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Go Green: Memberdayakan Masyarakat Rawa Buntu Serpong Dengan Menanam Sayuran dan Rempah-rempah
2024Eko Sudarmanto, Triana Zuhrotun Aulia, Indra Gunawan Siregar, Lena Erdawati, Isrok Isrok, M Wahid Saputra, Yuana Fasya Purnamasari · Solusi Bersama · Indonesia
The "Go Green" program, part of Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang's community service, aimed to address environmental issues and strengthen food security in Rawa Buntu, Indonesia. It promoted gardening in home yards and vacant land, encouraging community participation in cultivating vegetables and herbs. The program concluded that community involvement in gardening positively impacts the environment, strengthens the local economy, and fosters more sustainable food security.
CommunityFood educationEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceOptimasi Program Urban Farming untuk Mengatasi Kerawanan Pangan di Daerah Perkotaan
2024Aulia Adetya · Policy Brief Pertanian Kelautan dan Biosains Tropika · Indonesia
This policy brief discusses urban farming as a strategy to address food insecurity in Indonesian urban areas, which face weakened local food availability and high reliance on external supplies. Urban farming, encompassing integrated farming or agriculture, has been widely adopted across Indonesian cities with diverse objectives. The brief highlights urban farming's potential to strengthen urban food security and emphasizes the need for supportive policies, including limited land use, citizen training, and assessing the impact of such training.
Food sovereignty & justicePolicyFood educationWelfarePemberdayaan Kelompok Wanita Tani Cendawan 31 Melalui Peningkatan Produksi Sayuran Dan Pendapatan Di Kota Pangkalpinang
2024Eni Karsiningsih, Andini Meisya Sriwijayani Suwardih, Dinda Aulia, Santia Santia, Sulthon A’uliya Alfarissi, Gita Ardianta, Aprilianti Wulandari, Annisa Miswarni Lubis, Dodi Irwandi, Muhammad Ferghio Jovanka · MESTAKA Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia (Pangkalpinang)
This empowerment program in Pangkalpinang City, Indonesia, aimed to increase vegetable production and income for the Cendawan 31 Women Farmers Group (KWT). The program addressed obstacles such as non-commercial orientation, simple management, low member motivation, unplanned production, limited price information, and inefficient marketing. Using active participatory methods, mentoring, and counseling, the program successfully improved the group's creativity, innovation in vegetable planting, and vegetable production, enabling them to arrange planting schedules and select appropriate plant types.
CommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceDIYFood educationUrban Farming, Planning and Environmental Jurisprudence in Delhi
2024Anubhav Pradhan · South Asia Research · India
This article analyzes the recalibration of justice for agrarian communities along the Yamuna in Delhi. Following a 2015 ban on edible crop farming by India's apex environmental court, the Delhi Development Authority has conducted multiple demolition drives for nearly a decade to evict farmers and clear land for redevelopment. The ongoing contentions involving farmers, planning agencies, and the judiciary in this region are symptomatic of the erosion of social justice in urbanizing India.
Governance failurePolicyCommunityUrban–rural linkageFood sovereignty & justiceUtilization 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 agricultureINOVASI PEMERINTAH DAERAH KOTA TANGERANG DALAM PENINGKATAN KETAHANAN PANGAN (STUDI KASUS PADA DINAS KETAHANAN PANGAN KOTA TANGERANG)
2024Nurmiftah Fauzi, Titi Stiawati, Arenawati Arenawati · Kebijakan Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi · Indonesia (Tangerang)
The Tangerang City Food Security Agency implemented a 1000-plant hydroponic assistance program as part of an urban farming initiative to strengthen food security. This qualitative phenomenological study used Rogers' innovation attributes theory to evaluate the program's relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability. Results indicated the program provided economic benefits and spiritual satisfaction, and was compatible with existing values and food needs, but found room for improvement in the complexity aspect.
PolicyFood sovereignty & justiceCommunityInvestigating residents’ willingness to participate in urban edible landscaping: Perspectives from China
2023Yansha Xiao, Chun-Chen Chou, Kenji Doi, Kento Yoh · Eco Cities · China (Hefei)
This study investigated residents' willingness to participate in urban edible landscaping in Hefei, China, using an extended Theory of Planned Behavior model and an online questionnaire survey. Findings indicate that participation intention is influenced by perceived benefits and costs, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norms. Multi-group analyses also revealed moderating effects of past behavior, age, and gender.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justicePolicySupporting food security through urban home gardening, Rancasari Sub-district, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia
2023Indri Wulandari, Teguh Husodo, Dede Mulyanto, Oekan S. Abdoellah, CIKA ASTI AMALIA, SHOFI SITI FARHANIAH · Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity · Indonesia (Bandung City)
This quantitative study investigated urban home gardening's role in food security in Rancasari Sub-district, Bandung City, Indonesia, sampling housing over 20 years old in Manjahlega and Mekarjaya Villages. The findings revealed that ornamental plants dominate home gardens in the area, with residents prioritizing aesthetic value over food, medicine, or spice production. Consequently, home gardening has not been fully effective in supporting urban farming and food security in Rancasari Sub-district due to the prevalence of ornamental plant selection.
DIYFood sovereignty & justiceUrban–rural linkageAnalisis Penggunaan Lahan Budidaya Ikan di Kawasan Minapolitan Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat
2023Ugeng Wijanarko, Baba Barus, Fredinan Yulianda · Jurnal Tataloka · Indonesia (Bogor)
The Minapolitan region of Bogor Regency, Indonesia (Ciseeng, Parung, Gunung Sindur, and Kemang districts), contributes to national fish production and the local economy but faces land use pressure from Jakarta's development and increasing demand for residential areas. This study analyzed efficient fish farming land use in line with the 2016-2036 Bogor Regency Spatial Plan (RTRW). The optimal land use scenario for 2028 involves moderate implementation of RTRW regulations, prioritizing residential use in urban areas while still permitting fish farming land, which allows fish farmers adjustment time for technology transfer if they continue aquaculture activities in residential areas.
Urban–rural linkagePolicyEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceImplications of urban farming on urban resilience in Indonesia: Systematic literature review and research identification
2023Abdillah Abdillah, Ida Widianingsih, Rd Ahmad Buchari, Heru Nurasa · Cogent Food & Agriculture · Indonesia
A systematic literature review on urban farming in Indonesia identified its trend in achieving urban resilience as a response to urban food security issues and an economic boost during the COVID-19 crisis. While urban farming is suggested to promote urban resilience in Indonesia, it has several weaknesses in the urban resilience design due to problems with production, food security, and land scarcity in urban areas.
Limited or null effectFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsClimate changePolicySistem Hidroganik pada Kelompok Wanita Tani guna Meningkatkan Hasil Panen dan Menunjang Ketahanan Pangan di Kawasan Perumahan
2023Lian Agustina Setiyaningsih, Sri Widayati, Laksni Sedyowati, Muhammad Alwi Risqillah, Sufiyanto, Diyah Sukanti Cahyaningsih · I-Com Indonesian Community Journal · Indonesia
This community service project in Malang City, Indonesia, aimed to increase harvests for the Cemara Hijau women farmers' group and support food security in urban housing areas. The project implemented a hydroganic system and provided training to improve harvest effectiveness. The results indicate the potential for expanding the hydroganic movement to involve more residents and address contemporary food security challenges.
DIYCommunityFood sovereignty & justicePlant What You Eat: Politik Keseharian Komunitas Urban Farming Makassar dalam Merespon Permasalahan Global Terkait Krisis Pangan
2023Aswin Baharuddin, Rahmatia Rahmatia, Julia Hardianti Rusmin, Femi Nur Islami · Hasanuddin Journal of International Affairs · Indonesia (Makassar)
This study analyzes the "Plant What You Eat" concept implemented by the Makassar Gardening Community in Makassar, Indonesia, in response to the global food crisis and decreasing agricultural land. Using a Daily Politics approach, the study found that the community's daily politics involved forming collective action, encouraging public political participation, and building local, national, and international networks to promote urban farming.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityUrban–rural linkagePolicyBetween food fulfillment and income: Can urban agriculture contribute to both?
2023Oekan S. Abdoellah, Yusep Suparman, Kinanti Indah Safitri, Akhmad Zainal Mubarak, Mira Milani, Margareth, L. T. Abhinav Surya · Geography and sustainability · Indonesia (Bandung)
A study in Bandung, Indonesia, surveyed 321 households to assess urban agriculture's contribution to household food fulfillment and income. The findings showed an insignificant 9% contribution to food fulfillment and a 41.5% contribution to income. This limited impact was attributed to metropolitan complexities, including restricted land access and increasing commercialization.
Limited or null effectFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsPolicyCommunityModel Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Konsep Usaha Tani Perkotaan
2023Muhammad Iqbal Usman, Muhammad Hasan, Citra Ayni Kamaruddin, Nunu Nurdiana, Nur Jannah Nurjannah · Societas Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Sosial · Indonesia (Makassar)
This qualitative study examined the community empowerment model through urban farming in the Orchid Women Farmer Group (KWT) in Bara-Barayya Village, Makassar City, Indonesia. Using the CIPOO model approach, the study found that while some aspects of the empowerment model were not fully met, the overall empowerment results in urban farming at the Orchid KWT were effective. This led to increased resource utilization and community harmony among participants.
CommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceWelfarePerencanaan 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 agricultureAssessing urban dwellers' knowledge of terrace gardening in Telangana state
2023G Charan Tej, P. Lakshmi, B. Savitha, A. Meena · International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development · India (Telangana)
A survey was conducted in Telangana state, India (Hyderabad, Warangal, and Karimnagar) to assess urban dwellers' knowledge of terrace gardening. Among 120 respondents, 52.50% showed a high level of knowledge, but gaps were identified regarding terrace gardening layout (54.17% unaware), crop rotation benefits (53.33% unfamiliar), seedling trays (52.50% lacked knowledge), drainage hole uses (50.83% unaware), and protecting plants from harsh weather (47.50% lacked understanding).
DIYHealthBiodiversityFood sovereignty & justiceOptimalisasi Urban Farming Menggunakan Botol Bekas Sebagai Strategi Peningkatan Ketahanan Pangan Di Kecamatan Cipayung, Jakarta Timur
2023Ester Juliana Sitohang, Ayu Putri Ana, M Reza Alfikri, Dwi Retno Mulyanti, Indah Grasulina Sitohang · Nawadeepa Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Jakarta)
A community service program implemented in Lubang Buaya Village, Cipayung District, East Jakarta, in 2023 aimed to promote urban farming using used bottles to strengthen local food security. The program successfully improved participants' knowledge, skills, and insights in hydroponic plant cultivation, stimulated household-scale business development, and contributed to environmental improvement.
DIYFood sovereignty & justiceCommunityURBAN FARMING: CONCEPT AND PROSPECTS IN RELATION TO INDIAN AGRICULTURE AND ARCHITECTURE
2023Susmita Das, Teesha Majumder · · India
This article discusses the concept of "Agritecture" as a potential solution to address food security challenges in urban areas amidst increasing urbanization and declining agricultural land in India. It explores the interactions between agriculture and architecture to support urban necessities and ecosystems. The study suggests exploiting the opportunity in developing physical structures for agricultural output to accelerate urban and rural growth.
Food sovereignty & justiceUrban–rural linkageEconomicsPENDAMPINGAN KOMUNITAS PETANI "URBAN FARMING" DI KELURAHAN BUKIT SANGKAL KALIDONI KOTA PALEMBANG
2023Sumaina Duku · Al-Basyar Jurnal Pengembangan Masyarakat Islam · Indonesia (Palembang)
This community assistance program in Bukit Sangkal village, Kalidoni district, Palembang City, aimed to map potential vacant lands for urban farming and suitable commodities for cultivation. The program found that while urban farming has been implemented as a poverty alleviation method in Bukit Sangkal, the utilization of vacant land remains suboptimal, with many residents still disposing of waste indiscriminately. Continued involvement from various parties is needed to provide information and extension services on urban farming and innovation adoption.
CommunityEconomicsWelfareFood sovereignty & justicePRAGMATIC ARCHITECTURE IN SETIABUDI VERTICAL HOUSING DESIGN IN SOUTH JAKARTA, BASED ON URBAN FARMING
2023A Ryan, Karya Widyawati, Fery Mulya Pratama · Lakar Jurnal Arsitektur · Indonesia (Jakarta)
In DKI Jakarta, Indonesia, a population of 10.64 million in 2021, increasing by 0.38% since 2021, has led to limited residential land. The DKI Jakarta government promotes vertical housing as a solution to this issue. This vertical housing development incorporates urban farming concepts to maintain food security and foster economic and social values within the province.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityPolicySTRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN DI KECAMATAN BANJARSARI KOTA SURAKARTA
2023Nurita Miftakhul Janah, Erlyna Wida Riptanti, Wiwit Rahayu · Sebatik · Indonesia (Surakarta)
In Banjarsari District, Surakarta City, 35 farmer groups practice urban agriculture, but only 9 of them are active. This study was conducted to identify internal and external factors and determine alternative and priority development strategies. Results from IFE, EFE, IE, SWOT, and QSPM matrix analyses showed that the main strength was innovation in various processed products, while the main weakness was a lack of courage to take risks. The prioritized urban agriculture development strategy identified was marketing products online through marketplaces and social media.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsCultivating an Alternative Subjectivity Beyond Neoliberalism: Community Gardens in Urban China
2023Xin Mai, Yueli Xu, Yungang Liu · Annals of the American Association of Geographers · China (Shanghai)
This study investigated the emergence and development of two flagship community garden cases in Shanghai, China, initiated in 2016. Observations revealed that a nonprofit organization, not local citizens or municipal government, proactively advanced community garden production and participation. The community garden phenomenon was found to reify an alternative subjectivity, emphasizing social organizations as a state "flanking mechanism" for extraeconomic urban governance objectives.
Governance failureCommunityPolicyFood sovereignty & justiceUrban farming for the community in Arga Jaya Housing, Kalinegoro, Magelang Regency
2023Sumarno Adi Subrata, Hamisa Juniar Latesa, Salma Inas Rafida, Muhammad Wildan Alfarisi, Fitri Fitri, Citra Delima Sakinadya · Community Empowerment · Indonesia
An urban farming program was implemented in Kalinegoro Village RW III, Magelang Regency, Indonesia, with the PKK team and housing residents. The program aimed to address potential food shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic. Participants showed enthusiasm, leading to the creation of a park incorporating urban farming practices. The initiative is expected to serve as a solution for food security during the pandemic.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceWelfareFood Security of Urban Agricultural Households in the Area of North Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
2023Oekan S. Abdoellah, Yusep Suparman, Kinanti Indah Safitri, Rahma Maulia Fadli Basagevan, Nafa Destri Fianti, Indri Wulandari, Teguh Husodo · Sustainability · Indonesia (Bandung)
This study investigated the food security of urban agricultural households (subsistence, semi-commercial, and commercial) in North Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. A study of 321 households found that the average calorie adequacy for all urban agriculture types was 84.53%, and 53.89% of respondents were categorized as food-vulnerable, indicating low household food security.
Limited or null effectFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsHealthPeningkatan kemandirian dan ketahanan pangan masyarakat perempuan melalui urban gardening Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) “Ijo Royo-Royo” Tambakaji Ngaliyan Kota Semarang
2023Siti Hasanah, Mustika Widowati, Sri Hardiningsih, Vita Arumsari · KACANEGARA Jurnal Pengabdian pada Masyarakat · Indonesia (Semarang)
This community service project targeted women in the "Ijo Royo-Royo" Women Farmers Group in Tambakaji, Semarang City, Indonesia, addressing their limited experience in utilizing narrow home yards for planting and lack of skills in waste management. The project provided assistance in creating urban gardens for daily food independence, managing plastic waste for vertical planting, and processing vegetable and fruit waste into healthy drinks and organic fertilizer. The aim was to increase the economic value and benefits of urban backyard farming.
DIYCompostFood educationWelfareCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justice