Establishment of Organic Terrace Garden and Cultivation of Nutritious Vegetables

In urban areas garden spaces are reduced in size everyday due to human impact on ecosystem. People living in urban and peri-urban areas don’t have enough space for kitchen gardening or home gardening. The only places that one can grow their own vegetables are terraces and balcony. The main aim of this study is to create awareness on all aspects of growing own organic vegetables and establishment of organic terrace garden. For the establishment of organic terrace garden, space was selected in the department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. The area was covered by using green shade nets. Different sizes of grow bags were selected for the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, greens and medicinal plants. The organic fertilizers and manures like vermicompost, Farm Yard Manure, panchagavya, NPK consortium were used. Neem oil was used to control the pests. Drip irrigation setup was placed in the terrace garden for irrigating the plants. The ornamental plants were planted in the hanging pots and plastic pots to beautify the environment. Students are motivated and trained for the establishment of organic terrace garden and cultivation of vegetables.

The Sensory Evaluation of Choy Sum (Brassica chinensis L. var. parachinensis) Grown with Mineral and Organic Fertiliser in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia

Consumers perceive organic vegetables as better in taste and quality compared to conventional vegetables. Therefore, this study aims to determine the sensory difference of choy sum (Brassica chinensis L. var. parachinensis) grown with organic fertiliser and mineral fertiliser without the input of synthetic pesticides. A survey was carried out to determine Malaysian consumer sensory perception on organic and conventional leafy vegetables. The choy sum was planted in a Complete Randomised Block Design (CRBD), with input of organic fertiliser (T1, rate: 1500kg/4046m2) and mineral fertiliser (T2, rate: 63kg/4046m2) in a 7-day interval. It was harvested for sensory evaluation at maturity. Seventy-five untrained panellists were selected for the sensory test. The moisture content was analysed using oven drying method, while the sugar and colour analysis was carried out using a brix refractometer and a spectrophotometer, respectively. The survey confirmed that most consumers believe that the sensory attributes of organic vegetables are better than conventional vegetables. However, sensory evaluation shows that there is no significant difference (P > 0.05) in all sensory attributes tested except for greenness. T2 were significantly greener (P < 0.05) than T1. There were also no significant differences (P > 0.05) found between the treatments in the sugar, moisture and colour analysis.

The Effect of Personal Factors and Social Environment on Consumers of Organic Vegetables in Surabaya City

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of personal and social environment on consumers of organic vegetables in the city of Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. This research was conducted in 4 (four) urban villages in the city of Surabaya including Jemur Wonosari, Kedungdoro, Mojo, Pagesangan. In this study (consumer behavior) the data obtained were processed using Warp PLS software version 6.0. Based on the results of the analysis of the data obtained, the results obtained that personal factors and social environment have a significant influence on consumer behavior of organic vegetables in the city of Surabaya.

PERMINTAAN KONSUMEN TERHADAP SAYURAN ORGANIK DI PASAR PULAU SAPARUA

<p>The purpose of the study was to analyze consumer demand for organic vegetables in Saparua Island, Central Maluku Regency. Organic vegetables are environmentally friendly and more to the concept of nature (back to nature). The research sampling technique was done by accidental sampling. The number of research sample was 40 people. Based on the ANOVA test results obtained F-count 17.630&gt; F-table 2.64 means that the price of organic vegetables, the price of non-organic vegetables, income, and family members simultaneously have a significant influence on consumer demand for organic vegetables in Saparua Island. However, partial testing shows that the variables that significantly effect on demand for organic vegetables are the price of organic vegetables, the price of non-organic vegetables, the number of family members, the taste and frequency of purchase.</p>

Penerapan Agribisnis Kreatif dengan Pertanian Hidroponik Sebagai Upaya Pemberdayaan Ibu Rumah Tangga Kecamatan Lowokwaru Kota Malang

AbstrakKelurahan Mojolangu terdiri dari 19 RW Rukun Warga) dan 115 RT (Rukun Tetangga), yang merupakan kelurahan terluas di wilayah kecamatan Lowokwaru. Umumnya masyarakat di wilayah tersebut tidak memiliki lahan pekarangan yang cukup luas, sehingga pemanfaatan dan pengelolaan lingkungan dapat dioptimalkan dengan penanaman tanaman organik dengan media hidroponik. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah memperkenalkan dan mempraktekkan penanaman sayur-sayuran dengan sistem hidroponik untuk para ibu rumah tangga. Metode yang digunakan adalah transfer ilmu, yaitu menularkan ilmu sekaligus memberikan pelatihan mengenai cara budidaya tanaman organik dengan penerapan hidroponik dan cara menganalisis usahatani bagi para ibu rumah tangga sebagai media pembelajaran yang efektif. Kemudian adalah metode diskusi atau interaksi antara dua pihak. Terakhir yaitu demontrasi, teknik pelatihan dengan langsung memberikan percontohan untuk masyarakat. Kegiatan pengabdian ini mendapat hasil bahwa ibu rumah tangga dapat mempraktekkan budidaya sayuran secara hidroponik di pekarangan rumah masing-masing atau fasilitas umum yang tersedia serta penghijauan yang berkelanjutan tercapai.Kata kunci: Hidroponik, Sayuran, Pemberdayaan MasyarakatAbstractMojolangu is the largest village in Lowokwaru District of Malang City which consists of 19 RW and 115 RT. Commonly, the people of this village do not have sufficient land, thus they prefer to optimize environment utilization and management by planting organic plants through hydroponic media. The purpose of this study is to introduce and practice hydroponic planting method to the housewives. This study applies knowledge transfer method which means sharing and giving practical training about organic planting cultivation through hydroponic media; and farming analysis as an effective learning media for the housewives. Then, discussion and interaction between the researcher and participants are included. Last, the researcher demonstrates the techniques to the housewives as participants. The results of this study showed that the participants are able to practice hydroponic method by planting organic vegetables in their own yard or public green area to sustain eco-green environment.Keywords: Hydroponics, Vegetables, Community Empowerment

Application of Liquid Organic Fertilizer from Cow Feces and Environmental Management in Suka Sipilihen Village Karo Regency

Jaya Tani is a farmer group in Suka Sipilihen Village, Karo Regency. The members of Jaya Tani group partly farm the fields and raise livestock. The livestock has several problems, namely environmental waste pollution in the form of livestock manure. Based on the situation analysis through the preliminary survey, Jaya Tani group has difficulty in managing cow manure waste, causing environmental pollution and decreasing the health of livestock. Farmers also need to understand the importance of environmental protection in livestock waste management. This community service activity aimed to introduce liquid organic fertilizer production and its application for organic vegetables which can increase the knowledge and skills of farmers by utilizing livestock waste. This community service activity provided socialization and education to farmers on the importance of environmental protection based on Law Number 32 of 2009. This community service conducted interviews, approaches, and empowerment on the introduction and application of technology. This community service activity provided practical training, counseling, and mentoring to group members. The community service activity increased farmer skills in applying and producing liquid organic fertilizer from cow feces on organic vegetables so that farmers comply with Law Number 32 of 2009 and streamline the fertilization costs.

DAUR ULANG AIR LERI DALAM MENGURANGI LIMBAH RUMAH TANGGA

This community service aims to educate the community in Bambu Apus Pamulang to be more concerned about waste. Households are productive producers of waste, household waste water can be used as liquid organic fertilizer for hydroponic plants, the water content of leri is nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, and vitamin B1. Hydroponics is considered suitable for urban communities, because it does not require a large place, is relatively safe from insects and the harvest period can be controlled, the results are expected to be able to meet the nutritional needs of households with organic vegetables. These community service activities are carried out so that the community is aware of the importance of protecting the environment, starting with simple matters, providing information that households are able to process and utilize leri's waste water, and finally teaching the community members how to grow hydroponic vegetables to ensure the nutrition of families with organic vegetables independently.

SAYURAN ORGANIK LAHAN KERING UNTUK PARIWISATA DI DOMPU

This science and technology application was carried out to educate partner farmers (1) “Mada Kabuntu Farmer Group" and (2) "Sinar Rinjani Farmer Group" to increase the production of organic vegetables in dry land. To achieved this goal, training activities and plot demonstration have been carried out. The training method used was the adult education method with participatory techniques. The training participants were members of the farmers group "Mada Kabuntu" and "Sinar Rinjani". Training activities include pre-test, delivery and explanation of modules (with LCD and props), discussion and question and answer. Plot demonstrations and organic vegetable cultivation practices were carried out on farmers' land. Farmers were participatively involved jointly from planning, implementing and evaluating of harvest yield. The activity results showed that the farmers participating in this program were very responsive to the development of organic vegetables on dry land. The participating farmers were actively working together to carried out all phases of activities from training, demonstration plots from planting, plant maintenance and harvesting. The results of these activities indicated that there has been a technology transfer process for developing organic vegetables in the dry land Dompu district.