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Assessment of the Contribution of Agricultural Production Within Highly Urbanized Municipalities to Food Security in Guangdong, China
2026· Food and Energy Security · China (Guangdong)
Evaluates the contribution of local agricultural production to food security in highly urbanized municipalities of Guangdong, China, finding near-zero grain self-sufficiency and only limited vegetable surplus.
PolicyEconomicsFeasibility of Solar Energy for Lighting Vertical Farms in China: Techno-Economic and Environmental Views
2026· Modern Agriculture · China
An assessment of the feasibility of using solar energy to power lighting in vertical farms in China, examined from techno-economic and environmental perspectives.
EconomicsA decision-analysis framework for school garden investments in Vietnam: evaluating trade-offs for nutrition, biodiversity, and economic outcomes
2026Cory Whitney, Thi Thu Giang Luu, Johannes Kopton, Eike Luedeling · Humanities and Social Sciences Communications · Vietnam
This study developed a decision analysis framework to optimize school garden interventions in Vietnamese public and private schools, evaluating their effects on child health, biodiversity, and economic outcomes across five investment scenarios. Results show that passive gardens consistently offer greater biodiversity and health benefits, whereas STEM gardens encounter financial and operational barriers, especially in public schools. The findings highlight significant financial constraints in public schools compared to private ones, revealing critical trade-offs among economic, biodiversity, and health outcomes.
Economic viabilityFood educationHealthBiodiversityEconomicsPemberdayaan 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 & justicePemberdayaan Urban Farming melalui Desain Kemasan Produk Berbasis Digital Canva di Kelurahan Kalisegoro
2026Fika Ulfa Widowati · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara (JPMN) · Indonesia
This study aimed to empower the community of Kalisegoro Village by integrating digital technology into urban agricultural innovation. Through socialization, digital literacy training, and Canva-based packaging design workshops involving 14 students and 50 residents, the program significantly improved technical cultivation skills and visual branding abilities. The use of Canva enhanced access to professional design, increasing the competitiveness and sales value of local products.
CommunityEconomicsDigital agriculturePersepsi Petani Terhadap Manfaat Urban Farming di Kecamatan Umbulharjo Kota Yogyakarta
2026Eska Stefani, Artita Devi Maharani, Nanang Kusuma Mawardi · AGRIBIOS · Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
In Umbulharjo District, Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, urban farming has been implemented as an alternative to improve food security and economic welfare. However, its implementation faces challenges such as land limitations, lack of access to modern agricultural technology, and low public understanding of its benefits. A descriptive quantitative study using a Likert scale (1-4) found that respondents strongly agreed that urban farming provides social benefits and agreed on its economic and environmental benefits.
Governance failureFood sovereignty & justiceCommunityEconomicsPolicyThe Green Startup Revolution: A Secondary Analysis of Microgreen Entrepreneurship as a Sustainable Opportunity for Indian Youth in 2026
2026Alphina jose · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · India
This study examines the burgeoning microgreen industry in India, synthesizing secondary data from 2023-2026 to evaluate the shift from traditional farming to "Zero-Acre" urban agriculture. It explores how Indian startups can leverage global concepts like Subscription-Based CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and AI-monitored Hydroponics to overcome local shelf-life challenges. The paper points out that the largely untapped Indian microgreens sector presents a unique "Blue Ocean" opportunity for young entrepreneurs.
EconomicsCSA & TeikeiUrban–rural linkageUrban Modern Agriculture Development in Major Chinese Cities: A Multidimensional Evaluation and Contextual Typology
2026Yan Gao, Shaowen Zheng, Yating Cao, Zhengwei Cao · Land · China
This study developed a multidimensional evaluation framework to assess urban modern agriculture (UMA) development across 36 large- and medium-sized cities in China from 2019 to 2023. Findings indicate UMA development has a relatively stable hierarchical structure, with leading cities maintaining advantages while most remain in middle and lower tiers with limited upward mobility. Four contextual city types were identified: balanced development, economically efficient, resource-constrained, and agricultural-potential cities, reflecting differences in socioeconomic and environmental capacities.
PolicyEconomicsPeri-urban agricultureUrban–rural linkagePenguatan Kapasitas Ekonomi Hijau dan Kewirausahaan Sosial melalui Pendampingan Komunitas Binaan di Kota Medan
2026Annisa Ilmi Faried, Rahmad Sembiring, Ahmad Fadlan, Aulia Syahputri Sinaga · Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat. · Indonesia (Medan)
This community service activity aimed to strengthen green economic capacity and social entrepreneurship among 42 micro-enterprise partners across four clusters (culinary, crafts/recycling, urban farming, digital creative services) in Medan City over six months. The participatory mentoring approach, including training and technical assistance, resulted in an increase in average monthly turnover for all business clusters. Partner competency scores also improved across six dimensions, with the highest increases in green economy understanding and waste management/recycling.
CommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceCultivating the margins: Urban farming, social solidarity, and spatial justice in Indonesia
2026Moh. Solehatul Mustofa, Kemal Budi Mulyono, Nina Farliana, Dwi Cahyaningdyah · Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems · Indonesia
This qualitative study examined urban farming practices in seven major Indonesian cities, using participant observation, 52 in-depth interviews, and seven focus group discussions with urban farmers. Findings indicate that the resilience and sustainability of urban farming are shaped by collective affective infrastructures, social solidarity, and non-commodified community relations, rather than solely economic motivations or formal policies. Urban farming produces social, ecological, and symbolic value beyond market outcomes, contributing to food security, community resilience, and spatial justice.
CommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsPolicyModel dan Tata Kelola Pertanian Kota Berbasis Ekonomi Hijau pada Rumah Susun di DKI Jakarta
2026Aliyah Revitaningrum Revitaningrum, Arif Rizqi Azhari, Ahmad Arifuddin, Derryl Fadhlurrahman Abdul Rozzaq · PENA BANGSA Bisnis dan Tata Kelola Publik Adaptif · Indonesia (DKI Jakarta)
This qualitative literature review aimed to formulate a conceptual model for integrating urban agriculture and green economy principles in apartment housing in DKI Jakarta, Indonesia. Based on previous studies, the findings suggest that urban agriculture can be implemented through a modular vertical bioclimatic skin concept. This model has the potential to improve energy efficiency, reduce water consumption, support carbon-emission reduction, strengthen food resilience, create green economic opportunities, and enhance social cohesion.
CommunityOrganic cycleClimate changeEconomicsDAMPAK PENGEMBANGAN KEBUN KOMUNITAS TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS PANEN, DIGITALISASI TRANSAKSI, DAN PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH: PKM SAUNG ASRI 2 DI JAKARTA UTARA
2026Sasti Permata, Asri Ardiati Sunoto, Septiani Juniarti · Jurnal Abdi Insani · Indonesia
This community service program at Kebun Saung Asri 2 in North Jakarta transformed an unproductive space into a productive green area through citizen initiative. Activities included socialization, training, technology implementation (hydroponics, drip irrigation, composters, QRIS), and mentoring. The program resulted in increased harvest productivity, diversification of processed products, strengthened community institutions, active community participation, and the creation of an educational and social green space.
CommunityEconomicsOrganic cycleDigital agricultureUrban Farming Berbasis Teknologi Sensor dan Platform Dagang Lokal untuk Kedaulatan Pangan Semarang
2026Karla Katina Salim Nohkarsan, Caroline Noel Amaris Purnomo, Karyn Gracia Hartono, Mellia Harumi, Gelbert Jethro Sanyoto · Praxis Jurnal Sains Teknologi Masyarakat dan Jejaring · Indonesia (Semarang)
This study designed two systems to support food sovereignty in Semarang, Indonesia: a sensor-based urban farming system for real-time plant condition monitoring with automatic nutrient supply and pH adjustment, and a digital local trading application for direct sales of local produce to consumers and searching for nearby urban farmers. The research was conducted through observation studies, deep interviews, and literature reviews.
Food sovereignty & justiceCommunityDigital agricultureEconomicsKey catalysts and constraints of urban agriculture for sustainable food systems: A case study of Thiruvananthapuram, India
2026Sreedaya G S, Smitha S, Mathew Riza, Somashekar Patil Sheetal, K Sreelakshmi, Krishna R Aswathi, V S Chinchu, Somanath Gopika, J R Shalini · Plant Science Today · India (Thiruvananthapuram)
This study examined catalysts and constraints of urban agriculture (UA) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, collecting data from 124 urban farmers across 20 wards in 2024 using mixed methods. Catalysts were categorized as socio-economic benefits, ecosystem services, and fitness and well-being, with fitness and well-being being the most influential. Constraints included institutional barriers like lack of timely information and socio-economic challenges such as poor soil fertility.
EconomicsHealthClimate changeFood sovereignty & justiceAI-Powered Direct Farm-To-Consumer Marketplaces in Pune's Peri Urban Agriculture
2026Dr. Akbar Ahmed Sayyed, Mr. Huzef Aslam Patel · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · India (Pune)
A study of 200 farm-gate entrepreneurs in Pune's peri-urban agriculture found that AI-driven "Demand Aggregators" and Blockchain-verified traceability increased farmer realization by 35% and reduced "Farm-to-Fork" transit time from 48 to 6 hours. Farmers in clusters like Saswad, Mulshi, and Narayangaon previously lost 30–40% of value due to logistical delays and intermediary margins. Predictive harvest forecasting allows farmers to pre-sell 70% of their yield.
Digital agriculturePeri-urban agricultureEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceOptimalisasi Rumah Magot untuk Reduksi Sampah Organik dan Peningkatan Produktivitas Berbasis Ekonomi Sirkular
2026Wiendy Puspita Sari, Resanti Lestari, Tri Widiastuty, Chasano daffansyah, Nessa Deragia Saptiyanto, Alia Reinacaesar, Syafira Ardana, Stefanny · Jurnal Dharma Bhakti Ekuitas · Indonesia (Bandung)
This community program in Cigadung Subdistrict, Bandung City, aimed to enhance residents' capacity for organic waste management using black soldier fly (BSF) larvae within a circular economy framework. Implemented at Buruan SAE Barokah and Bumi Lestari, the program involved constructing biopond systems, integrating them with urban farming, and providing technical and entrepreneurship training. Results showed improved skills and operational capacity, with maggot production increasing from 4 kg to 8–9 kg per week, and frass used as organic fertilizer for urban farming.
Organic cycleCompostCommunityEconomicsPELATIHAN TEKNOLOGI BUDIDAYA AQUAPONIK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN EKONOMI DAN KETAHANAN PANGAN MASYARAKAT DESA TARABAN BREBES
2026Nota Ali Sukarno Nota, Afif Hendri Putranto, Siska Irma Budianti, Ferdian Yudha Fariezki, Rifqi Efendi, Putri Olivia Nurman, Slamet Wiarso, Julianto Ibnu Natan · Perwira Journal of Community Development · Indonesia
This community service program, conducted on August 10, 2025, in Taraban Village, Indonesia, with 31 participants, provided training on aquaponics cultivation technology for limited land to improve the economy and food security of residents. Results showed partners learned cultivation, directly practiced aquaponics technology, experienced food sufficiency with chemical-free plant and animal protein, and could improve family economy. 65% of the participants who attended the training were able to create an aquaponic system.
Food sovereignty & justiceEconomicsCommunityFood educationReducing Sulfur Dioxide and Boosting Agricultural Productivity: Evidence From China's Sulfur Dioxide Trading Pilot
2026QianYing Chen, Pengyu Chen, Guangwei Liu · Food and Energy Security · China
This study, using China's 2007 sulfur dioxide emission trading as a starting point, reveals the relationship between Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Trading (SDE) and agricultural productivity. The analysis found that SDE can suppress agricultural productivity, and it has a greater negative impact on cotton-growing, non-rice-producing, and non-fruit-producing areas. Furthermore, SDE inhibits local urban agricultural productivity while promoting agricultural productivity in neighboring cities.
Environmental trade-offsClimate changeEconomicsEmploying the structural equation modeling in assessing urban farming innovation adoption: examining urban society’s acceptance of the theory of planned behavior and technology acceptance model frameworks
2026E. T. Yuniarsih, M Salam, Muhammad Hatta Jamil, A. Nixia Tenriawaru · Frontiers in Sociology · Indonesia (Makassar)
This study investigated factors influencing the adoption of urban farming technologies in Makassar City, Indonesia, by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Primary data were collected from 346 respondents across 15 subdistricts using a questionnaire survey and analyzed with PLS-SEM. Results indicated that knowledge, subjective norms, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use significantly influenced the intention to adopt urban farming.
Digital agricultureCommunityEconomicsAnalysis of food security and the strategic role of women: A comparative study of rural and suburban areas in Indonesia
2026Natta Sanjaya, Suci Iriani Sinuraya, Matheus Gratiano Mali, Anton Purwadi, Aenur Rif'an · Multidisciplinary Science Journal · Indonesia
This qualitative comparative study in Sleman Regency and Magelang Regency, Indonesia, analyzed food security conditions and the strategic role of women using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observations, and document studies. Magelang Regency demonstrated superior food availability but faced significant challenges in economic access due to poverty, while Sleman Regency excelled in food access but experienced vulnerability in local availability due to massive agricultural land conversion. Women's roles differed according to regional context, with on-farm activities predominant in rural Magelang and off-farm roles including home-garden utilization in suburban Sleman.
Peri-urban agricultureFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsCommunityStrategi Adaptasi Petani Perkotaan Melalui Pemanfaatan Media Hidroponik di Kota Semarang
2026Ivan Adidharma Riswandaputra, Nugroho Trisnu Brata · Jurnal Ekologi Masyarakat dan Sains · Indonesia (Semarang)
This study in Semarang City, Indonesia, analyzed the utilization of hydroponic systems by urban farmers engaged in commercial cultivation. Hydroponics serves as an adaptive strategy to address land scarcity, enhancing spatial efficiency, increasing cultivated plant numbers, and improving crop quality. However, implementing hydroponic systems faces challenges including relatively high initial investment costs, the need for meticulous and consistent maintenance, and consumer markets that differ from conventional agriculture.
Economic viabilityDigital agricultureEconomicsCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceReframing Agricultural Extension in Urban Sustainability: The Role of Extension Agents in Strengthening Women-Led Urban Farming Institutions
2026Unang, Tedi Hartoyo · Indonesian Journal of Advanced Research · Indonesia (Bekasi City)
This study used a descriptive quantitative approach to examine how agricultural extension contributes to institutional development in KWT Sahabat Sampah, a women-led urban farming group in Bekasi City, Indonesia. Data were collected from all 35 members via structured questionnaires, field observation, and interviews with the extension agent. Results indicated that extension support was consistently rated high across six dimensions, especially facilitation, and institutional development indicators were strong, but economic sustainability remained constrained. A significant association (ρ = 0.678, p < 0.01) was found between extension intensity and institutional development.
Economic viabilityCommunityEconomicsFood sovereignty & justicePolicyPengelolaanSampah OrganikBerbasis Maggot sebagai Strategi Pendukung Urban Farming Berkelanjutan di Pamekasan
2026Sustiyana Sustiyana, Teguh Soedarto · Jurnal Agrosains Karya Kreatif dan Inovatif · Indonesia (Pamekasan)
This study aimed to analyze the influence of access to organic waste, training and education on waste management, government policy support, environmental and social awareness, and business opportunities on income and environmental preservation in sustainable urban farming in Pamekasan. Conducted at Roemah Maggot Nusantara, which uses Black Soldier Fly maggots for organic waste management, the study used multiple linear regression analysis. Results showed that all independent variables simultaneously had a significant effect on income and environmental preservation. However, partially, only environmental and social awareness had a significant effect, while access to organic waste, training and education, government policy support, and business opportunities did not show a significant effect.
Limited or null effectOrganic cycleCompostClimate changeEconomicsPENGEMBANGAN EDUWISATA KETAHANAN PANGAN BERBASIS PENATAAN RUANG MIKRO DI KAMPOENG KAUMAN HERITAGE BANYUMAS
2026Fadhilah Siti Aniisah Haryono, Diajeng Sekar Shaliha, Eva Priyanti, Feri Setiyanto · Migunani Nusantara Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat · Indonesia
This community service activity in Kampoeng Kauman Heritage, Sudagaran Village, Indonesia, aimed to develop a food security edutourism model integrating conservation, education, and economic functions. Using architectural and civil engineering approaches, a micro spatial layout was designed with urban farming systems, dividing the area into cultivation and education zones. The implementation of hydroponic and conventional bed systems served as realistic agricultural transition education for replication by the community on limited land, with Crystal Guava used as an economic icon.
Food educationCommunityFood sovereignty & justiceEconomicsPENDAMPINGAN MANAJEMEN PEMASARAN BERBASIS URBAN FARMING+ KEPADA PELAKU USAHA HIDROPONIK ORGANIK DI MAOSPATI MAGETAN
2026Fahmi Alamil Huda, Paramita Wisnuwardhani · BESIRU Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat · Indonesia
This community service program addressed the critical constraint of limited marketing capability affecting small-scale organic hydroponic enterprises in Maospati, Magetan, Indonesia. Using a Participatory Action Research approach, the Urban Farming+ empowerment model improved the partner's marketing capability, strengthened product quality management, and facilitated initial business linkages. The study indicates that despite adequate production capacity, limited marketing remains a significant challenge for these enterprises.
Economic viabilityEconomicsCommunityDigital agriculture