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Determinants of the commercialization of urban agricultural products in Bogotá: A case study of the Mhuysqa indigenous cabildo of Bosa
2024Diana Carolina Martínez Quiroga, Juan Carlos Barrientos Fuentes, Cristian Fernando Camargo Muñoz · Agronomía Colombiana · Colombia (Bogotá)
This research identified and analyzed determinants of urban agricultural product commercialization, using the Mhuysqa indigenous community of Bosa, Bogotá, as a case study. Data were collected through documentary research, garden observations, surveys of 33 gardeners, and interviews with four experts. Results show that urban agriculture in the cabildo is multifunctional, but the surplus available for sale is low, at less than 30%. Key determinants for commercialization include establishing and fulfilling objectives, supply volume/quality/frequency, technical production capacities, product presentation, collection/transport costs, payment methods, and having fixed buyers.
Economic viabilityEconomicsCommunityUrban farming for social benefit
2024S. Akbarnezhad Nesheli, Alenka Temeljotov Salaj · IFAC-PapersOnLine · Global
This study explores urban farming, examining stakeholders, challenges, typologies, methodologies, and societal impacts. It identifies three strategic orientations for urban farming products: Sustainable Food Production, Education and Social Commitment, and Urban Qualities. The research also scrutinizes innovative methods like hydroponics and diverse spatial configurations, highlighting the complex relationship between high-yield urban agriculture and its environmental and economic aspects.
CommunityFood educationEconomicsPolicyAtmospheric Intervention
2024Lauren Guilmette · · Global
This essay explores the concept of "atmospheric intervention" in the context of building a community garden. Prompted by a community leader's observation of an unresolved, haunted energy in the atmosphere, the author engages with theories of atmospheres and affective commons. The essay questions the ethics of intervening to steward such an atmosphere.
CommunityRevitalization of thematic villages through red ginger cultivation in Mulyorejo Village, Malang City
2024Sufiyanto 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.
CommunityEconomicsDIYCalidad de agua de huertos urbanos en Valdivia
2024Fernanda Olivares, John Clunes, Susana Valle, Dorota Dec · Agro Sur · Chile (Valdivia)
This study evaluated the quality of irrigation water in urban gardens in Valdivia, Chile, against Chilean standards NCh 1333 and NCh 409. Measured parameters included pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, and iron concentration. All urban gardens met the established standards, with the exception of the Collico garden, which showed an elevated iron concentration.
Contamination & food safetyHealthCommunityWellness Landscape Strategies
2024Phillip James Tabb, Lahra Tatriele · · Global
Chapter 6 presents specific physical design strategies at the landscape design scale for wellness planning, based on Halbert Dunn’s concept of high-level wellness. These strategies provide principles for human health, benefits to the natural environment, and implementation opportunities within the urban built environment. The chapter covers diverse applications from parks and greenspaces to healing gardens and edible landscapes, offering concrete approaches and design principles illustrated through precedents.
HealthBiodiversityCommunityOptimalisasi Lahan Sempit Sebagai Usaha Produktif Ibu Rumah Tangga Perumahan Wilis Indah Kelurahan Pojok Kota Kediri
2024Forijati Forijati · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara · Indonesia (Kediri)
This community service program in Wilis Indah housing area, Pojok Village, Kediri City, aimed to empower housewives through training and mentoring in optimizing narrow land for urban farming and hydroponics. The program resulted in increased understanding of land optimization, gardening skills, knowledge of agricultural technology, and confidence among housewives, leading to changes in family food consumption. It contributed to improving family economy and food security, and encouraged economic independence.
CommunityFood educationFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsUrban Agriculture and the Food–Energy–Water Nexus in Qatar and Drylands
2024Anna Grichting Solder · · Qatar
This chapter presents insights on urban agriculture and the food-water-energy-waste nexus in the Middle East and drylands, drawing from seven years of experience in teaching, research, and stakeholder engagement at Qatar University. The arid climate, scarcity of freshwater and fertile land, and the need to reduce non-renewable energy use necessitate designing circular, integrated systems for maximum resource efficiency. The Living Laboratory at Qatar University and urban agriculture plans developed with students, researchers, and communities illustrate these integrative and regenerative approaches for resilient landscapes in Qatar and the Gulf region.
Climate changeOrganic cycleFood educationCommunityPengembangan Urban Farming di Kota Surabaya dengan Inovasi Bisnis : Model BMC (Business Model Canvas)
2024Nuriah Yuliati, Eko Nurhadi, Dita Atasa, Stevi Putri Afdolvina Baik · Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Agribisnis · Indonesia (Surabaya)
This qualitative study analyzed urban farming business innovation in Surabaya, Indonesia, using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) model across five Women Farming Groups (KWT) and Farmer Groups (Poktan). Findings showed that KWT Guyub Rukun had the lowest revenue, while Poktan Serpis had the highest. The study concluded that low revenue was due to income solely from crop sales and having only one main partner, indicating a limitation in revenue streams for some groups.
Economic viabilityCommunityEconomicsUrban–rural linkageCultivating Virtue: Neo-Aristotelian Concepts in Public Space Development
2024Beata Sirowy, Kelvin Knight · The Geojournal library · Global
This chapter proposes Aristotelian concepts of eudaimonia (human well-being), virtues, and civic friendship as guiding principles for urban development, particularly in the design of urban public space. It argues that urban public space development should consider citizens' participative practices, rather than solely administratively conceived functions. Urban agriculture is presented as an example of a practice in urban public space that cultivates ethical virtues, sociality, and productive skills, contributing to the common good.
CommunityPolicyFood educationPromoting Green Transformations through Smart Engagement: An Assessment of 100 Citizen-Led Urban Greening Projects
2024Eleni Oikonomaki, Ilektra Papadaki, Christina Kakderi · Land · Global
This paper examined 100 citizen-led urban greening projects globally, categorizing them by greenery type, stakeholders, implementation mode, and smart technology use. Fully citizen-led initiatives often focused on urban farms and food growing, while scaling projects frequently received support from public authorities or NGOs. Websites and social media facilitated participation and knowledge sharing, but advanced digital technologies for real-time monitoring and evidence-based decision-making were rarely integrated.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justicePolicyDigital agricultureEffects of Organic Soil Amendments on Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria in Urban Agriculture Environments
2024Qingyue Zeng, Kevin Lam, Autumn Salcedo, Rohan V. Tikekar, Shirley A. Micallef, Ryan A. Blaustein · Journal of Food Protection · United States (Washington D.C.)
This study explored the impacts of biological soil amendments of animal origin (BSAAOs) on antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria in leafy vegetable production environments across seven urban farms and community gardens in the Washington D.C. area. Amended plots showed significantly higher concentrations of total heterotrophic bacteria than bulk soil, which was associated with reduced fractions of tetracycline-resistant bacteria and case-specific trends for reduced ampicillin-resistant bacteria and coliforms. Soil pH positively correlated with tetracycline-resistant bacteria in amended soils, suggesting pH-targeting management strategies could control related risks.
CommunityHealthOrganic cycleAgricultural City – its Formal Shape in the Light of Historic Theoretical Designs and Emerging Technologies
2024Marta Rudnicka-Bogusz · Civil And Environmental Engineering Reports · Global
This study presents three lesser-known theories of W. Czerny, L. Zimowski, and O. Hansen regarding the “agricultural city,” alongside theories by L. Migge and F.L. Wright. It focuses on the role of agriculture within the city framework and its implications for future urban built structures. Urban farming is positioned as a multifunctional tool contributing to food security, ecological sustainability, community resilience, and social cohesion within the concept of a regenerative city.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityClimate changePolicyPEMANFAATAN LAHAN TIDUR SEBAGAI LOKASI PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN DI JAKARTA SELATAN
2024Eurika Putri Andita, Renny Nurhasana, Chotib Chotib, Riska Rahma Arriani, Rizqita Oktorini, Safira Salsabila, Teungku Darwis, Dhaneswara N. Indrajoga, Dyah Nawang Ratnasari · MEDIA BINA ILMIAH · Indonesia (Jakarta)
This community engagement program in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta, aimed to assess and improve public knowledge of urban agriculture among mothers at TPA Ikhlasul Makhfudz Women's School. Activities included planting assistance, training, and educational seminars on urban farming benefits, plant types, and composting. The program demonstrated benefits for daily life, such as improved nutrition, community cohesion, relaxation, and enhanced use of idle land.
CommunityFood educationCompostHealthPregerminative treatments of uspí (Couepia polyandra Kunth): a fruit tree to grow in school gardens
2024José Libio Álvarez-Arellano, Martha Isela Baños-Dorantes, Erika Guadalupe Ceballos Falcón, Ana Laura Luna Jiménez, Román Jiménez-Vera, Nicolás González Cortés · Journal of Agricultural Sciences Research (2764-0973) · Global
Pregerminative treatments of uspi (Couepia polyandra Kunth) seeds were evaluated at the nursery of the Multidisciplinary Academic Division of Los Ros to produce seedlings for school green areas. No significant difference was found among five treatments (unhydrated seeds and seeds hydrated for 24 hours with biozyme or whey), each with 50 seeds. The highest germination percentage was 63%, with seedlings reaching 7.5 cm in height, 6.2 cm in main root length, 15.94 secondary roots, and three leaves.
Food educationDIYCommunityEntre juegos, aprendizaje y pantallas: Estudio de caso en infantes de Jardines comunitarios, Argentina.
2024Stella Maris Moreira, Diego Tomas Araujo Poume, A Milagros Ferreyra · Episteme Revista de Estudios Socioterritoriales · Argentina
This research, initiated by an NGO managing community gardens in Lomas de Zamora, Argentina, investigated parents' social representations of play and screen use among young children. A situational diagnosis was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, analyzing reports from 59 interviews and over 95 surveys with parents and/or guardians. The study aimed to understand the impact of screens, particularly cell phones, on children's play.
CommunityFood educationUrban Agriculture and Green Urban Planning
2024Janmejoy Gupta · · Global
This study discusses the role of urban agriculture in urban greening and sustainability. Examining the Rajendranagar Mandal peri-urban area in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, through a primary survey, it was found that neither the local government nor the majority of building occupants were encouraging any kind of urban agriculture in unused land along road medians or water bodies.
PolicyClimate changeUrban–rural linkageCommunityReasons for choice of Owerri Town. What an urban-farming community looks like. How one lives in it. What the women do in it.
2024Sylvia Leith-Ross · · Nigeria
This text describes Owerri Town, Nigeria, as a native community in a transition stage, simultaneously urban and agricultural. The author initially chose Owerri for convenience but later recognized its unique character compared to other towns like Aba. The town maintained contact with the outside world and government, while retaining its own distinct life. The author observed the town's life at various times throughout the year.
CommunityUrban–rural linkageEconomicsPENGELOLAAN KOMUNIKASI KELOMPOK WANITA TANI CEMPAKA SEBAGAI STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN KETAHANAN PANGAN DAN PEREKONOMIAN KELUARGA
2024Amalliah, Flora Meliana Sihaan · Jurnal Sekretari Universitas Pamulang · Indonesia
In Indonesia, this study analyzed the role of communication management in the Cempaka Women Farmers' Group as a strategy to improve food security and family economy through urban farming programs. A descriptive qualitative research method was used, conducting field research through direct observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicated a need for mentoring, which can be achieved through business management training to maximize the economic value of harvests and processed products, utilizing web-based applications for recording members, harvests, and sales, and digital marketing communication to promote the group and build brand awareness for their products.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsWelfareTesting an Urban Green Space Impression Evaluation Scale for Urban Rooftop Gardens
2024Hayato IIDA, Yasushi Kyutoku, Wakana KUDO, Yoshiki HARADA · Transactions of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Japan (Tokyo)
This study investigated whether the UGS (Urban Green Space Scale), an impression evaluation scale for Tokyo's urban green spaces, could assess impressions of two urban rooftop gardens with flat versus stepped spatial configurations. Based on an online questionnaire (N=670), confirmatory factor analyses indicated a poor or unacceptable fit of urban rooftop gardens to the UGS. Exploratory factor analyses yielded different factor structures, suggesting that new scales are required for evaluating impressions of urban rooftop gardens.
Methodological critiqueHealthCommunityDISEMINASI 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 agriculture“It's about how you use your privilege”: Privilege, Power, and Social (In)justice in Berlin's Community Food Spaces
2024Ophélie Véron · Antipode · Germany (Berlin)
This paper, based on activist ethnography in Berlin's community gardens, people's kitchens, and co-operative projects, explores how community food spaces reproduce, exacerbate, or dismantle power relations and socio-environmental injustices. It systematically examines exclusion and inclusion dynamics, arguing that diversity alone is not a sufficient indicator of social equity and can overshadow forms of injustice. The study exposes the complex, dual nature of Berlin's food activist landscape, where privilege and power contribute to social inequities.
Equity & displacementCommunityPolicyFood sovereignty & justiceIrrigated urban agriculture: a mixture of farming scales, water flows and actors in Nairobi, Kenya
2024Arcadius Martinien Agassin Ahogle, Sammy Letema · Water International · Kenya (Nairobi)
This article examines the dynamics of irrigated urban agriculture (IUA) and its socio-technical arrangements in the Nairobi catchment, Kenya. The research identified five principal forms of IUA, differentiated by land size, water sources, technicality, actors, and market orientation. A critical finding is that city services do not provide hydraulic infrastructure or agricultural extension for IUA, and state agencies do not account for IUA practices, indicating a lack of governance support.
Governance failurePolicyEconomicsCommunityAssessing the Impact of Community Green Spaces on Social Cohesion and Public Health In Jos Metropolis During Covid-19.
2024James Demenongu Demshakwa, Y.C. Professor Sati, Professor Erekpitan E. Ola-Adisa · International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science · Nigeria
This study investigated the impact of community green spaces on social cohesion and public health in Tudun Wada and Vanderpuye areas of Jos metropolis, Nigeria, during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey of 400 participants using structured questionnaires and quantitative analysis found that community green spaces significantly enhance social cohesion and positively influence public health by reducing stress and promoting physical activity. The null hypotheses of no significant impact were rejected.
CommunityHealthBenefits of Non-Commercial Urban Agricultural Practices—A Systematic Literature Review
2024Ouiam Fatiha Boukharta, Iona Yuelu Huang, Laura H. Vickers, Luis Manuel Navas-Gracia, Leticia Chico-Santamarta · Agronomy · Global
This systematic literature review investigated the benefits of non-commercial urban agriculture (NCUA) forms and their contribution to food production. It collected 1355 articles from qualified search engines, ultimately analyzing 40 articles. The findings indicate that implementing NCUA practices yields multifaceted social, economic, and environmental benefits, including improving people's health, reducing food expenditure, and creating sustainable cities. The review also noted that awareness of urban agriculture and the recognition of its benefits differ between developed and developing countries.
HealthEconomicsCommunityClimate changeFood sovereignty & justice