Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Kampung Wisata Cokrodiningratan Berbasis Pertanian Perkotaan

Summary

Since 2001, Gajah Mada University (UGM) has contributed significantly to the Yogyakarta community, particularly in urban agriculture. The focus is on utilizing land and water resources to boost urban farming, especially in areas along the river where communities face challenges in food security and economic resilience. The pandemic highlighted the importance of strengthening local food production, and UGM’s postgraduate school is actively involved in training local residents to grow vegetables and fruits. This initiative aims to enhance food independence, reduce hardship during tough times, and eventually improve local economies through potential sales.

Takeaways

• 😀 UGM (Gajah Mada University) has been contributing to the community in Yogyakarta since 2001.
• 😀 One of the key areas yet to be fully explored is the potential of urban agriculture.
• 😀 Utilizing available land and water resources can significantly boost urban farming in Yogyakarta.
• 😀 The pandemic highlighted the need to strengthen the economic and food security of local communities, especially those living along the riverside.
• 😀 UGM has initiated several urban farming projects, but more acceleration is needed to expand their impact.
• 😀 The presence of UGM's postgraduate school provides crucial training for local farmers on growing vegetables and fruits in urban areas.
• 😀 Local communities are increasingly focusing on producing their own food, which is essential for sustainability in challenging times.
• 😀 There is a goal to achieve food self-sufficiency and eventually create a market for surplus produce.
• 😀 The hope is that through continued guidance and support, the community will be able to grow food successfully for both consumption and income generation.
• 😀 The collaboration between UGM and local communities aims to create more resilient and independent food production systems.

Q & A

What has Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) contributed to the local community since 2001?

Since 2001, UGM has made significant contributions, particularly in collaboration with local communities in the Yogyakarta city area. However, one area that has yet to be fully developed is the potential of urban agriculture.

What is the current focus of UGM's involvement in Yogyakarta's development?

UGM is focusing on utilizing available space and water resources to promote urban farming, an area that has not been fully developed yet.

Why is urban farming considered important at this moment?

Urban farming is seen as particularly important due to the economic and food security challenges faced by communities, especially those along the riverbanks, following the pandemic.

Which community in Yogyakarta is UGM specifically aiming to support through urban farming initiatives?

UGM is focusing on supporting the communities along the riverbanks, as they have a pressing need for economic and food security, which urban farming can help address.

How does urban farming aim to improve food security in Yogyakarta?

Urban farming is seen as a way to increase food production, allowing local communities to become self-sufficient in growing vegetables and fruits, thus enhancing food security.

What role does UGM's graduate school play in these initiatives?

UGM’s Graduate School is actively involved by providing training in urban farming techniques, such as planting vegetables and fruits in urban areas, to empower local communities.

How does the local community perceive UGM’s contribution to urban farming?

The local community appreciates UGM’s contribution, particularly in helping them become self-sufficient in food production, especially during difficult times.

What are the expected outcomes of the urban farming initiatives for the local community?

The expected outcomes include successful cultivation of vegetables and fruits for personal consumption, and potentially selling the produce in the future to improve the community’s economic situation.

What is the importance of continuing mentorship for urban farming participants?

Ongoing mentorship and monitoring are seen as essential to ensure the success of urban farming efforts, enabling participants to not only grow their own food but also achieve sustainable, long-term results.

What long-term impact does UGM hope to achieve through this urban farming initiative?

UGM hopes to achieve long-term economic empowerment and food security for local communities, particularly by turning urban farming into a sustainable, self-sufficient practice that can eventually contribute to the local economy.