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PELATIHAN TEKNOLOGI BUDIDAYA AQUAPONIK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN EKONOMI DAN KETAHANAN PANGAN MASYARAKAT DESA TARABAN BREBES
2026Nota Ali Sukarno Nota, Afif Hendri Putranto, Siska Irma Budianti, Ferdian Yudha Fariezki, Rifqi Efendi, Putri Olivia Nurman, Slamet Wiarso, Julianto Ibnu Natan · Perwira Journal of Community Development · Indonesia
This community service program, conducted on August 10, 2025, in Taraban Village, Indonesia, with 31 participants, provided training on aquaponics cultivation technology for limited land to improve the economy and food security of residents. Results showed partners learned cultivation, directly practiced aquaponics technology, experienced food sufficiency with chemical-free plant and animal protein, and could improve family economy. 65% of the participants who attended the training were able to create an aquaponic system.
Food sovereignty & justiceEconomicsCommunityFood educationReducing Sulfur Dioxide and Boosting Agricultural Productivity: Evidence From China's Sulfur Dioxide Trading Pilot
2026QianYing Chen, Pengyu Chen, Guangwei Liu · Food and Energy Security · China
This study, using China's 2007 sulfur dioxide emission trading as a starting point, reveals the relationship between Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Trading (SDE) and agricultural productivity. The analysis found that SDE can suppress agricultural productivity, and it has a greater negative impact on cotton-growing, non-rice-producing, and non-fruit-producing areas. Furthermore, SDE inhibits local urban agricultural productivity while promoting agricultural productivity in neighboring cities.
Environmental trade-offsClimate changeEconomicsEmploying the structural equation modeling in assessing urban farming innovation adoption: examining urban society’s acceptance of the theory of planned behavior and technology acceptance model frameworks
2026E. T. Yuniarsih, M Salam, Muhammad Hatta Jamil, A. Nixia Tenriawaru · Frontiers in Sociology · Indonesia (Makassar)
This study investigated factors influencing the adoption of urban farming technologies in Makassar City, Indonesia, by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Primary data were collected from 346 respondents across 15 subdistricts using a questionnaire survey and analyzed with PLS-SEM. Results indicated that knowledge, subjective norms, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use significantly influenced the intention to adopt urban farming.
Digital agricultureCommunityEconomicsAnalysis of food security and the strategic role of women: A comparative study of rural and suburban areas in Indonesia
2026Natta Sanjaya, Suci Iriani Sinuraya, Matheus Gratiano Mali, Anton Purwadi, Aenur Rif'an · Multidisciplinary Science Journal · Indonesia
This qualitative comparative study in Sleman Regency and Magelang Regency, Indonesia, analyzed food security conditions and the strategic role of women using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observations, and document studies. Magelang Regency demonstrated superior food availability but faced significant challenges in economic access due to poverty, while Sleman Regency excelled in food access but experienced vulnerability in local availability due to massive agricultural land conversion. Women's roles differed according to regional context, with on-farm activities predominant in rural Magelang and off-farm roles including home-garden utilization in suburban Sleman.
Peri-urban agricultureFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsCommunityStrategi Adaptasi Petani Perkotaan Melalui Pemanfaatan Media Hidroponik di Kota Semarang
2026Ivan Adidharma Riswandaputra, Nugroho Trisnu Brata · Jurnal Ekologi Masyarakat dan Sains · Indonesia (Semarang)
This study in Semarang City, Indonesia, analyzed the utilization of hydroponic systems by urban farmers engaged in commercial cultivation. Hydroponics serves as an adaptive strategy to address land scarcity, enhancing spatial efficiency, increasing cultivated plant numbers, and improving crop quality. However, implementing hydroponic systems faces challenges including relatively high initial investment costs, the need for meticulous and consistent maintenance, and consumer markets that differ from conventional agriculture.
Economic viabilityDigital agricultureEconomicsCommunityFood sovereignty & justicePengembangan Konten Edukasi Hidroponik Kit sebagai Media Literasi Urban Farming pada Platform Media Sosial Instagram
2026Wina Larasati Putri Ariyanto, Nabila Khairunnisha, Silvi Desianti, Sadiya Mirza Wiyoga, Ika Sari Tondang · Jurnal Riset Multidisiplin Agrisosco · Indonesia
The development of hydroponic kit educational content as an urban farming literacy medium on the Instagram platform @infarm.id was described at CV Wira Jaya Nusantara (Infarm) in Indonesia from February to June 2026. Using descriptive quantitative methods with secondary data from Instagram Insights, the content reached a wide audience and received positive responses from Instagram users. The best-performing content in March recorded 33,498 views, a reach of 22,346 accounts, and an engagement rate of 5.27%, suggesting Instagram is effective for urban farming literacy.
Food educationDigital agricultureDIYRANCANG 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 linkageReframing Agricultural Extension in Urban Sustainability: The Role of Extension Agents in Strengthening Women-Led Urban Farming Institutions
2026Unang, Tedi Hartoyo · Indonesian Journal of Advanced Research · Indonesia (Bekasi City)
This study used a descriptive quantitative approach to examine how agricultural extension contributes to institutional development in KWT Sahabat Sampah, a women-led urban farming group in Bekasi City, Indonesia. Data were collected from all 35 members via structured questionnaires, field observation, and interviews with the extension agent. Results indicated that extension support was consistently rated high across six dimensions, especially facilitation, and institutional development indicators were strong, but economic sustainability remained constrained. A significant association (ρ = 0.678, p < 0.01) was found between extension intensity and institutional development.
Economic viabilityCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justicePolicyKonsep Integrated Urban Farming System (IUFS) sebagai model pertanian perkotaan berkelanjutan
2026Luqman Darmawan, Edeng Hidayat, Asep Najmudin, Intan Meylan · Composite Jurnal Ilmu Pertanian · Indonesia (Bandung)
This study implemented and analyzed an Integrated Urban Farming System (IUFS) model on a limited 100 m² land area in Sukapura Village, Bandung City, Indonesia. Using descriptive-analytical and limited experimental methods over one production cycle, the IUFS model integrated hydroponics, Nile tilapia aquaculture, and local chicken farming. Results indicated that the hydroponic system achieved high and stable vegetable productivity, with tilapia pond water substituting liquid organic fertilizer without reducing crop yield. The tilapia and chicken subsystems demonstrated good growth performance and improved feed efficiency, forming an effective nutrient cycle overall.
Urban–rural linkageOrganic cycleFood sovereignty & justiceClimate changePengelolaanSampah OrganikBerbasis Maggot sebagai Strategi Pendukung Urban Farming Berkelanjutan di Pamekasan
2026Sustiyana Sustiyana, Teguh Soedarto · Jurnal Agrosains Karya Kreatif dan Inovatif · Indonesia (Pamekasan)
This study aimed to analyze the influence of access to organic waste, training and education on waste management, government policy support, environmental and social awareness, and business opportunities on income and environmental preservation in sustainable urban farming in Pamekasan. Conducted at Roemah Maggot Nusantara, which uses Black Soldier Fly maggots for organic waste management, the study used multiple linear regression analysis. Results showed that all independent variables simultaneously had a significant effect on income and environmental preservation. However, partially, only environmental and social awareness had a significant effect, while access to organic waste, training and education, government policy support, and business opportunities did not show a significant effect.
Limited or null effectOrganic cycleCompostClimate changeEconomicsPemanfaatan 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 educationWelfarePENGEMBANGAN EDUWISATA KETAHANAN PANGAN BERBASIS PENATAAN RUANG MIKRO DI KAMPOENG KAUMAN HERITAGE BANYUMAS
2026Fadhilah Siti Aniisah Haryono, Diajeng Sekar Shaliha, Eva Priyanti, Feri Setiyanto · Migunani Nusantara Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia
This community service activity in Kampoeng Kauman Heritage, Sudagaran Village, Indonesia, aimed to develop a food security edutourism model integrating conservation, education, and economic functions. Using architectural and civil engineering approaches, a micro spatial layout was designed with urban farming systems, dividing the area into cultivation and education zones. The implementation of hydroponic and conventional bed systems served as realistic agricultural transition education for replication by the community on limited land, with Crystal Guava used as an economic icon.
Food educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsPENDAMPINGAN MANAJEMEN PEMASARAN BERBASIS URBAN FARMING+ KEPADA PELAKU USAHA HIDROPONIK ORGANIK DI MAOSPATI MAGETAN
2026Fahmi Alamil Huda, Paramita Wisnuwardhani · BESIRU Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia
This community service program addressed the critical constraint of limited marketing capability affecting small-scale organic hydroponic enterprises in Maospati, Magetan, Indonesia. Using a Participatory Action Research approach, the Urban Farming+ empowerment model improved the partner's marketing capability, strengthened product quality management, and facilitated initial business linkages. The study indicates that despite adequate production capacity, limited marketing remains a significant challenge for these enterprises.
Economic viabilityEconomicsCommunityDigital agricultureRestorative Characteristics of School Gardens and Student Well-Being: Evidence from Indonesian High Schools
2026Rima Meslita, Tartila Tartila · AL-ISHLAH Jurnal Pendidikan · Indonesia
A study investigated how school gardens contribute to psychological recovery and learning outcomes among 566 high school students in Jambi Province, Indonesia. Students frequently used school gardens during breaks for relaxation, and perceived restorativeness was strongly associated with gardens featuring dense vegetation, canopy shade, water elements, and facilities like seating. Students reported reduced stress, improved mood, and clearer thinking after garden visits, demonstrating that school gardens function as everyday restorative environments that enhance emotional regulation and attentional readiness.
Food educationHealthAnalisis Keberlanjutan Usaha Sayuran Hidroponik (Studi Kasus Griya Hijau Hidroponik Kota Bandung)
2026Rifda Nazhifa, Rani Andriani Budi Kusumo · MIMBAR AGRIBISNIS Jurnal Pemikiran Masyarakat Ilmiah Berwawasan Agribisnis · Indonesia (Bandung)
This qualitative case study analyzed the sustainability of hydroponic vegetable farming at Griya Hijau Hidroponik in Bandung City. The findings indicate that the business demonstrates social and ecological sustainability, with strong community partnerships and environmentally friendly practices. However, its economic sustainability shows limited profitability despite stable operations and a positive Return on Investment.
Economic viabilityEconomicsCommunityOrganic cycleÓvoda 4500 m²-en : Az Atelier Apeiron Múzeum-Erdei Óvodája, Sencsen, Kína
2026Imre Ferenc Szűcs · Metszet · China (Shenzhen)
Atelier Apeiron's 4,500-square-metre Museum Forest Kindergarten in Shenzhen, China, is presented as a high-density urban design case study. The project addresses strict site constraints through vertical organization, stacking 15 classrooms across three levels to optimize climate, light, and airflow. This vertical structure, which utilizes rooftop gardens, serves as a comparative example for European architects evaluating urban constraints.
BiodiversityClimate changeFood educationEcosystem architecture of social enterprises in the agricultural sector in West Java
2026Yusuf Iskandar, Andri Ardhiyansyah, Farhan Fadil Ghifari · Discover Sustainability · Indonesia
This study examined the ecosystem architecture of agricultural social enterprises in West Java, Indonesia, using the five-stage ecosystem architecture model. A qualitative case study design with semi-structured interviews with 12 informants from smallholder farmers, social enterprises, academia, and provincial government was used. Results showed two coexisting distribution pathways: a traditional market channel and three social enterprise pathways (Daun Desa, Seni Tani, and Kebun Belakang) that shorten distribution through urban retail, CSA, and eco-farming community markets.
CSA & TeikeiEconomicsCommunityUrban–rural linkageCommunity-Based Phytoremediation of Lead Contaminated Urban Garden Soil
2026Hailey E. Kirkland, Donovan G. Doolittle, Kamila Deavers · ACS Sustainable Resource Management · United States (Indianapolis)
A collaborative phytoremediation initiative was conducted in a 2-acre urban community garden in a low-income Indianapolis neighborhood to address lead-contaminated soil. Soil testing revealed lead concentrations between 100–400 ppm, leading to tailored crop and hyperaccumulator rotations. The integrated design successfully enabled both soil decontamination and continued crop supply, with lead concentration in one section reduced from 380 ± 47 ppm to 167 ± 52 ppm (p < 0.05) over two seasons. However, the community's immediate nutritional needs constrained complete lead removal.
CommunityHealthOrganic cycleWelfareStrategi Pemberdayaan Petani Melalui Program Urban Farming di Kelompok Wanita Tani Guyup Rukun Sonopakis Lor, Ngestiharjo, Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta
2026Tanaya Niscala Hanan Armi, Agus Wartapa, Siti Nurlaela Nurlaela · Jurnal Sains Agro · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
A study analyzing the implementation of an urban farming program in the Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) Guyup Rukun in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, found that implementation in various farmer groups still faces obstacles such as low member participation, weak group institutionalization, and suboptimal program sustainability. SWOT analysis placed KWT Guyup Rukun in the Growth Strategy quadrant, and QSPM analysis identified increasing member capacity through training, cultivation assistance, processing, and institutional strengthening as a priority strategy.
Governance failureCommunityFood sovereignty & justicePolicyEconomicsOptimalisasi Kemandirian Pengelolaan Usaha Kelompok Tani Sumber Rejeki Melalui Pendekatan Logical Framework Analysis (LFA)
2026Novitha Sarika, Fitria Naimatu Sadiyah, Ina Fitria Ismarlin · JAKT Jurnal Agroteknologi dan Kehutanan Tropika · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
The Sumber Rejeki Farmer Group in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, has developed a dried Javanese chili processing business in an urban farming area but faces challenges in managing the business independently. This qualitative descriptive study, using Logical Framework Analysis (LFA), revealed that the main problem faced by the group is a low level of independence in business management, caused by dependence on middlemen, lack of standard production SOPs, weak institutional management, limited ability to independently determine product selling prices, and insufficient understanding of business legality. Proposed optimization efforts include developing production SOPs, digital marketing training, structured division of member tasks, and assistance with obtaining business registration and household industry food production permits.
Economic viabilityCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justicePendampingan Kelompok Tani dalam Budidaya Hidroponik di Kota Surabaya, Indonesia
2026Firli Alya Rahma, Tri Budiarto, Agief Julio Pratama, Henry Kasmanhadi Saputra · JURNAL PENYULUHAN PEMBANGUNAN · Indonesia (Surabaya)
This study in Surabaya, Indonesia, investigated hydroponic cultivation among two farmer groups, Kelompok Tani Anggrek (19 members) and Kelompok Tani Sawi (14 members). It found that the farmer groups were not yet optimal in hydroponic cultivation due to a lack of understanding, minimal assistance, and improper use of fertilizers and seeds. However, knowledge among the farmer groups increased by 51.52% due to extension activities, and most respondents agreed that hydroponics is a suitable solution for food security and that assistance had a positive impact.
Limited or null effectFood educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceHydroponics for Food Self-Sufficiency in an Urban Pesantren: Evidence of Reduced Vegetable Expenditure and Improved Student Competencies
2026Dwi Budi Santoso, Dynda Fadhlillah Aulia · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · Indonesia
In an urban pesantren in Indonesia, a one-year community service program developed a hydroponics-based urban farming model to enhance food self-sufficiency and improve students' practical agribusiness skills. 22 participants completed the program. The hydroponic unit produced an estimated 96–104 kg of leafy vegetables annually, contributing an estimated annual food savings of Rp1.7–1.9 million. Competency assessment scores for participants also improved from an average of 52 to 82.
Food educationFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsCommunityFloodable Park Landscape Model as Adaptive Infrastructure: Integrating Blue-Green Technology and Community Education for Urban Flood Mitigation in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
2026Ina Winiastuti Hutriani, Muhammad Saddam Ali, Zulvita Amanda, Susan Krisanti, Bagas Arianto, Cindy Romauly Elysabeth Manurung, Muhammad Arya Wibowo, Luthfie Adli Wistoro · Research in Education Technology and Multiculture · Indonesia (Bandar Lampung)
This study proposes a floodable park landscape model integrating blue-green infrastructure with community education programs for urban flood mitigation in Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia. Focusing on Barunaria Field in Panjang District, field surveys and resident interviews identified low infiltration capacity, high runoff coefficients, acidic soil, waste accumulation, and noise pollution as contributing flood factors. The proposed modular design integrates rain gardens and permeable pavements with social and agricultural zones, including urban farming, functioning for recreation and food production during dry periods and as a retention system during the rainy season.
Climate changeCommunityFood educationMultifunctional zoning optimization of agricultural land use by coupling Bayesian belief network with density peaks clustering – a case study in Guangdong, China
2026Hao Yang, Zijin Wang, Yueming Hu, Zhengxi Tan, Runyan Zou, L. Wang, Xiaoyun Mao · International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability · China (Guangdong)
A study in Guangdong Province, China, coupled a Bayesian belief network with density peaks clustering to analyze agricultural land resources. The research identified significant synergies between food production function and other functions, but also a trade-off with food cleanliness. Consequently, Guangdong agricultural land was zoned into five functional zones.
Environmental trade-offsPolicyEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceUrban–rural linkagePelatihan Augmented Reality untuk Memperkuat Peran Karang Taruna Bumijo Kulon
2026Ibnu Siswanto, Ayu Sandra Dewi, Purwanto Purwanto, Rhyzal Kukuh Adji Bhimantara · ABDINE Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia
In Karang Taruna Tri Yudha Sakti Bumijo Kulon, Indonesia, Augmented Reality (AR) training was conducted to enhance youth digital literacy and technology access. The training involved technical guidance on AR content creation, practical application, and evaluation through pre- and post-tests. Knowledge scores improved from an average of 80.71 on the pretest to 100 on the post-test. 17 participants successfully applied AR in practical activities and developed one promotional media for tourism, arts, culture, and urban farming in Badran.
CommunityFood educationDigital agriculture