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Nurturing Socio-ecological Spaces Through Urban Gardening Practices in India: An Exploration of Alternate Imaginations
2025Deborah Dutta, Amrita Hazra · SAGE Journals · India
Explores socio-ecological dimensions of urban gardening practices in India. Examines how citizen-driven agriculture nurtures social spaces, ecological value, and innovative imagination in urban contexts.
Food educationCommunityPolicyHealthPeningkatan Efektivitas Urban Farming untuk Meningkatkan Nilai Ekonomi dan Kesehatan Lansia Kelompok Tani Kurnia Lestari Kota Malang
2025Yati Sri Hayati, Sitawati Sitawati, Annisa Wuri Kartika, Niko Dima Kristianingrum, Sri Soenarti, Velinda Dewi Lutfiana, Risma Dwi Rahmawati, Herdyana Lintang Sari, Tria Armannaena, Nurliza Prita Arfiati · Kontribusi Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia (Malang)
This study evaluated whether interventions of knowledge and community empowerment could improve the effectiveness of urban farming for the elderly in the Kurnia Lestari farmer group in Malang City, Indonesia. Intervention activities were conducted using a community empowerment model, including agricultural assistance, health education, ergonomic exercises, and health checks. Results showed an average increase of 5 kg in agricultural products per harvest due to changes in planting media and land settings. The activity is concluded to enhance the economic value of urban elderly groups through increased product and harvest quality, and improved quality of life for the elderly.
ElderlyHealthEconomicsCommunityProgram Urban Farming sebagai Usaha Pemanfaatan Lahan Pekarangan untuk Ketahanan Pangan Lokal Masyarakat Karimunjawa
2025Sriyanto Sriyanto, Eva Banowati, Edi Kurniawan, Fikri Amrullah, Ervando Tommy Al-Hanif · Society Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat · Indonesia (Karimunjawa)
This participatory urban farming program in Karimunjawa, Indonesia, aimed to improve community welfare and food security by empowering village women and youth to utilize their yards. Through socialization, training, and mentoring in techniques like polybag farming and composting, the program increased community farming skills. Evaluation via surveys, interviews, and observations showed most participants successfully applied techniques, producing food for consumption and experiencing economic benefits and improved food availability.
Food educationCommunityWelfareEconomicsCompostDIYA case study of community-led edible landscape revitalization in post-industrial Shenyang, China
2025Hang Yu, Mohd Yazid Mohd Yunos, Mohd Nazri Saidon, Mohd Amirul Hussain · Landscape Research · China (Shenyang)
This study critically examined how community-led edible landscapes intersect with tensions of urban redevelopment, memory politics, and governance ambiguity in post-industrial Shenyang, China. Using a qualitative case study approach, including participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and spatial documentation, findings showed that while edible landscapes can revitalize neglected spaces and evoke industrial memory, they also face instability, informal governance, and socio-environmental risks.
Governance failureCommunityPolicyClimate changePenerapan Urban Farming sebagai Alternatif dalam Pengembangan Kota yang Berketahanan Pangan (Studi Kasus pada Urban Farming Guyub Rukun RT 18 Kelurahan Bontang Baru)
2025Ibnu Akmal Khuluqi, Muhammad Azhari, Rahmawati Munir · TRANSFORM Journal of Tropical Architecture and Sustainable Urban Science · Indonesia (Bontang Baru)
A qualitative case study in Guyub Rukun RT 18, Bontang Baru, Indonesia, investigated the implementation of urban farming. The study found that urban farming improved local food security, strengthened social ties, and was supported by CSR funds. However, it faced challenges such as limited technology and resources, which were overcome through manual adaptation and cross-sector collaboration.
Economic viabilityFood sovereignty & justiceCommunityEconomicsPeningkatan Literasi Pemasaran Digital pada Kelompok Wanita Tani Sugih Waras
2025Rahmawati Setiyani, Esti Dwi Rahmawati · MESTAKA Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia
This community service activity in Indonesia aimed to improve digital marketing literacy among members of the Sugih Waras Women's Farmers Group. The activity involved delivering materials on agricultural commodity production and digital marketing, followed by interactive discussions and evaluations. Results indicated an increase in knowledge among members, who committed to continuing the activity to support food security.
CommunityEconomicsWelfareDigital agricultureImplementation of Urban Farming Through Integrated Training in Gunung Anyar District
2025Gyska Indah Harya, Wanti Mindari, Taufik Setyadi, Siti Mukaromah, Cholid Fadil · Nusantara Science and Technology Proceedings · Indonesia (Surabaya City)
This community service activity in RW 01, Gunung Anyar District, Surabaya City, Indonesia, aimed to implement urban farming through integrated outreach and training. The initiative sought to enhance urban food security, meet local food needs, maintain environmental cleanliness, and preserve the environment by reducing carbon footprints and increasing green open spaces. Training covered the meaning and importance of urban farming, cultivation techniques for various plants, and solutions for production waste.
Food educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceClimate changeKONTRIBUSI SOSIAL MELALUI PROGRAM PERTUKARAN MAHASISWA MERDEKA BATCH 2 DI DESA BABAKAN, DRAMAGA, BOGOR
2025Muh Adjie Putra Pratama, Muhammad Ihsan A Dagong · Jurnal Abdi Insani · Indonesia (Bogor)
In 2022, the "Independent Student Exchange Program" was implemented in Babakan Village, Dramaga, Bogor Regency, Indonesia, involving over 160 students. Partnering with Dramaga Patani Organik, the program conducted urban farming education, nutritional counseling, and community service activities. The activities resulted in increased community understanding of organic farming, urban farming, and healthy eating patterns, while also strengthening students' solidarity and social responsibility.
Food educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justicePenggunaan Smart Hydroponic System Berbasis IoT untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi Pertanian Perkotaan di Kelurahan Maleer Kecamatan Batununggal Kota Bandung
2025Seliwati, Candra Mecca Sufyana, Widwi Handari Adji, Ridwan Nurzaman, Agung Rifaldi, Ulfa Majdina · PADMA · Indonesia (Bandung)
In Maleer Village, Bandung City, Indonesia, healthy food supply is a challenge due to limited land and agricultural knowledge. To address this, a smart hydroponic system based on IoT sensors (temperature, humidity, pH, TDS) was developed. This system aims to improve the efficiency of hydroponic cultivation through real-time monitoring and automated watering and nutrient supply, empower local communities with technology and urban agriculture skills, support local food security, and enhance economic productivity.
Digital agricultureCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsConnecting the dots…
2025Purva Tavri · · India (Durg)
This chapter reframes the circular economy as a 'lived inheritance,' drawing from childhood practices like repair, reuse, frugality, and food respect in Durg, India. It critiques 'isomorphic mimicry' of imported models and advocates for reverse learning from communities. Using the 5Ws & H method, it demonstrates how vernacular circularity, including repair cultures, Ikra housing, terracotta cooling, leaf-plate economies, and community gardens, advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
CommunityClimate changeBiodiversityOrganic cycleImplementasi Teknik Pengambilan Gambar oleh Director of Photography pada Pembuatan Video Feature “Menyemai Harapan, Memanen Kebersamaan”
2025Fatah ‘Izzani Salim, Trie Damayanti, Nurmaya Prahatmaja · SAFARI Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia · Indonesia (Bandung City)
This final project report describes the production of the feature video "Menyemai Harapan, Memanen Kebersamaan," motivated by the urgency of food security in Bandung City's urbanization and the need to highlight community-based sustainable local alternative agriculture systems. The primary objective is to explain the implementation of image-taking techniques, including shot types, camera angles, camera movements, and framing, executed by the Director of Photography (DoP) during the video production presenting the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model at Seni Tani. The report concludes that the DoP's mastery of filming techniques plays a crucial role in raising public awareness about community-based sustainable local alternative agriculture systems.
CSA & TeikeiCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceUrban–rural linkageGovernance Network in Food Security Policy: a Study of the Lorong Wisata Program in Makassar City
2025Much Faisal Syaputra · Jurnal Administrasi dan Kebijakan Publik · Indonesia (Makassar City)
This qualitative case study critically examined the governance structure of Makassar City's Lorong Wisata program, which integrates urban farming for food self-sufficiency. The study found a fragmented governance network dominated by the municipal government's vertical authority, with weak cross-sectoral collaboration, particularly with universities and private actors. Institutional fragility was evident due to the absence of functional task forces, leading to symbolic rather than substantive coordination.
Governance failurePolicyFood sovereignty & justiceCommunityFINANCIAL APPLICATION OF PALM PLASMA IN OIL PALM PLANTATIONS IN INDONESIA BY-LAW NUMBER 11 OF 2020
2025April Tiodora Manik · Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Ekonomi Akuntansi · Asia
This quantitative study examined the implementation of Indonesia's Law Number 11 of 2020, particularly the 20% community plantation development facility (palm oil plasma), by seven oil palm plantation companies from 2019 to 2023. Statistical tests concluded that these seven companies had not properly applied the palm plasma system, indicating a failure to implement the law. Potential reasons include financial constraints, lack of infrastructure, limited stakeholder support, unclear guidelines, land acquisition difficulties, and weak coordination.
PolicyCommunityEconomicsREKOMENDASI STRATEGI KEBERLANJUTAN PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN BERBASIS KOMUNITAS DI KECAMATAN CEMPAKA PUTIH, JAKARTA PUSAT
2025Assyifa Fauzia, Evi Frimawaty, Hadi Susilo Arifin · RISALAH KEBIJAKAN PERTANIAN DAN LINGKUNGAN Rumusan Kajian Strategis Bidang Pertanian dan Lingkungan · Indonesia (Jakarta)
This study aimed to provide recommendations for community-based urban agriculture sustainability in Cempaka Putih District, Central Jakarta, facing challenges like limited land and environmental changes. Using SWOT analysis and FGDs with stakeholders, the findings indicate that strategies can be implemented through agricultural technology and strengthened collaboration. However, the study implies that supporting policies, incentives, investment facilitation, and continuous infrastructure and assistance are currently lacking for implementation.
Governance failureCommunityFood sovereignty & justicePolicyClimate changeSoil fertility mapping on Ficus trees for rehabilitation of degraded land in Kuningan Regency, Indonesia
2025Yayan Hendrayana, Agus Yadi Ismail, Handayani Handayani, Dede Kosasih, M. A. Romdona, Naufal Althaaf, Syifa Afidah Nurul Arifin · Brazilian Journal of Biology · Indonesia
This study analyzed soil fertility around Ficus trees in sand mining areas, community gardens, and secondary forests in Kuningan Regency, Indonesia. Soil fertility varied across locations, ranging from low to medium in sand mining areas and low to high in community gardens and secondary forests. Ficus benjamina and Ficus septica are recommended for land rehabilitation due to their adaptability and contributions to soil restoration.
CommunityOrganic cycleBiodiversityUrban foraging behavior in public green spaces: a case study of Nanjing’s central urban area
2025Xiang Zhou, Nan Wang, Jiaying Shi, Michael Hensel · Humanities and Social Sciences Communications · China (Nanjing)
A study of urban foraging behavior in Nanjing's central urban area, China, revealed significant enthusiasm among residents, linking personal childhood experiences to their foraging motivations. However, environmental pollution was identified as a critical barrier to these activities.
Contamination & food safetyCommunityHealthFood educationBiodiversityIdentification of Urban Farming Potential Areas using Geographic Information System in Sario District, Manado City
2025Melisa Todingan, Sandra Pakasi, Valentine Lasut · Jurnal Agroekoteknologi Terapan · Indonesia (Manado City)
A spatial analysis method was used to identify and classify the potential of yard land for urban farming development in Sario Subdistrict, Manado City, Indonesia. By applying overlay techniques on datasets including residential buildings, land parcels, land use, and administrative boundaries, verified with Google Earth, 3,019 land units with a total potential area of 47.43 hectares were identified. These were categorized into high potential (>50 m²) at approximately 93.53%, moderate potential (10–50 m²) at approximately 6.37%, and marginal potential (<10 m²) at approximately 0.11%, indicating substantial opportunities for household-based agriculture.
PolicyCommunityEntrepreneurial Potential of Urban and Peri-Urban Agri Enterprises: A Multidimensional Analysis
2025N Suhana, Smitha Baby · Archives of Current Research International · India
This study in the Central region of Kerala, India, assessed the entrepreneurial potential of urban and peri-urban agri-enterprises across multiple dimensions. Using Principal Component Analysis, it identified strategic growth orientation and green innovation as key pillars, with marketing competence being the most significant dimension and ecological sustainability having the least impact. The Entrepreneurial Potential Index (EPI) showed that 66% of enterprises had a medium potential, and value-addition firms had the highest EPI, while aquaponics had the lowest.
EconomicsPeri-urban agricultureClimate changeCommunityKajian Implementasi dan Manfaat Pertanian Perkotaan pada Kelompok Tani di Kota Bogor
2025Sukma Aprilia Islami, Tati Budiarti, Afra Donatha Nimia Makalew · Jurnal Penyuluhan · Indonesia (Bogor)
A study surveyed 40 farmer groups in Bogor City, Indonesia, to assess their perceptions of urban agriculture implementation, benefits, constraints, and sustainability. Findings indicated that urban agriculture in Bogor is generally practiced on limited land, primarily producing vegetables, with implementation efforts rated good (index 0.80) and constraints moderate (index 0.53). Farmer groups strongly perceived the benefits of urban agriculture (index 0.84), especially in social aspects like education and social interaction. The sustainability of urban agriculture was rated good (index 0.76).
CommunityFood educationEconomicsClimate changeAgrotourism Development Strategy Through SWOT Analysis in Agro Edukasi Wisata Ragunan
2025Rezka Fedrina, Farah Kesya Saira, Muhammad Arif Wicaksono · JELAJAH Journal of Tourism and Hospitality · Indonesia
This descriptive qualitative study used SWOT analysis to examine challenges at Agro Edukasi Wisata (AEW) Ragunan, an urban agro-tourism destination in Indonesia. It found strengths in institutional support and a unique urban farming education concept, but weaknesses in limited infrastructure and marketing. The research concluded that strategic development should focus on optimizing educational potential, improving facilities, enhancing digital promotions, and fostering collaboration.
Food educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceOptimalisasi Pengelolaan Sampah Organik Rumah Tangga melalui Penerapan Teknologi Rumah Maggot di Kelurahan Maleer Kota Bandung
2025Candra Mecca Sufyana, Sani Fitriyani, Muhammad Prakarsa Al Qadr Saleh, Adhita Arif Setyawan, Syarif Hidayatulloh, Muhammad Rizky Fitrohanapiah, Tantri Dwiyanti · PADMA · Indonesia (Bandung City)
This community service project in Maleer Village, Bandung City, Indonesia, addresses household organic waste issues by introducing Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggot house technology. The project aims to optimize organic waste management, reduce waste volume, and empower the community through education and practical skills in BSF maggot cultivation. Expected outcomes include increased community knowledge and skills, the establishment of a self-operating maggot house unit, and the production of maggot products for animal feed and compost for urban farming.
Organic cycleCommunityCommunity Empowerment through Capacity Building in the Hydroponic Revitalization and Crop Processing Program in Surabaya
2025Zico Ramdhani, Saka Palwaguna, Thufailah Nafiisah Bilqis, R. Moh. Qudsi Fauzi · JATI EMAS (Jurnal Aplikasi Teknik dan Pengabdian Masyarakat) · Indonesia (Surabaya)
The KKN SDGs UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur Period II, Group 16, implemented a community empowerment program in RW 08, Pucang Sewu Subdistrict, Surabaya, Indonesia. This initiative revitalized hydroponic systems for pakcoy cultivation and provided training on processing harvested crops into pakcoy-based vegetable nuggets. The program aimed to promote food security and urban farming, aligning with SDGs No. 8 and 11.
CommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceFood educationPendampingan Gerakan Masyarakat Menanam Sayur (Gemmas) Untuk Peningkatan Gizi Dan Pemanfaatan Lahan Tidur Berbasis Urban Farming Di Desa Banjarbendo, Sidoarjo
2025Indarwati Indarwati, Jajuk Herawati, Tatuk Tojibatus S, Medita Johana Pakula Bafiqi, Surya Ari Widya · Agricultural-Animal Science Innovation and Empowerment Journal · Indonesia
This Community Service Program assisted the Banjarbendo village in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, to utilize approximately 20 hectares of idle land for urban farming, aiming to improve community nutrition and food security. Using a participatory method, the program engaged partners in growing various vegetables with donated seeds and seedlings. Evaluation showed increased community awareness and understanding regarding the use of idle land for healthy vegetable production.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceHealthFood educationANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM PENGELOLAAN URBAN FARMING DI KOTA SURABAYA
2025Rico Yanuar Ardiansyah, Hamidah Hendrarini, Wahyu Santoso · Jurnal Ilmiah Sosio Agribis · Indonesia (Surabaya)
A study in Surabaya City, Indonesia, analyzed community participation in urban farming among 50 respondents from three farmer groups from April to June 2025, using Importance Performance Analysis. While urban farming performed optimally in ecological, socio-cultural, educational & tourism, and health aspects, the economic aspect showed the lowest performance and largest gap. This indicates a need for strengthening outcome management, market access, and community economic empowerment to optimize economic contributions.
Economic viabilityCommunityEconomicsHealthFood educationPemberdayaan Masyarakat Kalurahan Baciro, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta melalui Optimalisasi Lahan Pekarangan untuk Membangun Ketahanan Pangan
2025Wafit Dinarto, Farra Ummush Sholiha · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bangsa · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
Kalurahan Baciro in Gondokusuman District, Yogyakarta City, faces challenges in food security and economic welfare due to high population density and limited open land. This program provided education and assistance to the Ngremboko Farmers Group for five months, from April to August 2025, to optimize the use of their home gardens. The activities resulted in improved skills among the farmer group members in cultivating home garden vegetables, producing organic fertilizers and botanical pesticides, and applying digital marketing.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityDIYEconomics