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Are Rice Farming and Production in the Urban Farming Areas Still Efficient? A Stochastic Production Function Choice
2021Tamy Erissanti, Supadi Supadi, Suharno Suharno · Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan Kajian Masalah Ekonomi dan Pembangunan · Indonesia (Jakarta)
This study analyzed the efficiency of rice farming and factors affecting rice production in North Jakarta, Indonesia, using the Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) method with a sample of 80 rice farmers. Findings showed an average technical efficiency of 0.85, allocative efficiency of 3.47, and economic efficiency of 2.95. Land area and fertilizer positively affected production, while labor and education had a significant negative effect, and ownership rights had no significant effect.
EconomicsPeri-urban agriculturePELATIHAN 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 educationCommunityEconomicsHealthPELATIHAN PEMBUATAN KOMPOS BLOK DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN SAMPAH ORGANIK RUMAH TANGGA UNTUK DIGUNAKAN SEBAGAI BAHAN MEDIA TANAM
2021Dhian Rosalina, Yenni Marnita, Nasrul Kahfi Lubis, Fiddini Alham · SELAPARANG Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Berkemajuan · Indonesia (Langsa)
This community service activity provided training in Gampong Baroh Langsa Lama, Langsa Aceh city, to 30 day laborers on utilizing household organic waste to create compost blocks for planting media. The training involved socialization, practice, and evaluation, aiming to transform waste into useful products for urban farming. As a result, 50 percent of partners expressed willingness to practice making compost blocks and be periodically evaluated.
CompostDIYFood educationOrganic cycleThe Role of Smart Technology in Sustainable Agriculture: A Case Study of Wangree Plant Factory
2020Santiteerakul S., Sopadang A., Yaibuathet Tippayawong K., Tamvimol K. · Sustainability (MDPI) · Thailand
Case study of Thailand's Wangree Health Factory plant factory showing how smart technology enhances productivity, product quality, resource-use efficiency, food safety, and employee quality of life, evidencing the business performance of corporate urban farming.
EconomicsHealth'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.
HealthCommunityPolicyHow to minimize the impacts of urban expansion on farmland loss: developing a few large or many small cities?
2020· Landscape Ecology · China
Examines whether developing a few large or many small cities minimizes farmland loss from urban expansion in China.
PolicySustainable Design of Urban Rooftop Food-Energy-Land Nexus
2020Jing R., Hastings A., Guo M. · iScience · China (Shanghai)
A whole-system modeling study integrating biogeochemical simulation and energy system optimization to evaluate rooftop agriculture options and photovoltaics for a Shanghai case, finding conditioned greenhouses can deliver environmentally sustainable land use.
BiodiversityEconomicsDesign 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.
HealthCommunityExploring growth, physiological status, yield and water use efficiency of vegetables grown under wick method of irrigation
2020· Plant Physiology Reports · India
Evaluates chilli, okra and tomato under a low-cost wick irrigation method versus conventional irrigation, reporting improved growth, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance and chlorophyll content.
DIYDecentralized Urban Farming Through Keyhole Garden: a Case Study with Circular Economy and Regenerative Perspective
2020Mohan S. V. · Materials Circular Economy · India
A case study treating urban organic waste as a resource in urban biocycles, presenting the keyhole garden as a practical decentralized urban-farming method integrating circular-economy and regenerative principles.
DIYCompostEffects of Types of Horticultural Activity on the Physical and Mental State of Elderly Individuals
2020Tu P.-C., Cheng W.-C., Hou P.-C., Chang Y.-S. · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · Taiwan
A study in Taiwan with 27 elderly participants (aged 60-76) evaluating four horticultural activities, measuring effects on salivary amylase activity, pulse rate, and mood (POMS), with artistic-creation and food-tasting types showing promise for relaxation and stress reduction.
ElderlyHealthPEMANFAATAN 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 & justiceSTRATEGI MEMPERTAHANKAN LAHAN PERTANIAN PADI DI KOTA MAKASSAR
2020Rahmi Achmad, Muh Jamil, R M Rukka, Sitti Bulkis, Rahmadanih Rahmadanih, A Amrullah · Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian · Indonesia (Makassar)
This study in Makassar City, Indonesia, aimed to understand the existence of rice farming land, identify strength and weakness factors for farmers, and determine priority strategies for maintaining rice farming land. Informants included farmer group heads and government representatives. Using qualitative descriptive analysis and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the study found that rice farming land physically covers 2,636 hectares. Key strength factors included agricultural products for family food and income, while weakness factors included land ownership, unproductive land, and limited government support. The priority strategy identified was enhancing agricultural production facilities and infrastructure.
EconomicsPolicyUrban–rural linkageFood 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 agricultureEffect of medium size and compost dose on organic red lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. Var red rapids) cultivation in pots
2020Sugeng Triyono, Fadli Afrizki Surya Aditama, Elhamida Rezkia, D Dermiyati, Jamalam Lumbanraja · World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews · Indonesia
This pot experiment in Indonesia investigated the effect of medium size and organic compost dosage on the growth and yield of red lettuce. Red lettuce growth was depressed at 1kg and 3kg medium sizes but grew more freely at 5kg. The study found that the 3kg medium size with 10% compost dose yielded 75.3g per plant, which was considered the most optimum treatment due to using the least medium and compost, despite restricted growth.
DIYCompostOrganic cycleInitiating 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 educationSuppression of weed occurrence in a five-year corn–earthworm coculture system
2020Tao Li, Jiequn Fan, Qian ZhenGuan, Guohui Yuan, Dandan Meng, Shuiliang Guo, Weiguang Lv · Weed Science · China
A 5-year experiment (2015-2019) in China compared weed occurrence in a corn–earthworm coculture (CE) system and a corn monoculture (CM). The CE system significantly decreased weed diversity, dominance index, total weed density, and biomass, while increasing the weed evenness index. The 5-year mean number of weed species per plot was 8.4 in CE versus 10.7 in CM, and total weed density and biomass in CE decreased by 59.2% and 66.6% respectively compared to CM.
Organic cycleBiodiversityClimate changeAnalytical 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 & justiceCommunityRespon Polikultur Cabai Rawit Dan Sawi Terhadap Waktu Pengomposan Dan Dosis Kompos Kulit Bawang Merah
2020Peileku Yikwa, Luluk Syahr Banu · Jurnal Ilmiah Respati · Indonesia
An experimental study conducted at the Greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, Respati University, Indonesia, from February to August 2019, investigated the response of chili and mustard greens polyculture in polybags to onion peel compost composting time and dose. Using a factorial completely randomized design, onion peel compost doses (0, 100, 150, 200 gr/polybag) and composting times (24, 36 hours) were examined. The results showed that applying 100 grams/polybag of 36-hour compost yielded the highest plant weight (211.25 grams) and chili fruit weight (73.25 grams) for polycultured chili and mustard greens.
CompostDIYFood sovereignty & justiceTINGKAT 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 failureCommunityPolicyThe role of urban agriculture for a resilient city
2020Hoang Tien LE, Thi Huong Ly VO, Ngoc Han CHAU · Journal of Vietnamese Environment · Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
This study investigated the role of agricultural land for a resilient city amidst challenges like climate change and food scarcity. Using Ho Chi Minh City as a case study, it examined current food security and proposed productive green solutions at various scales, from land-use planning to green roofs. A-Go-Gro technology was shown to be effective for vertical farming, and green roofs were found to decrease stormwater volumes by 65% and reduce electromagnetic radiation penetration by 99.4%.
Climate changeFood sovereignty & justicePolicyBiodiversityRAINWATER HARVESTING AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE IN WANGGU CATCHMENT AREA, SOUTH EAST SULAWESI, INDONESIA
2020Fajar Baskoro Wicaksono, Meitharisha Fakhdiyar Hasani, Pandu Yuri Pratama, Henny Yunita, Idham Riyando Moe · · Indonesia
This paper investigates rainwater harvesting as an alternative for urban agriculture in the Wanggu Catchment Area, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. It calculates the water needs for cabbage (281.15 mm/total growing period) and spinach (108.83 mm/total growing period) based on FAO standards. Simulation results indicate that with a 100 m2 rainwater catchment area, spinach can be planted more frequently (4 periods) and in a wider area (29.06 m2) compared to cabbage (2 periods, 22.51 m2).
DIYClimate changeUrban–rural linkage