Research & reports

Iqbal Rifa’i Berutu, Soraya Masthura Hassan, Dela Andriani · Jurnal Syntax Fusion · Indonesia (Lhokseumawe City)

This abstract discusses how buildings significantly contribute to global warming and environmental degradation throughout their life cycle. It highlights issues such as environmentally unfriendly material selection, energy-inefficient designs, carbon emissions during construction, and habitat damage. The abstract concludes that a more sustainable approach in architecture and construction is necessary to mitigate these negative impacts.

Anggi 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%.

June Ekawati, Herdi Sofari, Winda Rahmawati, Suci Indah Permata, Edo Setiawan · Journal of Architectural Design and Urbanism · Indonesia (Bandung)

This qualitative-descriptive research explored various problems and impacts of climate change in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia, as well as community mitigation efforts to reduce carbon emissions and create a livable city, through interviews and field observations in four urban village settlements. The study found several spatial and environmental problems hindering the achievement of a livable Bandung City. Community mitigation efforts included adding and managing green open spaces, independent waste management, managing Buruan sae (urban farming) programs and vertical gardens, creating bio pores and absorption wells, maintaining environmental cleanliness, and establishing collaboration with related institutions.

Sufiyanto Sufiyanto, Sari Yuniarti, Pindo Tutuko, Sunarjo Sunarjo, Djoko Andrijono, Ahmad Rivaldi, Erika Elice, Antalita Kirana Putri · Community Empowerment · Indonesia (Malang City)

This community service program aimed to revitalize the Red Ginger Thematic Village in Mulyorejo Village, Malang City, Indonesia, through red ginger cultivation. Methods included outreach, assistance, and improving urban farming facilities. The program successfully enhanced greenhouse function, supported urban farming, and increased the number of successfully cultivated red ginger plants by the local community, contributing to economic recovery and empowerment.

Olivia Damayanti Putri, Sutini Sutini, Hadi Suhardjono · Jurnal Agroqua Media Informasi Agronomi dan Budidaya Perairan · Indonesia

This research investigated the effect of nanosilica addition on red rice growth and yield using a factorial randomized block design with two varieties (Pamera, Pamelen) and five nanosilica concentrations. Applying nanosilica colloid at 15 mL L-1 to Pamera and Pamelen varieties increased plant length and tiller number, and accelerated flowering age. However, nanosilica had no effect on harvest age and yield components.

Girish Visvanathan, Kailas Patil, Yogesh Suryawanshi, Vishal Meshram, Shrikant Jadhav · Scientific Reports · India (Chennai)

A study conducted in Chennai, India, from April to June 2023, assessed temperature dynamics on a building's terrace by comparing a well-maintained garden area with an exposed region using temperature and humidity sensors. Findings indicated a significant reduction in internal room temperatures in areas with rooftop gardens, ranging from 4 to 11 °C, compared to rooms with fully exposed roof configurations. Simulation studies suggested that optimizing soil beds and plant density could yield an additional 3-4 °C reduction, resulting in an overall difference of up to 14-15 °C.

Salma Ardelia Darmastuti, IRFAN ABU NAZAR, AHMAD DWI SETYAWAN · Asian Journal of Ethnobiology · Indonesia (Surakarta)

An ethnobotanical study in ProKlim RW 16 Banjarsari Village, Surakarta City, Central Java, Indonesia, identified medicinal and food plants in urban home and community gardens. The study found 56 species commonly used by residents for medicinal and food purposes, with lemongrass being the most used medicinal plant and chili the most used food plant. Likert Scale calculations indicated that 90.25% of respondents agreed self-grown food plants are fresher and healthier, and 93.39% agreed more plants reduce air pollution and lower earth temperature.

A. Miftakhurrohmat, M Abror, Andriani Eko Prihatiningrum · Journal of Social Comunity Services (JSCS) · Indonesia (Sidoarjo)

In the Candi sub-district of Sidoarjo regency, Indonesia, the Muhammadiyah Student Association led a Young Farmer Movement, implementing a community service aimed at introducing and practicing hydroponic urban farming. This initiative addressed basic problems such as lack of knowledge in narrow land hydroponic cultivation, nutrient manufacturing, and product marketing, through counseling, training, practice, and provision of supporting materials. Twenty-five teenagers from the Young Farmers of Muhammadiyah under IPM Sidoarjo Candi participated, applying cultivation technology for yard utilization, AB MIX nutrient creation, and product marketing.

Sri Suwarni, Odilia Dea Christina, Harum Sitepu, Elisabeth Leony Regina, Ayu Ina Solichah, Karol Giovani Battista Leki · PROFICIO · Indonesia (Semarang)

In Kalisegoro Gunungpati Village, Semarang City, Indonesia, mothers involved in urban farming and women farmers' groups received guidance on cultivating butterfly pea, post-harvest processing, and online marketing using the Smart Telang information system. This program transformed previously unproductive yards into well-arranged butterfly pea gardens, yielding an average of 1-2 kg of fresh flowers per member per month from October to December 2024. The harvested butterfly pea was dried and processed into "Wedang Telang" for immediate brewing and sale.

Betalia Betalia, Kukuh Hernowo, Tatang Abdurrahman · Jurnal Sains Pertanian Equator · Indonesia

A study conducted from September to November 2023 in Bengkayang Regency, Indonesia, investigated the effect of NPK fertilizer dosage (400 kg/ha, 600 kg/ha, 800 kg/ha) and fertilization time (1 week after planting, 4 weeks after planting, 1 & 4 weeks after planting) on the growth and yield of tomatoes grown in cocopeat media. The study showed that NPK fertilizer dosage and fertilization time did not have a significant effect on the growth and yield of tomatoes in cocopeat media.

Nunik Lestari, Nurdian, Rezky, Sesilia Putri, Samsuar · Abdi Techno. · Indonesia

A community service program (PKM) for students and teachers at SD Negeri 69 Barru in Indonesia aimed to provide knowledge and skills for cultivating plants through a simple hydroponic system utilizing plastic waste. This program served as part of urban farming and 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) concept education, creating educational facilities for students. The activity resulted in improved participant knowledge and skills in hydroponics, provided urban farming, hydroponics, and 3R learning facilities for the school, fostered 3R awareness through plastic waste utilization, and created green open spaces for student education.

Ahmad Marzuki, Muhsin Muhsin, Narita Amni Rosadi, Mariana Mariana · JURNAL AGRIMANSION · Indonesia

This descriptive study, conducted in April 2023 with 30 pakcoy farmers in Ampenan District, Mataram City, Indonesia, analyzed the income and feasibility of pakcoy farming in urban agriculture. The average total production cost was Rp. 1,356,627, with an average total revenue of Rp. 3,110,400, resulting in an average income of Rp. 1,753,773. The average B/C Ratio of 2.29 indicates that pakcoy farming in this area is feasible.

Muhammad Al Mighwar · Community Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia

This community service initiative in Griya Muncang Asri Housing, Tasikmalaya City, Indonesia, focuses on environmental greening of residential vacant land. The project engages residents in transforming unused lots into green spaces through urban gardening, tree planting, and sustainable landscaping. It aims to enhance ecological conservation, aesthetic improvement, and community well-being, while fostering resident participation and education in sustainable land management.

Lathifah Puji Hastuti, Shabarni Gaffar, Dina Oktavia, Kevin Muhamad Lukman · KREATIF Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Sains dan Teknologi · Indonesia

A community service program was implemented in Pananjung Village, Pangandaran Regency, Indonesia, providing training to homemakers. The program offered instruction on organic waste management through composting and eco-enzyme production, as well as the application of urban farming in limited spaces. Participants learned techniques for processing kitchen waste into compost and eco-enzymes for natural fertilizer, and planting seeds like chili and tomato using recycled materials as planting media. This training aimed to equip participants with practical skills and increase their awareness of waste reduction and the importance of utilizing small plots for food security.

Ankush Mohapatra, Deven Verma, Sakshi Sharma, Aparnna Rani Swain, Abhishek Singh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · India

This paper discusses the potential of kitchen gardening as a solution to urban heat island effects and nutritional insecurity caused by urbanization in India. Kitchen gardening contributes to managing the urban heat island effect by moderating temperature extremes through urban vegetation, which reduces energy consumption for air conditioning. It also ensures food security by providing a direct source of fresh produce, aligning with several Sustainable Development Goals.

Anwar Anwar, Haisyah Haisyah, Permi Kabisatio AS., Wiwi Sawira, Aco Iham Belman, Hildawati Hildawati, Muhammad Fahyu Sanjaya · Jurnal Tarreang Tren Pengabdian Masyarakat Agrokompleks · Indonesia

In Kontar Hamlet, Indonesia, a community service team provided counseling and training on processing banana tuber waste into liquid organic fertilizer. This addressed the issue of abundant unused banana stems. As a result, organic fertilizer was produced, approximately 90% of the community understood the concept of liquid organic fertilizer during counseling, and about 80% knew the production process after training.

Jamilah Muryati, Naufal Hilmizen, Aris Munandar, Endang Koswara · VISA Journal of Vision and Ideas · Indonesia

This Community Service (PKM) project in Indonesia addressed eye fatigue from prolonged digital device use among teachers and students. The method involved counseling and utilizing school gardens as a data source. Distilled hydrosol water from betel leaves, kecombrang, and jasmine flowers was used for eye drops, while betel leaves, kecombrang, ylang-ylang, and bidara leaves were combined for face mist.

Sopian Alviana, Bobi Kurniawan · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Tekno. · Indonesia

This community service program aimed to empower residents of Griya Pataruman Asri, Indonesia, through hydroponic urban farming, addressing limited agricultural land in urban areas. The program provided training and understanding of hydroponic technology, and distributed 10 hydroponic kits to residents. This initiative sought to utilize vacant land and enable residents to cultivate crops with limited space.

Puji Lestari Tarigan, Edi Purnomo Sasongko, Haidar Fari Aditya, Wanti Mindari, Ramadhani Mahendra Kusuma, Fitri Wijayanti · Journal of Community Service · Indonesia (Sidoarjo)

This community service activity in RW IX, Griya Bhayangkara, Sidoarjo, East Java, introduced the cultivation of green grass jelly using urban farming methods like polybags and pots to PKK groups. The aim was to highlight the plant's benefits for digestion, blood sugar, and cancer prevention, and its potential for household-scale processing. The activity, which included lectures and practical sessions, resulted in the distribution of grass jelly plants for care and harvesting, with the PKK group finding them interesting and beneficial for various food preparations.

Muhammad Nurul Fadel, Intan Adevia Rosnarita, Bintari Tri Sukoharjanti, Riana Rahmawati, Muhamad Khudzaifi, Emma Jayanti Besan, Hasriyani Hasriyani, Galih Kurniawan · Jurnal Abdimas Indonesia · Indonesia

A community service activity in Indonesia aimed to educate residents on the benefits and uses of TOGA (family medicinal plants) urban farming. The method involved education and discussion to enhance community experience and knowledge in applying TOGA urban farming, including cultivation and utilization, and discussing the importance of natural ingredients and TOGA as an alternative treatment for minor illnesses. The findings indicate increased productivity and empowerment among residents regarding TOGA urban farming, alongside heightened empathy and awareness among pharmacists and pharmaceutical personnel in providing education.

Yessy Pristika Efendy, Hadi Suhardjono, Widiwurjani Widiwurjani · JURNAL AGROTROPIKA · Indonesia

This study investigated the optimal planting media composition and liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) concentration for pakcoy plants using a completely randomized design with two factors. The first factor included soil, compost, and goat manure in ratios of 1:1:1, 1:1:2, and 1:2:1, while the second factor involved LOF and urea concentrations at four levels. The combination of planting medium composition 1:1:2 and LOF concentration of 4 ml/liter water yielded the best results for all observed growth and production parameters.

Muzayyanah Rahmiyah, Eka Nur Jannah, Fuad Hilmy · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bumi Raflesia · Indonesia (Magelang)

In Magelang City, Indonesia, residents of Sari Makmur Organic Village cultivate vegetables in their home gardens, but pests and diseases pose a problem. This activity aimed to enhance residents' knowledge and skills in making plant-based pesticides from papaya leaves through counseling and demonstrations. Additionally, yellow traps were installed in the fields.

V. Swetha, S. Simi, P. Manju, R. V. Manju, Suma Divakar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · India

This study, conducted at the Department of Fruit Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, evaluated the growth of five guava varieties in 80-liter air-pots for urban container farming. Arka Mridula showed superior vegetative growth, including plant height (72.33 cm) and biochemical traits. Arka Rashmi exhibited the best reproductive performance, with early flowering (101 days after pruning) and maximum flowers (12.33). The findings suggest Arka Rashmi is suitable for container cultivation in urban horticulture.

Marthe L. Derkzen, Maitreyi Koduganti, Sheetal Patil, Parama Roy · · India (Bengaluru)

Bengaluru has transitioned from a "Garden City" to a "Global Technology Hub," resulting in food production being pushed out and productive lands converted to residential and commercial uses. This urbanization has led to rising land values, sharpening inequalities, and recurrent water insecurity. In response, new forms of urban farming, such as kitchen gardens and community farms, have emerged to mitigate space constraints and meet local food aspirations. This chapter will use participatory mapping, interviews, film, and photography to explore how Bengaluru residents from diverse backgrounds perceive food as cultural connections, community feelings, and environmental resilience.

Dinda Helma Saputry, Rossi Septy Wahyuni · Jurnal KomtekInfo · Indonesia

This study, conducted from May to July 2023 with 100 respondents, used the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine criteria and suitable tomato seed alternatives for urban farming. The AHP identified yield potential per hectare (0.231) as the highest priority criterion, followed by the number of viable fruit per plant (0.205). GBU tomatoes (0.418) were the most supported seed alternative, with Hibrid (0.417) and GM (0.164) as the second and third alternatives.