Torikul Islam · New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science · Global
A two-year pot experiment was conducted from 2020 to 2022 on the roof of a four-story building to identify an optimal growing medium for dragon fruit cultivation on rooftops. Seven different combinations of soil, cocodust, biochar, and vermicompost were evaluated, with the medium comprising 80% cocodust and 20% vermicompost (T2) showing the highest branch count, fruit count, fruit weight, and yield in the second year. T2 also improved edible portion, TSS, and vitamin C contents, and exhibited the highest benefit-cost ratio (4.17).
DIYCommunityEconomicsSchool garden programs supporting sustainable agricultural intensification through knowledge transfer and family engagement
2026Channaty Ngang, Donchida Wathinputhiporn, Lyda Hok, David R. Ader, Cherdpong Kheerajit · Thai Journal of Agricultural Science · Cambodia
This study investigated the role of school garden programs in facilitating the transfer of Sustainable Agricultural Intensification (SAI) knowledge from students to their families, involving 120 families in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews in June 2024 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, independent t-tests, and logistic regression models. Results showed that parents' occupation, perceived benefits of SAI, and social influence were significant predictors of their willingness to apply SAI practices at home.
Food educationCommunityDIYCultivating Sustainability: How Modern Food Practices Shape Pro‐Environmental Motivation Through Food–Nature Associations
2026Shu Tian Ng, Angela K.‐Y. Leung · Sustainable Development · Global
Three studies (N=383, N=591, N=397) investigated how modern food practices influence pro-environmental motivation through the perceived association of food with nature. The research found that growing food had a positive indirect relationship with pro-environmentalism via food-nature association. However, evidence for natural food consumption was weaker, and cooking showed no significant effects on this relationship.
DIYClimate changeFood educationPelatihan Urban Farming Sebagai Solusi Ruang Terbuka Hijau di Kampung Nagrek Desa Sampora Tangerang Dengan Support Digital Platform Artemis
2026Riana Magdalena Silitonga, Stefani Prima Dias Kristiana, Ronald Sukwadi · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Charitas · Indonesia (Tangerang)
In Nagrek Village, Tangerang, Indonesia, an urban farming program was implemented to address the lack of green open space and engage non-productive housewives. The program, utilizing conventional and hydroponic systems, involved five stages: preparation, outreach, training, mentoring, and evaluation, with results recorded on the Artemis digital platform. The urban farming training led to Nagrek Village appearing more beautiful, and many non-participant residents expressed interest in adopting urban farming in their own homes.
DIYCommunityFood educationDigital agricultureImplementasi Urban Farming Berbasis Energi Terbarukan Menggunakan Sistem Hidroponik di BUMG Pelita Jaya Gampong Barabung
2026Riski Arifin, T. Arriessa Sukhairi, Arief Gunawan, Syaubari, Rika Sri Utami, Nur Irhamni Sabrina, Okpri Meila, Dhea Nur Fadhilah · Jurnal Pengabdian Sains dan Rekayasa. · Indonesia
This activity designed, built, and implemented a solar-based hydroponic system in Gampong Barabung, Aceh Besar Regency, Indonesia, to introduce sustainable plant cultivation. An NFT hydroponic system with 120 planting holes was successfully integrated with a 150 Wp solar panel to power the nutrient circulation pump. The system operated well for vegetable cultivation, demonstrating the potential of integrating hydroponic technology and solar energy for efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural practices at the village level.
DIYCommunityPeri-urban agricultureClimate changeBloom Finder: A Smart Flower Recommendation System Using Machine Learning
2026Chaudhari Gunjan, Thakare S. W · International Scientific Journal of Engineering and Management · Global
Bloom Finder is an intelligent decision-support system designed to assist users in selecting suitable flower species based on environmental and personal preferences. This system integrates personalized flower care tips, optimized fertilizer guidance, and an expanded range of flower categories. Leveraging IoT-enabled sensors and machine learning algorithms, it provides precise, data-driven recommendations by continuously monitoring environmental parameters such as soil pH, moisture, rainfall, temperature, humidity, and light intensity.
Digital agricultureBiodiversityDIYReal time Plant Disease detection and Classification using CNN Integrated IOT Framework
2026Pranali Nitnaware, Rina Mundle, Disha Sahastrabuddhe, Shahastrika Kamble, Himanshu Nandankar · Open MIND · Global
This paper proposes an Android application integrating plant disease detection and waste management for urban agriculture. The system uses a lightweight TensorFlow Lite CNN model to detect plant diseases from leaf images in real time and provides treatment recommendations. It also includes a module for users to submit waste complaints with images, descriptions, and GPS information, allowing administrators to monitor and update statuses via the cloud.
Digital agricultureDIYFood educationCompanion Planting as Functional Diversity
2026Svenja Baumgartinger · International explorations in outdoor and environmental education · Global
Companion planting is a natural gardening practice where crops are grown together to support each other's growth and foster relationships within a larger network of organisms. This practice contributes to biodiversity by supporting natural processes in the garden. Designing school gardens as companion planting gardens can allow students to experience biodiversity and learn about organism interactions.
BiodiversityFood educationDIYProgram Pembangunan TEBA (Tempat Sampah Organik) sebagai Upaya Pengurangan Sampah Rumah Tangga di Kelurahan Untia
2026Sri Khaerani Rahman, Restu Januarty Hamid, Idris Syahril, Marini Ambo Wellang · Abdimas Langkanae · Indonesia
This article discusses the TEBA (Organic Waste Bin) development program in Untia Village, Indonesia, aimed at reducing household organic waste. The program involved building 6 TEBA units, training residents in organic waste management, and assisting them in composting for productive activities like urban farming. Results showed increased community awareness in sorting organic waste, reduced waste volume sent to landfills, and the formation of a sustainable community-based waste management system.
CompostOrganic cycleCommunityDIYMachine learning-based detection and classification of leaf diseases in rooftop gardens
2026Vidyashree K P, Udayabalan B, Shilpa M S, Madhusudhana R, Nandini S, Bhagyalakshmi R, Shivani T J · Journal of Integrated Science and Technology · Global
This research proposed a plant species recognition system based on deep learning technology to guide plant selection and management in rooftop gardening and urban agriculture. The system comprises four steps: image acquisition, preprocessing, feature extraction, and classification. The model was trained on a dataset of 80,000 images of 14 plant species, utilizing transfer learning on a ResNet9 architecture. The model achieved a score of approximately 92 out of 100.
Digital agricultureDIY'Quiet' green community innovations at the interface of public and private ownership in an old neighbourhood in Zhengzhou, China
2025· Geo: Geography and Environment · China (Zhengzhou)
Analyzes 'quiet' green community innovations—resident greening and gardening at the interface of public and private ownership—in an old neighbourhood of Zhengzhou, China.
CommunityDIYDesign and Implementation of a Low-Cost Controlled-Environment Growth Chamber for Vegetative Propagation of Mother Plants
2025· AgriEngineering · Global
Designs and implements a low-cost modular growth chamber as an accessible alternative to expensive commercial equipment. It integrates thermal insulation, LED lighting, forced ventilation, a recirculating irrigation system with double filtration, and Arduino UNO-based environmental monitoring.
DIYEconomicsAn innovative design of household-scale vermicomposting bin for domestic organic waste treatment
2025· International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · Global
Proposes a household-scale vermicomposting bin using Perionyx excavatus to both treat domestic organic waste and grow vegetables; adding a ventilation pipe improved performance.
DIYCompostOrganic cycleExploring the utility of different bulking agents for speeding up the composting process of household kitchen waste
2025· Scientific Reports · Global
Compares different bulking agents for speeding up the composting process of household kitchen waste.
DIYCompostTechno-economic evaluation of decentralized community composting as a management model to valorize organic matter in small and medium-sized towns
2025· Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management · Global
Techno-economic evaluation of decentralized community composting as a model to valorize organic matter in small and medium-sized towns.
DIYCommunityEconomicsProducing Bokashi Compost from Vegetable and Fruit Wastes and Characteristics of Compost
2025· Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology · Turkey
Produces bokashi compost by fermenting vegetable and fruit wastes with lacto serum and bran in vacuum buckets for 28 days, then characterizes the resulting compost.
DIYCompostFood lossNon-sterile substrate cultivation of oyster mushrooms on fresh Giant Juncao Grass: a scalable strategy for sustainable nutrition in underdeveloped regions
2025· Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · Global
Proposes a low-tech, non-sterile cultivation method growing oyster mushrooms on fresh Giant Juncao grass. Presents it as a scalable, low-cost strategy for sustainable nutrition in resource-poor, underdeveloped regions.
DIYCommunityHealthDesign and Implementation of a Small-Scale Hydroponic Chamber for Sustainable Vegetative Propagation from Cuttings: A Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Case Study
2025· Sustainability · Global
A low-cost, modular hydroponic chamber for early-stage vegetative propagation of cuttings was designed, built and functionally validated using readily available components for decentralized seedling production in space-constrained settings.
DIYOvercoming barriers to aquaponics adoption in schools: a practical implementation guide
2025· Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · Global
The study develops a practical, accessible guide for constructing small-scale aquaponics systems (plant bed, fish tank, mechanical and biological filters) tailored for educational settings.
DIYFood educationAn automated small-scale aquaponics system design using a closed loop control
2025· Environmental Challenges · Global
An automated small-scale aquaponics system (43x60x80 cm) is designed for compact urban spaces such as condominiums, using an Arduino to control lighting, feeding, misting and circulation while displaying real-time parameters.
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