Community Expectancy in Urban Farming Participation

Othman, Norinsan Kamil; Latip, Rabiatul Adawiyah; Ariffin, Mohd Hisham; Mohamed, Norita

doi:10.21834/ajqol.v3i13.157

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“…However, acceptance of urban agriculture among communities in the city is influenced by the levels of cognitive, affective, and behavioural components of their attitudes [77]. There are two major motivators for communities to participate in UF, which are social and health benefits [58,60]. Research on the 'perception of community residents on supporting UF in Malaysia' found that there is full potential for residential communities to participate in urban farming activities by implementing community gardens, however it was difficult to sustain their interest for a long term.…”

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Ensuring Urban Food Security in Malaysia during the COVID-19 Pandemic—Is Urban Farming the Answer? A Review

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Urbanisation and related insufficiency of food sources is due to the high urban population, insufficient urban food sources, and inability of some urban communities to afford food due to rising costs. Food supply can also be jeopardised by natural and man-made disasters, such as warfare, pandemics, or any other calamities which result in the destruction of crop fields and disruption of food distribution. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the impact of such calamities on the fresh food supply chain in Malaysia, especially when the Movement Control Order (MCO) policy was first implemented. The resulting panic buying caused some food shortage, while more importantly, the fresh food supply chain was severely disrupted, especially in urban areas, in the early stages of implementation. In this regard, urban farming, while a simple concept, can have a significant impact in terms of securing food sources for urban households. It has been used in several countries such as Canada, The Netherlands, and Singapore to ensure a continuous food supply. This paper thus attempted to review how the pandemic has affected Malaysian participation in urban farming and, in relation to that, the acceptance of urban farming in Malaysia and the initiatives and approaches of local governmental and non-governmental organisations in encouraging the urban community to participate in urban farming through peer-reviewed journal articles and other articles related to urban agriculture using the ROSES protocol. About 93 articles were selected after screening to ensure that the articles were related to the study. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the surge in Malaysians’ awareness of the importance of urban farming has offered great opportunities for the government to encourage more Malaysian urban communities to participate in urban farming activities. Limitations such as relevant knowledge, area, and space, however, are impediments to urban communities’ participation in these activities. Government initiatives, such as the Urban Community Garden Policy (Dasar Kebun Komuniti Bandar (DKKB)), are still inadequate as some issues are still not addressed. Permanent Food Production Parks (TKPM) and technology-driven practices are seen as possible solutions to the primary problem of land and space. Additionally, relevant stakeholders play a crucial role in disseminating relevant and appropriate knowledge and methodology applicable for urban farming. Partnerships between government agencies, the education sector, and the private sector are necessary to develop modern urban agricultural technologies as well as knowledge, knowhow, and supports to build and sustain urban community participation in urban farming activities.

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Section: Community Expectations From Urban Farming Activitiesmentioning

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Ensuring Urban Food Security in Malaysia during the COVID-19 Pandemic—Is Urban Farming the Answer? A Review

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“…Urban farming is a broad term that describes food cultivation and animal husbandry on urban and suburban land [21]. Urban farming is seen as a sustainable practice with the social, economic and urban environment benefits [22]. Urban agriculture has a positive impact on people's livelihood in urban areas, both in social, economic, and environmental perspectives [10].…”

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Group Dynamics for Urban Farming Development in Rejowinangun, Yogyakarta City

2021

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This study aims to determine the group dynamics in urban farming development in Kampung Pilahan, Rejowinangun, Yogyakarta. The research method uses descriptive qualitative. Respondents consisted of leaders and administrators of urban farming groups who are truly active. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with respondents to the chairmen and administrators of the Sinta Mina, Aisyiah, Agro 37, Agro 40 and Sledri Amigo farmer groups to explore information related to the development and group dynamics that occur in urban farming in Rejowinangun. In-depth interviews were continuously conducted, so that researchers could not find any new information (saturated information) related to urban farming. Information has been saturated when researchers have interviewed 20 respondents. Next, do data analysis, namely: compiling information in verbal tables and creating categories and compiling findings of concepts), then providing the meaning and interpretation of the relationship between the categories and concepts found. Finally a conclusion was drawn. The results showed that overall the dynamics of farmer groups were included in the "More Dynamic" category with urban farming development being included in the "More Developed" category. It is important to pay attention to the sustainability of urban farming in the future, considering that generally the members of farmer groups are old.

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“…The 'Bumi Hijau' Campaign, launched in Malaysia in 2006, aimed to engage citizens in crop cultivation and livestock raising to tackle food demand and rising prices. This campaign introduced urban agriculture schemes like 'Inisiatif Pembangunan Kejiranan Hijau', making community gardening a notable practice across Malaysia [1][2][3]. This spurred more urban and suburban individuals to participate in food production.…”

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Beyond Growing Crops: How Community Gardening Shapes the Residents’ Meaning of Participation

Sharif,

Ujang,

Shukor

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Community gardening is situated against the backdrop of the ‘Bumi Hijau’ campaign, which aims to foster urban agriculture engagement in Malaysia. It emerges as a vital practice that promotes inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment within urban areas. This study explores the experiences of community gardening among residents of Seri Perlis 2, a public housing neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur. The study reveals diverse identity formation, empowerment, and knowledge acquisition among participants who span various ages, professions, and backgrounds, embodying the broader demographic spectrum of the community. The study employs qualitative semi-structured interviews to gather rich data, enabling an in-depth exploration of participants’ experiences. It illustrates how community gardening participants shape their understanding of participation beyond mere crop cultivation. According to LB, his commitment to participation reflects a sense of accountability to government calls for food security and cost reduction. HC’s transformation through his participation showcases identity reshaping. AK’s active involvement has boosted cooperative income, while AM’s participation has highlighted its educational aspect, providing access to vast agricultural knowledge from multiple sources. Data analysis and interpretation have uncovered themes that point to the capacity of community gardening participation to empower potential in identity formation and its role as a platform for continuous learning. The exploration of their experiences has encapsulated other themes like unity, agricultural heritage preservation, and empowerment, transcending crop cultivation as it redefines participants’ engagement. These diverse experiences reinforce the transformative capacity of community gardening participation, aligning with previous research and government campaigns. Amid differing perspectives and experiences, the potential for personal growth and community cohesion through community gardening becomes evident, contributing to sustainable urban community development.

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Community Expectancy in Urban Farming Participation

Cited by 4 publications

References 8 publications

Ensuring Urban Food Security in Malaysia during the COVID-19 Pandemic—Is Urban Farming the Answer? A Review

Ensuring Urban Food Security in Malaysia during the COVID-19 Pandemic—Is Urban Farming the Answer? A Review

Group Dynamics for Urban Farming Development in Rejowinangun, Yogyakarta City

Beyond Growing Crops: How Community Gardening Shapes the Residents’ Meaning of Participation

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