STRATEGI PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI PEMANENAN AIR HUJAN SKALA INDIVIDU RUMAH TANGGA UNTUK MENDUKUNG PERTANIAN PERKOTAAN BERKELANJUTAN

The main purpose of this research is to develop strategies for applying individual-scale rainwater harvesting technology to support sustainable urban agriculture to support food security in sustainable urban areas. The research was conducted at labaratory Applying Individual Scale Rainwater in Green House Housing Blok A. No. 1, Sialang Munggu, Pekanbaru. This study was conducted for four month, in Juni 2020 to October 2020. The research method used is analytical hierarchy process (AHP).whose analysis is supported using AHP Simon C Barnand United Kingdom (SCBUK) software, as well as establishing one identified single respondent who is considered a representative contributes significantly to recommending the assessment / justification of experts namely one of the lecturers of the Faculty of Engineering of Riau University who has implemented and pursued the field of research implementation of RWH Technology combined with IoT-based Agricultural Technology to support urban agriculture programs. The main results of the research stated that the plan of collaboration between the government and the community occupies the top priority supported by the implementation of successive PAH technology ground tanks, head tanks and hybridization of ground and head tanks supported by factors of land availability, construction costs and operational and maintenance costs.

Performance of Agricultural Extension Workers in Implementing Urban Agriculture Programs in Banyumanik District, Semarang City, Indonesia

Urban farming is one of the alternatives to eliminate the impacts of the conversion of agricultural land. However, implementing urban farming activities requires various preparations, including the role of agricultural extension workers. The extension worker can make significant contributions to raise public awareness of the importance of urban farming. This study determines the performance level of extension workers in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of urban farming extension programs in BPP Kramas, Banyumanik district. This research employed a descriptive analysis approach by using a Likert scale. The results indicate that the performance level of extension workers in extension preparation, extension implementation, evaluation, and reporting are in the high category, with an average percentage achievement of 96%. It means that the urban farming program in Kramas Banyumanik district had been done well according to the formulated plan.JEL Classification: O18, Q15, Q16

Urban Agriculture as a Community Resilience Strategy against Urban Food Insecurity

Urban agriculture is an initiative in overcoming the impact of food insecurity. This study identifies the elements of food security and explores the strategy for community resilience from urban agriculture perspectives among the vulnerable urban group. This study employs a systematic literature review by three phases of identification, screening, and eligibility. A total of 15 articles are compiled and analyzed using thematic analysis. Four main themes emerged consist of food security, food production, food flow, and resilience strategy. The four themes produced a total of 14 sub-themes in detailing the element of food security and development strategy of urban agriculture programs for community resilience.Keywords: urban agriculture; community resilience; food security; resilience strategyeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.2047

SOCIAL CAPITAL AMONG URBAN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN KLANG PERDANA SELANGOR, MALAYSIA

The aim of the study is to measure the level of social capital among urban agriculture program participants in Klang Perdana, Selangor. The study employed quantitative research using a survey method. A total of 30 respondents were involved to answer the questionnaire in the preliminary study. The findings were based on the pilot test prior to the commencement of the actual data collection. The result indicated that the community in Klang Perdana who participated in the urban agriculture program have a high level of social. Analysis using t-test and ANOVA revealed that age and gender variables have a significant effect on their social capital. Social capital was found to be important in increasing the participation of the community in urban agriculture programs.

Agriculture Development Programs for Poverty Reduction Evidences from Indonesia and China - Comparative Study Case

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview description of important differences in agriculture development China and Indonesia in poverty reduction efforts in rural areas and some strategy. Obviously with the view of some of the existing literature by presenting data and facts or opinions with the collaboration of several institutions associated with the topic. This paper will provide an objective picture of the development from agricultural sector level of evidence both Indonesia and China. China and Indonesia is agriculture based country with a program of integrated rural development as a whole to be a target of poverty reduction programs. Several agriculture programs related to poverty reduction has been launched and have a good impact or significance, especially in China that is able to reduce extreme poverty from 30% in 1978 to less than 3% in 2008. Certainly many lessons can be obtained from this success, especially the concept and strategy development in rural China to be a reference of other States in its development model, especially for poverty alleviation programs.

Building capacity through urban agriculture: report on the askîy project

Introduction Many North American cities have a built environment that provides access to energy-dense food and little opportunity for active living. Urban agriculture contributes to a positive environment involving food plant cultivation that includes processing, storing, distributing and composting. It is a means to increase local food production and thereby improve community health. The purpose of this study was to understand how participating in urban agriculture can help to empower young adults and build capacity for growing food in the city. Methods This was a qualitative study of seven participants (five Indigenous and two non-Indigenous) between the ages of 19 and 29 years, engaged as interns in an urban agriculture project known as “askîy” in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 2015. We used a case-study design and qualitative analysis to describe the participants’ experience based on the sustainable livelihoods framework. Results A collaborative approach had a great effect on the interns’ experiences, notably the connections formed as they planned, planted, tended, harvested and sold the produce. Some of the interns changed their grocery shopping habits and began purchasing more vegetables and questioning where and how the vegetables were produced. All interns were eager to continue gardening next season, and some were planning to take their knowledge and skills back to their home reserves. Conclusion Urban agriculture programs build capacity by providing skills beyond growing food. Such programs can increase local food production and improve food literacy skills, social relationships, physical activity and pride in community settings.