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Aplikasi Integrated Smart Urban Farming Menggunakan Konservasi Hidroponik dan Budidaya Ikan Lele dalam Pemanfaatan Lahan Tidur di Kelurahan Gading, Surabaya
2024Herdayanto Sulistyo Putro, Irfani Hidayatul Imania, Hana' Salsabila, Rafika Frida Aulia, Salma Zaura Baraza, Chafsoh Nafilah, Rafi Aditya Aryaputra, Sulistya Ningrum Ayu Wardani, Khodijah Khodijah, Euisya Maulida Nurfatin, Akhmad Imam Haromain, Bagus Dwi Prasetyo, Gandhes Alamanda, Vanisya Dewimarta Sanjani, Risqi Sintania Agustin, Tri Ayu Wulandari, Araminta Widyanisa Sekar Nusantara, Cynthia Regina Ariesta, Geraldo Enrico, Inneke Oktaviana Safitri, Jihan Ghina Suryanegara, Yanuardhani Putri Widyastuti, Fiqi Hidayah, Ella Dwiva Novananda, Aufa Inayah, Anisa Rara Indriani, Balqis Amirah Az-zahrah, Annisa Rachman, Evana Fausta Najdah, Imam Nur Rizky Gusman · Sewagati · Indonesia (Surabaya)
In Kelurahan Gading, Surabaya, Indonesia, an integrated smart urban farming application was proposed to address limited urban land and suboptimal greenhouse management. This solution involves developing freshwater fish farming, specifically catfish, combined with vegetable cultivation like water spinach and pakcoy, to provide additional economic opportunities and meet community nutritional needs.
Digital agricultureFood sovereignty & justiceCommunityEconomicsPerancangan UI/UX Prototipe Website RFC Telkom University Surabaya Menggunakan Metode Lean UX
2024Rimbi Titi Pinasti, Ully Asfari, Purnama Anaking · Journal of Information System Graphics Hospitality and Technology · Indonesia (Surabaya)
This study designed a UI/UX website prototype for the Rooftop Farming Center (RFC) at Telkom University Surabaya, Indonesia, using the Lean UX method. The RFC, which utilizes smart urban farming with IoT, faced challenges in stock information, sales reach, and research data due to conventional sales methods. The designed prototype was evaluated using thinking aloud and the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire, achieving scores of 81.4 for the customer interface and 85 for the admin interface. Black box testing confirmed that all system features functioned well.
Digital agricultureCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceThe Role of ICT Initiatives in Enhancing Urban Agriculture: A Case Study of Bengaluru Smart City
2024R Mithun, S Roopadarshini · International Journal of Social Service and Research · India (Bengaluru)
This qualitative study in Bengaluru, India, investigated how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives can enhance urban agriculture's productivity, sustainability, and inclusivity. Data was collected through stakeholder interviews, extensive field observations, and a comprehensive review of pertinent literature. Findings indicated that ICT initiatives have transformative potential in addressing key challenges encountered in urban agriculture in Bengaluru, such as limited access to information, inadequate market linkages, and constrained financial resources. Specifically, ICT was found to optimize crop management practices, foster stronger market connections, facilitate financial access, and promote social inclusivity within urban agricultural systems.
Digital agricultureEconomicsCommunityPolicyTransformasi kebun hidroponik konvensional menjadi energy-efficient smart urban farming berbasis IoT
2024Indar Sugiarto, Astri Yogatama, Setyono Yudo Tyasmoro · Jurnal Inovasi Hasil Pengabdian Masyarakat (JIPEMAS) · Indonesia (Surabaya)
A hydroponic garden at KRPL Tambakrejo in Surabaya, Indonesia, was dysfunctional due to water supply difficulties, rat infestations, limited electricity, and suboptimal marketing. Through a community development initiative, the conventional hydroponic garden was transformed into an IoT-based, solar-powered smart hydroponic garden. This transformation resulted in a minimum annual profit of IDR 4,032,000, significantly reduced electricity consumption, enabled internet-based monitoring, and eliminated rat pests.
CommunityDigital agricultureEconomicsClimate changeImplementasi Teknologi Tepat Guna Alat Penyiraman Otomatis Sebagai Penunjang Ketahanan Pangan Keluarga Berbasis Pertanian Urban
2024Anggi Indah Yuliana, Achmad Agus Athok Miftachuddin, Rohmat Hidayat, Rindhi Dwi Fibrianti, Erfan Nur Huda, Ziyyana Fitra, Yoga Firmansya · Jumat Informatika Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia
An urban farming support program in the Murukan village community in Indonesia used the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) method to design, manufacture, and implement an automatic watering tool. The program resulted in a 50% improvement in participants' basic knowledge, a 60% improvement in practical abilities, and a 70% improvement in technical skills. Additionally, participant confidence improved by 40%, productivity by 55%, and tool usage efficiency by 65%.
DIYFood sovereignty & justiceFood educationDigital agricultureCommunication Strategies for Sustainable Urban Agriculture in Thailand
2024Sukanya Sereenonchai, Noppol Arunrat · Sustainability · Thailand
This study explored the framing of urban agricultural knowledge disseminated via social media and factors influencing satisfaction among experienced viewers in Thailand. It analyzed eleven clips from the Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (Thailand) on Facebook and YouTube using a coding framework and content analysis. A survey of 200 viewers was conducted and analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0. Key results showed that leading farmers framed messages by explaining actions, reasoning, outcomes, and associated health benefits. Source credibility and information quality significantly influenced satisfaction, as did self-efficacy, source credibility, and interactivity as moderating factors for knowledge satisfaction.
Food educationCommunityDigital agriculturePemberdayaan Masyarakat KWT Mblimbing Berseri Kota Blitar berbasis Penerapan Iptek IoT Kontrol Nutrisi dan Monitoring Lingkungan
2024Adimas Ketut Nalendra, M. Mujiono, Samudi Samudi · Kontribusi Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia (Blitar)
This program in Blitar City, Indonesia, focused on empowering the KWT Mblimbing Berseri women farmers' group through training and cultivation assistance for melon urban farming using polybags and drip irrigation. The implementation of IoT technology contributed to reduced pesticide use and nutrient savings, while also creating direct marketing opportunities via social media. These efforts led to increased farmer profits and the provision of fresher products to consumers.
CommunityDigital agricultureEconomicsDISEMINASI SERTA STUDI KELAYAKAN HIDROPONIK BERBASIS TENAGA SURYA UNTUK MENDUKUNG EKONOMI KAMPUNG SONGO SIMOMULYO YANG BERKELANJUTAN
2024Dimas Adiputra, Abduh Sayid Albana, Rifki Dwi Putranto, Nursyahjaya Ramadaniputra, Nur Aliffah Rizkiningtyas, Ahmad Faiz Fanani · BEGAWE Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Surabaya)
Songo Village in Surabaya, Indonesia, promotes urban farming for local food security and income generation. This initiative disseminated a solar-powered hydroponic unit capable of operating without PLN electricity. The system features 300 planting holes, a 12V 200Ah battery, a 900Wp solar panel, and a 1kW inverter. A simple profit forecast indicated a final profit of 19,232,727 IDR, with a return on investment projected within 13 months.
Food sovereignty & justiceEconomicsCommunityDigital agricultureINTERNET OF THINGS-BASED AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS FOR MONITORING CO2 CONCENTRATION IN ROOFTOP BUILDING AREAS
2024Raden Deasy Mandasari, Andi Rosano, Djadjat Sudaradjat · Barometer · Indonesia (Jakarta)
This research monitored CO2 concentrations in rooftop areas of DKI Jakarta, Indonesia, using IoT technology and CO2 sensors. Data was collected over four parts of the day at two locations: Garden Roof and Ordinary Roof areas. Results showed that roof areas with gardens had lower average CO2 levels (295 PPM) compared to regular roofs (360 PPM), indicating the potential of garden roof designs to reduce CO2 concentrations.
Climate changeUrban–rural linkageDigital agriculturePengembangan Pemasaran Digital Berbasis Media Sosial Instagram Untuk Meningkatkan Daya Jual Hasil Produksi Pada Kelompok Tani Urban Farming “Keputih Bersemi” Kelurahan Keputih, Kecamatan Sukolilo, Kota Surabaya
2024Brilliant Adam Ramadhani, Shalahuddin Fathan, Jessica Putri Margaretta, Putri Wahyu Pebrianti, Ika Sari Tondang, Nuriah Yuliati · Kegiatan Positif Jurnal Hasil Karya Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Surabaya)
The Urban Farming Group "Keputih Bersemi" in Keputih, Surabaya, faces challenges in optimally selling and distributing its produce, such as pak choi and lettuce, due to conventional marketing methods. The majority of group members are elderly and unfamiliar with technology, limiting sales and distribution. The abstract suggests that digital marketing via Instagram and WhatsApp could increase visibility and sales.
Economic viabilityCommunityEconomicsElderlyDigital agricultureImplementasi akuaponik sebagai upaya urban farming pada lahan kosong di lingkungan RT9 RW9 Pepelegi Sidoarjo
2024Rizqa Amelia Zunaidi, Aulia Rahma Annisa, Lora Khaula Amifia, Nilna Agnia, Dwi Nur Azizah Hamidah, Nanda Mesa Nur Aryabawa, Dio Ifan Auliya · BEMAS Jurnal Bermasyarakat · Indonesia
This community service activity focused on implementing an integrated aquaponics system and enhancing community competence through training and mentoring in RT09 RW09, Pepelegi Village, Waru District. The project aimed to improve food security for residents and utilize vacant land, which was previously only used for growing vegetables such as basil, spinach, and tomatoes. The output of this activity is the implementation of an integrated aquaponics system and increased community competence.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityDigital agricultureConstruction of “One-Stop” Student Community Labor Education Implementation System Based on “Vertical Farm” —Taking Shenzhen Polytechnic University as an Example
2024Ning Wenyuan · Education Study · China (Shenzhen)
Shenzhen Polytechnic University established a “vertical farm” within its “one-stop” student community to create a labor practice base for students. This system was built through deep cooperation with modern agricultural science and technology enterprises in Shenzhen, close ties with the School of Communication Engineering's advantageous majors, and integration of labor instructor resources. It integrates six labor practice projects, including agricultural production, volunteer service, and environmental construction, offering theory and practice in urban “carbon neutral” strategies and modern agricultural knowledge.
Food educationCommunityDigital agricultureEDUTOURISM AS AN EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN KELAN VILLAGE RESILIENT AND PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL TOURISM VILLAGE
2024Putu Eka Pasmidi Ariati, Dewa Putu Oka Prasiasa, I Ketut Widnyana, I Made Wahyu Wijaya · ICCD · Indonesia
This study addressed the limited economic impact of tourism in Kelan Tourism Village, Bali, due to reliance on external vegetable purchases despite available land. The solution implemented was an edutourism program featuring a Biofloc Aquaponics Integrated Urban Farming Model and Drip Irrigation Vegetable Garden Tilapia, targeting students, tourists, and the community. Implementation led to increased understanding, knowledge, and skills among target groups, and culinary tourism participants experienced increased income from self-produced vegetables, alongside strengthened environmental conservation.
Food educationCommunityDigital agricultureEconomicsImplementation system monitoring and control temperature and pH in urban silver catfish hatchery to enhance efficiency and responsiveness based on IoT
2024Firda Rachma Amalia, Syarifuddin Nasution · Jurnal Sistem dan Manajemen Industri · Indonesia (Bogor Regency)
AKA Farm, an urban silver catfish hatchery in Bogor Regency, Indonesia, faced challenges of low efficiency and responsiveness due to complex production processes, leading to suboptimal harvest outcomes. This study developed and implemented an IoT-based monitoring and control system to address water quality conditions, as fluctuations in water temperature and pH impact fish metabolism and survival. The system uses the Blynk application for real-time monitoring and control, with actuators automatically optimizing aquarium conditions when temperature and pH are not optimal, substantially improving silver catfish survival and growth.
Digital agricultureEconomicsUtilization of Media and Institutional Support for Urban Farming in Pekanbaru City
2024Yulia Andriani, Roza Yulida, Rosnita Rosnita, Fanny Septya, Meki Herlon · KnE Social Sciences · Indonesia
A survey in Pekanbaru City, Indonesia, identified the use of communication media and institutional support for urban farming among farmer women groups. Farmers demonstrated excellent information access and communication behavior, utilizing smartphones and printed media for farming information. They also received full support from local leaders and the Pekanbaru city government, including regular counseling and urban farming socialization.
PolicyCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceDigital agriculturePenerapan Hidroponik Pasang Surut (Ebb-Flow) dengan Teknologi Bell-Siphon untuk Produksi Tanaman Selada yang Ekonomis di Kelurahan Bajubodoa, Kabupaten Maros
2024Nur Annisa, Tri Indriani, Irfan Irfan, Ahmad Anugrah Wahidin, Muhammad Kadir · Jurnal Pelayanan dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia · Indonesia
At Inkiya Farm in Bajubodoa village, Maros district, challenges in lettuce production using the NFT system included crop damage or failure due to natural disturbances, limited space, low drought resistance, and suboptimal growth. This activity introduced a Bell-Siphon ebb-flow hydroponic system as a cheaper, environmentally friendly, space-saving, and more optimal plant production solution. The activity provided partners' women members with at least 6 ebb-flow hydroponic units, installation, and training on building the system to increase production, reduce crop failure risk, and improve lettuce production.
Digital agricultureCommunityEconomicsPrototipe Digital Farming System Untuk Kelompok Tani
2023Novianti Indah Putri, Zen Munawar, Rita Komalasari, Iswanto Iswanto, Hernawati Hernawati, Dandun Widhiantoro · Darma Abdi Karya · Indonesia
A prototype digital farming system was developed for farmer groups in Indonesia, based on participatory action research. This system integrates IoT technologies such as Arduino UNO, solar panels, soil moisture sensors, temperature sensors, and automated irrigation. The prototype helps monitor and automate routine processes, enabling farmers to maintain the quality of planting media, which was deemed crucial for easier and more efficient plant growth and development.
Digital agricultureDIYUrban–rural linkageCommunityPemanfaatan Pemasaran Digital sebagai Media Penjualan Produk Pertanian Perkotaan oleh Kelompok Tani Empelan Terbin
2023Kadek Dwi Pradnyani Novianti, Ni Kadek Sukerti · WIDYABHAKTI Jurnal Ilmiah Populer · Indonesia (Denpasar)
This community service activity focused on the Empelan Terbin Farmer Group in Denpasar City, which practices urban agriculture but faces challenges in distributing and selling its produce. The group's agricultural products were often only shared locally or discarded due to excess harvest, indicating a lack of effective sales channels. To address this, the activity provided training and assistance in digital marketing via Facebook to help the group introduce its products to a wider audience and generate profit for sustainable land management.
Economic viabilityDigital agricultureEconomicsCommunityFood lossPerencanaan dan Perancangan “Vertical Urban Farming” di Kota Kupang
2023Theodorus Hugo Carvallo, Richardus Daton, Yuliana Bhara Mberu · Journal of Architecture and Human Experience · Indonesia (Kupang)
This study explored the planning and design of "Vertical Urban Farming" in Kupang City, Indonesia, to address food demand challenges such as climate change, population growth, and land-use changes. According to Riskesdas 2018, the prevalence of stunting in toddlers in East Nusa Tenggara was 42.6%, the highest in Indonesia, prompting the use of new technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. Using SWOT analysis, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the Vertical Urban Farming Center's planning and design were discussed, indicating the area's potential for development.
Food sovereignty & justiceHealthClimate changeDigital agricultureLocation Selection of Urban Rooftop Greenhouses in Seoul Based on AHP and GIS
2023Sung–Ho Kil, Hye‐Mi Park, Minkyu Park, Ye Inn Kim, Eunseok Lee · Land · South Korea
In Seoul, South Korea, the suitability of urban rooftop greenhouses (RGs) was analyzed by combining the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Location suitability factors were derived through expert consultations, and AHP was used to calculate factor weights. The highest weight for RG location factors was benefit (0.1782), followed by officially assessed land prices (0.0913) and supermarket density (0.0802). Analysis linking these results with spatial data revealed that Gangseo-gu had relatively high location suitability scores.
EconomicsPolicyDigital agricultureGALERI GASTRONOMI INDONESIA SEBAGAI STRATEGI PENGAKTIFAN KEMBALI KAWASAN JALAN JAKSA
2023Patricia Patricia, Irene Syona Darmady · Jurnal Sains Teknologi Urban Perancangan Arsitektur (Stupa) · Indonesia
This paper proposes an architectural strategy, specifically urban acupuncture, to reactivate the degraded tourism identity of Kampung Jaksa, particularly Jaksa Street, in Indonesia. The design results in a gallery building focused on culinary tourism, explaining Indonesian cuisine through interactive and learnable techniques. This design also includes supporting programs such as vertical urban farming and site-responsive building orientation to provide public space.
Digital agricultureCommunityEconomicsIdentification of Factors for Active Use of Rooftop Greenhouses in Korea: Based on Analysis of Foreign Exemplary Cases
2023Kyunghun Min, Jisoo Ahn, Eunseok Lee · Journal of people, plants, and environment · South Korea
This study analyzed exemplary cases from the US and Canada to identify factors for the active use of rooftop greenhouses (RTGs) in Korea. Despite international interest in RTGs for carbon neutrality and food security, their implementation in Korea is limited by a lack of relevant legal bases and policies. Essential factors for stable RTG operation include long-term support, initial capital, differentiated distribution, and a review of laws and regulations, highlighting the need for legal and policy frameworks.
Governance failurePolicyEconomicsClimate changeDigital agriculturePredictive Analysis of Customer Churn in Community-Supported Agriculture Based on RFM Modeling
2023Xiaoying Yan, Mei Yin, Renren Li · Atlantis Highlights in Computer Sciences/Atlantis highlights in computer sciences · China
High customer turnover is a significant challenge in China's Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) industry. This study utilized RFM models (Recency, Frequency, and Monetary) and algorithms to regularly rank and classify the consumption ability of CSA customers. This was achieved by analyzing their recent purchase time, number of times of consumption, and consumption data.
Economic viabilityCSA & TeikeiEconomicsDigital agricultureUrban Farming Competitiveness in Jakarta City in the Digital Era
2023M. Noor Salim, Darwati Susilastuti, Meita Novia, Elli Sulistyaningsih · International Journal of Science and Society · Indonesia (Jakarta)
This study analyzed the simultaneous and partial effects of competitiveness variables, measured by production, capital, and labor, on digital technology strategies and their impact on the income of urban farming MSMEs in Jakarta City, Indonesia. Using OLS Multiple Regression, the survey found that products, capital, and labor simultaneously have a positive effect on digital technology strategy, but product competitiveness has no real effect. Capital and labor competitiveness play a positive role in determining digital technology, and digital technology strategies positively impact farmers' income.
EconomicsDigital agricultureFood sovereignty & justicePengembangan Potensi Pertanian Perkotaan di Kampung Sayur Bausasran Danurejan melalui Community-based Approach
2023Anggita Chairiah, Adriansyah Dhani Dharmawan, Joseph Rahail, Norma Sartika Dewin, Dimes Akbar Perdana · PESIRAH Jurnal Administrasi Publik · Indonesia
This descriptive qualitative study in Kampung Sayur Bausasran, Indonesia, investigated the current state of urban farming on limited land and the community-based empowerment of a farmers' group. The study found that the Gemah Ripah farmers group played a significant role in achieving local food security in urban areas like Bausasran. It also concluded that microgreens cultivation, combined with e-commerce marketing, can be an innovative agricultural product to address land scarcity issues.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceDigital agricultureEconomics