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Optimalisasi Pemanfaatan Ecoenzym dalam Budidaya Hortikultura Urban Farming Untuk Mendukung Ketahanan Pangan Keluarga pada KWT Kota Pala Desa Dauh Peken Tabanan
2026Pratiwi Pratiwi, Pradnya Dewi, Ananda Wiguna, Wahyu Utami, Sintya Dewi, Pasaribu Pasaribu, Galih Cahayaningsih · Cakrawala Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Global · Indonesia
A community service program in May 2026 involved 20 members of the Kota Pala Women Farmers Group in Dauh Peken Village, Tabanan Regency, Indonesia. The program aimed to improve their capacity to utilize eco-enzyme in horticultural cultivation, as previous utilization was suboptimal due to limited knowledge. Participants' knowledge of eco-enzyme use increased from 52.50% to 88.00%, and application skills improved from 41.30% to 86.50%, with a 90.00% technology adoption success rate on 60 demonstration plants.
CommunityDIYOrganic cycleFood educationPemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Inovasi Produk Cocopeat Sebagai Media Tanam Unggul Untuk Urban Farming Dalam Peningkatan Perekonomian Kabupaten Mamuju
2026Srifatmawati Ahmad, Sudarman Sudarman, Ridwan Ridwan · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Tjut Nyak Dhien · Indonesia
In Sumare Village, Mamuju Regency, Indonesia, a community program was implemented to support farmer groups relying on traditional methods and facing high fertilizer costs and scarce seeds. The program aims to create new household and urban farming business units based on cocopeat, fostering additional income, informal employment, and strengthening food security. A coconut husk grinding machine for cocopeat production and a multifunctional grass chopper were introduced, contributing to environmental pollution reduction and providing an alternative growing medium.
DIYCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceTECHNICAL GUIDANCE HOUSEHOLD ORGANIC WASTE FERTILIZER PRODUCTION TO SUPPORT URBAN FARMING ON ANTHROPOGENIC LAND FOR THE DASAWISMA GROUPS
2026La Ode Rustam, Darwis Darwis, Rian Arini, Abdi Abdi · Mitra Mahajana Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia (Kendari City)
An Internal Community Partnership Program in Mandonga Village, Kendari City, Indonesia, provided technical guidance to the Gunung Sakura and Bunga Sakura Dasawisma Groups on converting household waste into organic fertilizer for urban farming on degraded land. The program achieved an 80% outcome attainment rate, with participants reaching 100% comprehension in identifying organic waste components and acquiring skills to produce solid organic fertilizer within 14-21 days. This fertilizer aims to restore soil fertility and support urban farming sustainability.
CompostDIYCommunityOrganic cycleSoil Fertility Management Training for Urban Women Farmers Using PUTK and PUPO: A Participatory Rural Appraisal Approach in KWT Roay Lestari, Indonesia
2026Anita Dwy Fitria, Dwi Wijayanti, Kusuma Agdhi Rahwana, Missi Hikmatyar · ABDIMAS Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia
This community service program in KWT Roay Lestari, Indonesia, aimed to improve soil fertility management skills among urban women farmers using simple soil and fertilizer testing tools. A Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach was applied, involving active farmer participation in training and field practice. Pre- and post-training questionnaires showed an increase in participants’ knowledge by over 80% and an initial-final knowledge increase of over 50%. Soil analysis revealed moderately fertile soil with slightly acidic pH, moderate phosphorus, low potassium, and low organic matter, leading to recommendations for the application of 20–25 tons/ha of manure, 20 ml/L of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, and 3 tons/ha of lime. The program effectively enhanced farmers’ capacity to independently manage soil fertility in urban farming systems.
DIYFood educationCommunityOrganic cyclePreliminary Evaluation of the Morphophysiological Performance of Three Indonesian Garlic Varieties under Urban Lowland Conditions
2026Erna Siaga, Benyamin Lakitan, Fitra Fadhilah Rizar, Susilawati · Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology) · Indonesia
This study evaluated the growth of three Indonesian garlic varieties (Lumbu Sembalun, Lumbu Kuning, Lumbu Hijau) intercropped with yard-long beans as a living shade crop at Sriwijaya University's Greenhouse from July to November 2025. Lumbu Hijau and Lumbu Kuning showed superior growth characteristics, including higher germination and more vigorous early vegetative growth, compared to Lumbu Sembalun. Specifically, Lumbu Hijau exhibited significantly greater shoot length, leaf number, relative chlorophyll content, bulb diameter, and total fresh biomass four weeks after planting.
DIYClimate changeFood sovereignty & justicePEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI BUDIDAYA IKAN DALAM GALON SEBAGAI SOLUSI KETAHANAN PANGAN DI DESA CISALAM, KECAMATAN BAROS, KABUPATEN SERANG
2026Rini Yanuarti, Muhammad Niswan, Rizka Fasliana, Sindi Abeliana, Suci Sri Rachmawati · Journal of Maritime Empowerment · Indonesia (Serang)
A community empowerment program in Cisalam Village, Serang Regency, Indonesia, provided knowledge and education on fish cultivation in gallons (BUDIGALON) and water spinach planting. This initiative aimed to address food shortages and promote healthy living due to the community's reliance on rain-fed rice fields. An evaluation showed that participants' knowledge and understanding of these practices increased by an average of 63%.
DIYFood sovereignty & justiceCommunityFood educationUrban farming through Student READY in ICAR-SAU System for comprehensive food security
2026V.Rajendra Prasad, D.Chinnama Naidu, M.Suresh Kumar · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · India
This abstract proposes integrating urban farming into the Student READY program within the ICAR-SAU System in India to enhance food and nutritional security. It suggests introducing urban farming into the program's five components, including Experiential Learning and Hands-on training. Proposed activities for undergraduate students include aquaponics, rooftop farms, and growing specialty crops, while methodologies involve utilizing underutilized spaces, creating care farms, and establishing community gardens.
Food educationFood sovereignty & justiceClimate changeDIYWelfareMenjaga Keindahan Lingkungan dengan Kampung Asri sebagai Model Pemberdayaan Lingkungan
2026Natasya Ainul, Cynthia Eka Violita, Fitri Mas'ula, M. Zidnal Falach, Naili Fatimatuz Zahroh, Rojhaniyatul Islamiyah, Muhammad Ainur Vemas, Jihan Salsabila Maulidil Rohma, M Haudu Ulumudin R, Yayang Niken Almaneha, Azhari Ramadhan, Hilmi Ubaidillah, Maulidatul Qomaria, M Dafa Abiyyu Syafiq, Mu'afi Muslekh, Rangga Dwi C, Ayutah Ryanda Maghfiroh · Nusantara Community Empowerment Review · Indonesia
The "Beautiful Village" program in Sidokepung Village is an environmental empowerment initiative focused on utilizing vacant land and used materials to create a beautiful and productive environment. This program involves active community participation in landscaping, using used bottles and gallon jugs as planting media, and planting ornamental and edible crops like basil, bok choy, and eggplant. Implementation results showed improved environmental aesthetics, availability of household-scale food sources, and increased community awareness of cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
CommunityDIYFood educationPenguatan Literasi Lingkungan Berbasis Urban Farming untuk Mendukung Implementasi Sekolah Adiwiyata di SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang
2026Husamah Husamah, Abdulkadir Rahardjanto, Atok Miftachul Hudha · Jurnal SOLMA · Indonesia (Malang)
This community service activity at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang aimed to strengthen environmental literacy through urban farming to support Adiwiyata school implementation. Interventions included governance strengthening, teacher training, and urban farming practices (vertical culture, simple NFT hydroponics, mini composters). Pre-post test results for 18 teachers showed environmental literacy scores increased from "Poor" (Mean=58.42±3.20) to "Good" (Mean=82.22±2.32), with 38.89% achieving "Very Good." Additionally, school PBLHS monitoring indicated that 90% of teachers integrated environmental education into the curriculum and applied it in lesson plans.
Food educationDIYCommunityPelatihan Pembuatan Ecobrick Dalam Mendukung Urban Farming Berkelanjutan Pada KWT Rezeki Bersama
2026Yurike Yurike, Urip Santoso, Reflis Reflis, Elsa Lolita Putri · Jurnal Altifani Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia
An ecobrick manufacturing training program was conducted for the Women Farmers Group "KWT Rezeki Bersama" in Beringin Raya Village, Bengkulu City, Indonesia, to address high volumes of household plastic waste and limited growing media in urban farming. The program aimed to equip KWT members with skills to process plastic waste into functional and environmentally friendly growing media. Activities included outreach, Q&A discussions, and practical ecobrick making.
DIYCommunityFood educationOrganic cyclePengembangan Konten Edukasi Hidroponik Kit sebagai Media Literasi Urban Farming pada Platform Media Sosial Instagram
2026Wina Larasati Putri Ariyanto, Nabila Khairunnisha, Silvi Desianti, Sadiya Mirza Wiyoga, Ika Sari Tondang · Jurnal Riset Multidisiplin Agrisosco · Indonesia
The development of hydroponic kit educational content as an urban farming literacy medium on the Instagram platform @infarm.id was described at CV Wira Jaya Nusantara (Infarm) in Indonesia from February to June 2026. Using descriptive quantitative methods with secondary data from Instagram Insights, the content reached a wide audience and received positive responses from Instagram users. The best-performing content in March recorded 33,498 views, a reach of 22,346 accounts, and an engagement rate of 5.27%, suggesting Instagram is effective for urban farming literacy.
Food educationDigital agricultureDIYRANCANG BANGUN SISTEM MONITORING DAN KONTROL PADA AKUAPONIK BERBASIS INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
2026Alrifky Alif Fadla, Muhammad Muhammad, Dedi Fariadi, Ezwarsyah Ezwarsyah, Misbahul Jannah · Transmisi: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik Elektro · Indonesia
This research designed and built an Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring and control system for aquaponics to automatically monitor environmental parameters like water temperature, pH, and turbidity using sensors. Testing showed the system could monitor water turbidity (0.86-12.93 NTU), pH (7.38-6.68), and temperature (26.31-27.69 °C) via LCD and Blynk software. It also automated fish feeding at specific times with an average of 21.5 grams per second.
Digital agricultureDIYUrban–rural linkagePemanfaatan Lahan Perkotaan untuk Memaksimalkan Lahan Perkotaan yang Terbatas Bersama Ibu-Ibu PKK
2026Dimas Aditiya, Lili Dasa Putri, Solfema Solfema · Edukasi Elita Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan · Indonesia
This literature review examines hydroponics as a solution to urban agricultural land shrinkage, citing a drastic reduction in rice fields in Sukawati District, Bali, from 497.24 Ha in 1985 to 211.42 Ha in 2016. It focuses on hydroponic training for housewives, which led to the establishment of a communal hydroponic garden and individual plans for independent hydroponic cultivation, demonstrating its success in improving food security.
DIYCommunityFood educationWelfarePelatihan Urban Farming Sebagai Solusi Ruang Terbuka Hijau di Kampung Nagrek Desa Sampora Tangerang Dengan Support Digital Platform Artemis
2026Riana Magdalena Silitonga, Stefani Prima Dias Kristiana, Ronald Sukwadi · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Charitas · Indonesia (Tangerang)
In Nagrek Village, Tangerang, Indonesia, an urban farming program was implemented to address the lack of green open space and engage non-productive housewives. The program, utilizing conventional and hydroponic systems, involved five stages: preparation, outreach, training, mentoring, and evaluation, with results recorded on the Artemis digital platform. The urban farming training led to Nagrek Village appearing more beautiful, and many non-participant residents expressed interest in adopting urban farming in their own homes.
DIYCommunityFood educationDigital agricultureImplementasi Urban Farming Berbasis Energi Terbarukan Menggunakan Sistem Hidroponik di BUMG Pelita Jaya Gampong Barabung
2026Riski Arifin, T. Arriessa Sukhairi, Arief Gunawan, Syaubari, Rika Sri Utami, Nur Irhamni Sabrina, Okpri Meila, Dhea Nur Fadhilah · Jurnal Pengabdian Sains dan Rekayasa. · Indonesia
This activity designed, built, and implemented a solar-based hydroponic system in Gampong Barabung, Aceh Besar Regency, Indonesia, to introduce sustainable plant cultivation. An NFT hydroponic system with 120 planting holes was successfully integrated with a 150 Wp solar panel to power the nutrient circulation pump. The system operated well for vegetable cultivation, demonstrating the potential of integrating hydroponic technology and solar energy for efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural practices at the village level.
DIYCommunityPeri-urban agricultureClimate changeProgram Pembangunan TEBA (Tempat Sampah Organik) sebagai Upaya Pengurangan Sampah Rumah Tangga di Kelurahan Untia
2026Sri Khaerani Rahman, Restu Januarty Hamid, Idris Syahril, Marini Ambo Wellang · Abdimas Langkanae · Indonesia
This article discusses the TEBA (Organic Waste Bin) development program in Untia Village, Indonesia, aimed at reducing household organic waste. The program involved building 6 TEBA units, training residents in organic waste management, and assisting them in composting for productive activities like urban farming. Results showed increased community awareness in sorting organic waste, reduced waste volume sent to landfills, and the formation of a sustainable community-based waste management system.
CompostOrganic cycleCommunityDIY'Quiet' green community innovations at the interface of public and private ownership in an old neighbourhood in Zhengzhou, China
2025· Geo: Geography and Environment · China (Zhengzhou)
Analyzes 'quiet' green community innovations—resident greening and gardening at the interface of public and private ownership—in an old neighbourhood of Zhengzhou, China.
CommunityDIYPortable Minapadi Model and Its Performance for Urban Farming
2025Baskoro Tri Julianto, Budi Indra Setiawan, Satyanto Krido Saptomo, Liyantono Liyantono · Jurnal Keteknikan Pertanian · Indonesia
This study in Indonesia developed and tested a portable Minapadi (paddy and fish) culture model for urban farming over one season (99 days). The model, using automatic irrigation without electricity, showed an irrigation water consumption of 738 mm with 54% efficiency. It achieved land productivity of 3.62 tons/ha for rice and water productivity of 0.96 kg/m³, with a fish survival rate of 85% and total production of 3.34 kg. The model generated a total revenue of IDR44,044.76/m³.
DIYEconomicsUrban–rural linkageProgram 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 educationCommunityWelfareEconomicsCompostDIYPerilaku Konsumen Dalam Mengadopsi Limbah Ternak Untuk Pertanian Rumah Tangga Berbasis Urban Farming: Studi Pada Pemanfaatan Pupuk Organik Di Wilayah Perkotaan
2025I Putu Gede Didik Widiarta, Dinar Anindyasari, Taufan Purwokusumaning Daru · Jurnal Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis · Indonesia (Bontang City)
This quantitative study surveyed 220 urban farming respondents in Bontang City, Indonesia, to analyze consumer behavior in adopting livestock waste as organic fertilizer for household agriculture. While knowledge (β=0.58; p<0.01) and environmental impact perception (β=0.47; p<0.05) significantly influenced adoption, major barriers included negative perceptions of livestock waste odor (62%) and limited access to processing technology (45%). These findings highlight significant challenges to the widespread adoption of organic fertilizers from livestock waste in urban areas.
Limited or null effectOrganic cycleDIYEconomicsHome gardens – a localised nature-based solution for climate change adaptation and mitigation: a case study from the north-eastern region of India
2025Khwairakpam Nicholas, Anjali Joshi, Muthuprasad Thiyaharajan, Natalya Krishnambika · Biological Agriculture & Horticulture · India
A study in the Imphal-West district of Manipur, India, surveyed 200 households using a mixed-method approach to document home garden structure, composition, and services. Findings showed 60% of households engaged in home gardening, with an average garden size of 0.069 hectares. These home gardens provided an average annual economic yield of INR 18,700 and a 0.1 hectare garden stored 10.6 tons of carbon in trees and soil.
DIYClimate changeBiodiversityEconomicsFood educationConsumer Preferences for Urban Farming Kits Across Residential Categories: Evidence from Hyderabad, Telangana, India
2025G Nanditha, Mukesh Ramagoni, Ch. Srilatha, K. Supriya · Archives of Current Research International · India (Hyderabad)
Consumer preferences for urban farming kits and services were analyzed across residential categories in Hyderabad, India, from April to June 2025. Data was collected from 120 households across four city zones using a structured questionnaire. Two main preference dimensions were identified: Kit Value and Flexibility, and User Convenience, with preferences varying by housing type.
DIYEconomicsDigital agriculturePemberdayaan 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 & justiceCommunityDIYEconomicsOptimization of Growth and Yield of Melon (Cucumis melo L.) on Rooftop through the Application of PGPR and Mycorrhizae
2025Eko Muhammad Bayu, Nur Edy Suminarti, Adi Setiawan · International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology · Indonesia
This study in Indonesia investigated the interaction of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and mycorrhizae to optimize melon growth and yield in rooftop farming. Using a split-plot design with varying concentrations of PGPR and mycorrhizae, researchers observed significant interactions on fresh root weight, total dry weight, and fruit weight. The combination of 15 ml/L PGPR and 10 g/plant mycorrhiza increased fruit weight by up to 67% compared to controls.
DIYClimate changeEconomicsIncreasing the Capacity of KWT Barokah Through Agricultural Cultivation Innovation in Banjardowo Village, Semarang
2025Moh. Sholeh, Nanang Indardi, Khoirul Anwar, Vacktian Diva Gumala · Jurnal Abdimas · Indonesia (Semarang)
In Banjardowo Village, Semarang, urban farming-based cultivation innovations were implemented as an adaptation strategy to limited land and flood threats. This community service research aimed to increase the capacity of the Barokah Women Farmers Group (KWT) through six stages of activities, including urban farming installation and cultivation training. The activities resulted in increased knowledge and skills in horticultural cultivation among members and strengthened the group's social cohesion, proving effective in enhancing technical capacity, empowering women, and strengthening local food security.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceDIYWelfare