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Tren Urban Farming Selama Pandemi Covid-19 dan Manfaatnya Terhadap Lingkungan dan Gizi Masyarakat
2021Afrah, Anastasia Rouli Alodia, Angela Olivia Sitompul · HEALTH CARE JURNAL KESEHATAN · Indonesia
This qualitative study, using a literature review approach, investigated the trend of urban farming during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia and its benefits for the environment and community nutrition. As people were encouraged to stay home during the pandemic, urban farming became a popular choice. Urban farming benefits the environment by helping to lower urban temperatures and building temperatures, minimizing air conditioner use, and reducing air pollution levels. It also benefits nutrition by increasing food security and improving community nutritional status.
CommunityHealthClimate changePKM BUDIDAYA MANDIRI URBAN FARMING SISTEM HIDROPONIK UNTUK MEMAKSIMALKAN PEMANFAATAN LAHAN PEKARANGAN DI PERKOTAAN
2021Novisrayani 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.
DIYCommunityFood educationFood sovereignty & justiceKomunikasi Pemberdayaan Komunikasi Pemberdayaan dalam Program Urban Farming di Kampung Lukis Ramanuju Kecamatan Citangkil Kota Cilegon Banten
2021Rahmi 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.
CommunityWelfareFood educationEconomicsPELATIHAN DAN PENYULUHAN MANFAAT CIPLUKAN BAGI KESEHATAN DAN BUDIDAYANYA DI KECAMATAN SUMBERWRINGIN DAN KECAMATAN MAESAN KABUPATEN BONDOWOSO
2021Tuti 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.
Food educationCommunityEconomicsHealth'If I want safe food I have to grow it myself': Patterns and motivations of urban agriculture in a small city in Vietnam's northern borderlands
2020Pham T.T.H., Turner S. · Land Use Policy · Vietnam (Lào Cai)
Research in Lào Cai, a small border city in northern Vietnam, finds that access to 'safe and clean' vegetables—motivated by distrust of pesticide use—is the primary driver of urban food growing, rather than subsistence food needs.
HealthCommunityPolicyDesign and Social Factors Affecting the Formation of Social Capital in Chinese Community Garden
2020· Sustainability · China
Surveys gardeners across community gardens in China to identify design and social factors shaping social capital. Finds that garden location and size affect resident interaction and the formation of bridging social capital.
CommunityPolicyTowards the Healthy Community: Residents' Perceptions of Integrating Urban Agriculture into the Old Community Micro-Transformation in Guangzhou, China
2020· Sustainability · China (Guangzhou)
Surveys residents' perceptions of integrating urban agriculture into micro-transformation of old communities in Guangzhou, discussed through the lens of building a healthy community.
HealthCommunityPEMANFAATAN URBAN FARMING MELALUI KONSEP ECO-VILLAGE DI KAMPUNG PARALON BOJONGSOANG KABUPATEN BANDUNG
2020Karto Wijaya, Asep Yudi Permana, Syarip Hidayat, Heru Wibowo · Jurnal Arsitektur ARCADE · Indonesia (Bandung)
Bojongsoang Village in Bandung Regency, Indonesia, faces a loss of green space due to urbanization, rendering productive land unproductive. This study aims to determine an Eco Village model in the Paralon village area, utilizing urban farming and eco-architecture concepts, to support the development of sustainable cities by optimizing available land and space, including vertical planes. The abstract does not present specific findings or results from the implementation of such a model.
CommunityUrban–rural linkageClimate changeFood sovereignty & justicePKM PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK PKK DENGAN MODEL URBAN FARMING DI DESA DAWUHAN LOR, KECAMATAN SUKODONO, LUMAJANG, JAWA TIMUR
2020Nanik Furoidah · Jurnal Layanan Masyarakat (Journal of Public Services) · Indonesia
The PKK group in Dawuhan Lor Village, Sukodono District, Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia, has cultivated plants with limited knowledge. This community partnership program (PKM) aims to introduce urban farming models, including hydroponics and portable cultivation innovations for vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The target is to achieve 15-25% self-sufficiency in daily vegetable and herb needs, enhance the home environment, and contribute to household food security.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceHealthPeri-urban agricultureInitiating Consensus Building to Utilize Urban Open Space for Urban Agriculture: A Case Study of Pekanbaru City, Indonesia
2020Ronny Bowo Leksono, Benedictus Kombaitan, Heru Purboyo Hidayat Putro, Ridwan Sutriadi · The International Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice · Indonesia
This scholarly article, published in The International Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice, presents a case study from Pekanbaru City, Indonesia. It focuses on initiating consensus building to utilize urban open space for urban agriculture.
PolicyCommunityUrban–rural linkagePENGENALAN KONSEP URBAN FARMING SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF SOLUSI KETAHANAN PANGAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI DESA DRONO, KLATEN
2020Ni’mah Mahnunah, Deani Prionazvi Rhizky, Irfan Rifani · PROSIDING SEMINAR HASIL PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT · Indonesia
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted food security and the economy. In Drono Village, Klaten Regency, Indonesia, the concept of urban farming was introduced through community service activities. This activity aimed to provide knowledge and practical experience in urban farming, encouraging residents, especially youth, to further develop urban farming as a business opportunity to improve the economy.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityFood educationAnalytical Variables Leading to the Involvement of Consumers and Farmers in Sustainable Urban Agriculture in the Indianapolis Region
2020Olivia Holabird · Digital Commons @ Butler University (Butler University) · United States (Indianapolis)
This study investigated factors influencing consumer and farmer involvement in sustainable urban agriculture in the Indianapolis region, where 200,000 people have low food access. Through 12 semi-structured interviews with 6 farmers and 6 consumers, the research identified key variables: sense of identity, accessibility, health, and community. Differences in these factors were observed between white and African American respondents, with accessibility and overall diet concerns being stronger for African American interviewees, while authenticity was more prevalent among white respondents.
CommunityHealthFood sovereignty & justiceFood Security Improvement Policy in Urban Area Through Urban Farming Program in Malang (Studies in the Department of Agriculture and Food Security Malang)
2020Said Nasuiton, Asep Nurjaman · Journal of Local Government Issues · Indonesia (Malang)
This study, conducted in several villages across five sub-districts of Malang, investigated the extent to which the urban farming program influences community food security, particularly family food needs. Results from this qualitative descriptive research showed that the urban farming program impacts several aspects of food security, including food availability, quality, and affordability. However, the research also revealed that some locations struggle to develop urban farming programs effectively due to a lack of supervision, socialization, and technical guidance.
PolicyFood sovereignty & justiceCommunityTINGKAT PARTISIPASI WARGA DALAM PEMBANGUNAN PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN BERBASIS MASYARAKAT
2020Sulistiya Sulistiya · Jurnal Pertanian Agros · Indonesia
This qualitative study in Indonesia investigated citizen participation in community-based urban agriculture, finding that while overall participation was high, the decision-making stage showed the lowest level of engagement. Most citizens had low group experience and had lived in their housing for less than 30 years. Age, education, income, and family burden were not significantly related to participation, but group experience, length of stay, activity methods, and service quality were significant factors.
Governance failureCommunityPolicyCommunity-Based Urban Farming in Yogyakarta: Building Social Capital and Resilience for Sustainable Empowerment Family
2020Fahmi Rafika Perdana · Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Media Pemikiran dan Dakwah Pembangunan · Indonesia (Yogyakarta City)
This qualitative study examined empowerment efforts within the Gemah Ripah Adult Farmer Group in Bausasran Village, Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, focusing on family involvement and social capital. Findings indicated that empowerment brought benefits for family socio-economic resilience, supported by maintained social capital and external backing. However, obstacles included a lack of awareness among some residents, difficulty engaging young people, and the busyness common in urban society.
CommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceWelfareWADAH KOMUNITAS EDUTANI DI RAWA BUNGA
2020Pinky Hemnani, Diah Anggraini · Jurnal Sains Teknologi Urban Perancangan Arsitektur (Stupa) · Indonesia (Jakarta)
In Jakarta, Indonesia, unhealthy eating habits contribute to urban problems, leading to a need for "third places" for interaction, healthy eating education, and economic improvement through urban agriculture for residents in Rawa Bunga and surrounding areas. This study proposes a design concept for such a "third place," combining an "edutani" community program with a commercial program. The design aims to meet the characteristics of a "third place" and open architecture, including playfulness, conversation, neutrality, accessibility, and accommodation.
CommunityFood educationEconomicsHealthEnvironmental Education for Early Childhood Through Planting Activities in Khansa Kindergarten (TK Khansa) Medan
2020Rahmawaty Rahmawaty · Journal of Saintech Transfer · Indonesia (Medan)
This activity at Khansa Kindergarten in Medan aimed to provide environmental education for early childhood by engaging students in planting various types of plants, including vegetables, ornamental plants, fruits, and medicinal plants. The activity involved preparing planting media, planting, and harvesting fast-growing vegetables. The results showed that the children were enthusiastic and happy, and the school environment became greener and more beautiful with the increased vegetation.
Food educationCommunityDIYCommunity Partnership Program: Dissemination of Urban Farming Technology for Community of Jatinegara West Flats
2020Ahmad Rifqi Fauzi, Warid Warid, Maulidian Maulidian · Khadimul Ummah · Indonesia (Jakarta)
Since 2016, Trilogy University's Community Partnership Program has disseminated urban agriculture technology and empowered residents of the West Jatinegara Flats in Jakarta, Indonesia. This initiative supports the DKI Jakarta provincial government's urban farming program, aiming to enhance food security and reforestation. Activities included training in vertical farming, composting, and utilizing open land, resulting in residents becoming familiar with urban farming technology and the implementation of hydroponics for net houses.
CommunityFood educationFood sovereignty & justiceCompostTHE ROLE OF ECOTOURISM IN SUPPORTING EMPOWERMENT OF URBAN FARMERS IN DENPASAR CITY
2020Luh Putu Kirana Pratiwi, Nyoman Yudiarini, I Wayan Wiadnyana, Sri Mulyani · · Indonesia (Denpasar)
This study examined the role of ecotourism in supporting the empowerment of urban farmers in Denpasar City. The ecotourism development strategy model includes increasing agricultural productivity, creating tourist attractions, preserving the environment, and improving the community's economy through tourism activities. It states that empowering farmers requires support from the private sector (investors) in developing community-based ecotourism to actively involve farmers in tourism activities.
EconomicsCommunityFood sovereignty & justice도농복합지역내 도시농업의 추진방안에 관한 연구 : 포항시 중심으로
2020김은영, 이태희 · 경영컨설팅연구 · South Korea
This study explored strategies for promoting urban agriculture in the rural-urban complex area of Pohang City, South Korea. It analyzed central government and local government urban agriculture plans and current conditions in major municipalities using SWOT analysis. The findings suggest that successful urban agriculture activation requires creating healing spaces, utilizing idle land, and linking with urban regeneration projects. Additionally, it calls for human resource development, incorporating citizen feedback, developing a sixth-industry-linked urban agriculture model, and implementing sustainable practical promotion through Living-Lab projects.
PolicyUrban–rural linkageCommunityWelfareALLEY ACTIVATION: GENIUS LOCI TO CONSTRUCT A RESILIENT CITY
2020Khilda Wildana Nur · Journal of Architecture and Urbanism · Indonesia (Makassar)
This qualitative study in Makassar, Indonesia, examined the revitalization of urban alleys, which began in 2014 to change negative perceptions and enhance community awareness. Using observation surveys and walk-through analyses, the research found that successful government programs should empower cultural values, with local "genius loci" programs being more recognizable for building belonging and promoting urban resilience. Alley revitalization provided communal space and urban farming harvests, leading to green economy improvements and settlement arrangements.
CommunityUrban–rural linkagePolicyFood sovereignty & justiceAnalysis of 2010s Research Trends in Research on Agro-Healing in South Korea
2020Sun Jin Jeong, Eun Ha Yoo, Jae Soon Kim, Hye Sook Jang, Geun Woo Lee · Journal of people, plants, and environment · South Korea
This study assessed research trends in domestic agro-healing in South Korea from 2010 to 2018 by analyzing 83 selected articles using frequency analysis, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. Agro-healing articles peaked in 2010 and declined thereafter, with most published by the Society for People, Plants, and Environment. The main targets were preschoolers, children, and adolescents (52.4%), often special participants needing special care. Psychological and emotional areas were the most studied dependent variables (42.6%), with programs typically having 9-12 sessions (36.7%) and over 20 participants (39.8%).
HealthCommunityFood educationPERAN SEKOLAH DALAM PENGUATAN KARAKTER PEDULI LINGKUNGAN PADA SISWA (Studi Kasus di SMK Muhammadiyah Kartasura)
2020Endang Purwatiningsih · · Indonesia
This qualitative single case study describes the role of the school in strengthening students' environmental care character at SMK Muhammadiyah Kartasura in Indonesia. Data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation revealed that the school strengthens environmental care character through five steps: providing advice on environmental values, socializing the importance of maintaining the school garden, involving students in creating or repairing garden equipment, engaging students in cleaning groups, and imposing penalties for breaking cleaning rules.
Food educationCommunityEVALUASI KARAKTER TERHADAP BEBERAPA GENOTIPE CABAI HIAS (CAPSICUM SPP.) POPULASI F2
2020Program Studi Agroekoteknologi, Fakultas Bioindustri, Universitas Trilogi, Disky Farros Al Fauzaan · JURNAL BIOINDUSTRI · Indonesia
This study evaluated the characteristics of F2 genotypes of ornamental chili (Capsicum spp.) at the Experimental Garden of Trilogy University Agroecotechnology Study Program from November 2019 to April 2020, using the single plant method. Significant differences were found in quantitative characters such as plant height, fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, and seed number. Qualitative characters also showed diversity among the planted genotype population.
DIYCommunityPemberdayaan Kelompok Wanita Tani Harapan Jaya Melalui Pelatihan Produksi Jahe Instan Herbal
2020Nur Arifaini, Ika Kustiani, Purba Aleksander, Amril Ma’ruf Siregar · · Indonesia (Bandar Lampung)
A community service program in Rajabasa Jaya Village, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, addressed land conversion and irrigation issues in an urban fringe agricultural area. The program aimed to empower the Harapan Kita Women Farmers Group by providing training on urban farming methods for ginger cultivation in home gardens. It also included installing instant herbal ginger processing machines and training on producing instant ginger to enhance the economic value of their harvest.
CommunityEconomicsDIYPeri-urban agriculture