Motivations for sustaining urban farming participation

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

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“…The results in Table 9 also show that the value of the social factor and race is 0.201 at the significance level of 0.05, which shows that there is a weak positive relationship. The finding by Othman et al (2019) shows that the Chinese have higher social motivations than the Malays and Indians in the context of urban farming. This is because the Chinese have higher physical and mental health motivation than Malays and Indians because they are predominantly employed as entrepreneurs and employees (Department of Statistics Malaysia, 2016).…”

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Challenges of urban garden initiatives for food security in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Ishak

Abdullah

Rosli

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Sustainable urban farming is a strategy to improve food availability and food access, and to support food security for the urban population in Malaysia. However, the development of these activities has been affected by several constraints. This article aims to identify the challenges faced by urban farmers in Kuala Lumpur. The challenges of practicing urban gardening were categorised into five groups (technical, resource-related, economic, social and environmental factors). Data were collected via a questionnaire survey distributed to 106 urban farming practitioners from 17 urban gardens in Kuala Lumpur and were analysed using descriptive analysis by tabulating the frequency and percentage. The result showed that highly fluctuating weather, problems with access to available land and financial problems were the main challenges faced by urban farmers in Kuala Lumpur. Furthermore, difficulty in access to a financial institution, lack of commitment and the increased number of pests were also the problems faced by the urban garden. Availability of technical factors is the least issue in this study. Correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between the challenges of urban gardens and socio-demographics. The result showed that there was a weak correlation between technical factors of educational level (r = 0.225) and race (r = 0.210), respectively, as well as between race and social factor (r = 0.201), while there was a moderate correlation between age and environment factor (r = −0.410). There is a need for further work, and comprehensive research should be conducted to capture what actions can be taken to create a policy-making space for urban farmers.

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Challenges of urban garden initiatives for food security in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Ishak

Abdullah

Rosli

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“…In Malaysia, UA has been recognized as a valuable practice to tackle food insecurity and urban poverty. Studies by Othman et al (2019); Yusoff et al (2017); Tajuddin et al (2019) have highlighted the positive impacts of UA in Malaysia, including increased food access, income generation, social interaction, friendship, and community cohesion. The practice of UA in Malaysia is not a new concept and aligns with the recognition of its importance worldwide.…”

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Fostering Empowerment of Urban Community Gardening Through Urban Agriculture Initiatives in Malaysia

Awang,

Saad,

Md Sum

2024

IJARBSS

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Urbanization in developing countries has increased urban poverty and food insecurity. In Malaysia, 76% of the population lives in cities, making it difficult to access affordable and nutritious food. To address these issues, the Malaysian government initiated the Urban Agriculture Program, promoting urban farming for food security and well-being. Urban agriculture uses unused spaces like rooftops and empty lots for rooftop gardens, community gardens, vertical farming, and hydroponics. The Department of Agriculture (DOA) and Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) support urban farmers with resources and assistance. Urban agriculture (UA) provides benefits such as improved food access, income generation, social interaction, and community empowerment. The paper highlights the importance of active participation, knowledge sharing, and skills development in promoting economic empowerment within UA communities. Practical skills development enables individuals to cultivate food sustainably, improve productivity, and potentially generate income. By nurturing participation, knowledge, and skills, UA communities in Malaysia can thrive, enhance food security, and contribute to resilient and empowered urban environments. Additionally, promoting and integrating urban agriculture requires support from policymakers, urban planners, researchers, and practitioners for sustainable and resilient cities.

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“…It needs to be applied and practiced in our daily lives for consumption, food security, human safety, and health [32]. Physical and mental health as well as the environment are the motivations with the highest scores among urban farming practitioners [33]; [34]. It is proven that urban farming activities can significantly improve participants' health (SRH) and mental health (MH).…”

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Strengthening the Family Resilience of Jamaah Aisyiyah Tamantirto Tengah through Urban Farming

Triyono,

Mamnuah

2023

ICTCED

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Abstract. Kegiatan urban farming tidak hanya dalam rangka pemenuhan kebutuhan pangan saja tetapi juga dalam rangka implementasi nilai keagamaan (Islam) yakni menjaga kebersihan dan pangan yang halal dan baik. Kegiatan ini dinilai cukup efektif karena penyadaran dilakukan oleh tokoh agama/masyarakat yang dipercaya dan disegani masyarakat. Kegiatan mobilisasi masa juga lebih mudah karena kegiatan dilakukan di lingkungan jamaah pengajian yang setiap saat bertemu untuk menjalankan sholat dan pengajian di masjid. Selain itu motif masyarakat dalam mengelola lingkungan didasarkan pada ketaatan ajaran nilai agama dan nilai sosial. Mitra Pengabdian kepada masyarakat yaitu Pimpinan Ranting Aisyiyah Tamantirto Tengah. Lokasi masjid berada di Brajan RT 04, Desa Tamantirto, Kecamatan Kasihan, Kabupaten Bantul, DIY. Permasalahan mitra adalah sebagai berikut: rendahnya pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pentingnya pengelolaan lingkungan yang bersih dan produktif sebagai sumber bahan pangan sehat yang murah bagi jamaah. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membantu pengelolaan lingkungan yang bersih dan indah serta penyediaan pangan sehat melalui urban farming. Kegiatan yang telah dilaksanakan, yaitu: Focus Group Discussion (FGD) untuk mengidentifikasi lebih detail tentang pengelolaan lingkungan dan kebutuhan mitra, penyuluhan urban farming untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan pengetahuan dalam pengelolaan lingkungan melalui urban farming dan pelatihan budidaya tanaman sayur dan anggrek untuk penyediaan pangan sehat dari lingkungan yang nyaman.

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Motivations for sustaining urban farming participation

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Challenges of urban garden initiatives for food security in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Challenges of urban garden initiatives for food security in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fostering Empowerment of Urban Community Gardening Through Urban Agriculture Initiatives in Malaysia

Strengthening the Family Resilience of Jamaah Aisyiyah Tamantirto Tengah through Urban Farming

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