ENHANCING HOUSEHOLD ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP-ORIENTED HYDROPONIC TRAINING
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37478/mahajana.v7i2.8094Abstract
The rapid development of urban areas has reduced productive land availability and increased food demands among urban communities. This condition also occurs in Menur Pumpungan Subdistrict, Surabaya, where limited green open spaces and underutilised household land reduce opportunities for household-based food production and productive economic activities. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of residents, particularly PKK women groups, in household-scale hydroponic cultivation based on entrepreneurship. The program employed a participatory empowerment approach through preparation, implementation, evaluation, and reflection stages. Activities were conducted through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, discussions, and mentoring related to simple hydroponic cultivation, the production of liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) from household organic waste, and entrepreneurship development. Program evaluation was carried out using observation, documentation, and participant response questionnaires with a Likert scale ranging from 1–5. The results showed that participants responded very positively to the program, with evaluation scores ranging from 4.0 to 4.9. The training also generated tangible impacts, including improved participant skills in implementing simple hydroponic systems at home, utilizing kitchen waste as liquid organic fertilizer, and increasing motivation to develop household-based businesses from hydroponic products. This program contributed not only to improving community knowledge and practical skills but also to strengthening women’s empowerment, household food security, and sustainable urban household economic resilience.
Downloads
Keywords:
entrepreneurship, household food security, hydroponics, urban farmingReferences
Achmad, B., et al. (2022). Traditional Subsistence Farming of Smallholder Agroforestry Systems in Indonesia: A Review. In Sustainability (Vol. 14, Issue 14, p. 8631). https://doi.org/10.3390/su14148631
Akbar, A., Jairin, J., B, S., Tahir, R., Lukman, H., & Rusman, M. A. A. (2026). Study of Social Capital and Institutional Farm Women in the Development of Urban Farming in Makassar City TT - Study of Social Capital and Institutional Farm Women in the Development of Urban Farming in Makassar City. Tekirda? Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, 23(1), 212–221. https://doi.org/10.33462/jotaf.1647194
Artika, T. W., & Surahman, E. (2025). Pelatihan Urban Farming Hidroponik di Kecamatan Tembok Dukuh Surabaya. UNITY: Journal of Community Service, 2(1), 6-10. https://doi.org/10.70716/unity.v2i1.213
Aryani, I., Rohmah, R. N., Maimun, M. H., Alifah, S. N., Isnaningrum, I., & Roziaty, E. (2026). Urban farming transformation through a PAR approach: Enhancing production capacity and business management. Community Empowerment, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.31603/ce.15143
Badan Pusat Statistik. (2024). Statistik kependudukan dan ketahanan pangan Indonesia 2024. BPS RI. Diakses pada 23 Mei 2026, dari https://www.bps.go.id
Badan Pusat Statistik Kota Surabaya. (2025). Kota Surabaya dalam angka 2025. BPS Kota Surabaya. Diakses pada 23 Mei 2026, dari https://surabayakota.bps.go.id/id/publication/2025/02/28/bd1f25e59ae790cc8a7c0c0 7/kota-surabaya-dalam-angka-2025.html
Badan Pusat Statistik. (2024). Inflasi year-on-year (y-on-y) September 2024 sebesar 1,84 persen. BPS RI. Diakses pada 23 Mei 2026, dari https://www.bps.go.id/id/pressrelease/2024/10/01/2308/inflasi-year-on-year--y-on-y--september-2024-sebesar-1-84-persen-.html
Berling, P., & Sternberg, H. (2026). Sustainable Hydroponic Farming: Towards sustainable management of production and distribution. Journal of Cleaner Production, 538, 147315. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.147315
Bunga, N. I., Tobondo, Y. V., & Balo, M. J. (2025). Pemberdayaan Ibu Rumah Tangga Kelompok Tani Sesedongi Di Kelurahan Tentena Melalui Budidaya Sayuran Organik Dengan Memanfaatkan Limbah Pertanian Guna Meningkatkan Ekonomi Keluarga. Jurnal Abdi Insani, 12(3), 1292-1302. https://doi.org/10.29303/abdiinsani.v12i3.2383
Databoks Katadata. (2024). 10 provinsi dengan usaha urban farming terbanyak nasional 2023. Katadata Media Network. Diakses pada 23 Mei 2026 dari https://databoks.katadata.co.id/teknologi-telekomunikasi/statistik/37cdfad9e3cf434/10-provinsi-dengan-usaha-urban-farming-terbanyak-nasional-2023-jawa-barat-juaranya
Das, P., Woods, O., & Kong, L. (2026). Modelling nature? The digital twinning and untwinning of urban farms. Geoforum, 170, 104539. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2026.104539
Dewangga, A. W., Ramadhan, R. O., Setyawati, T. U., Faizah, S. N., Syamhari, A. S. L., Salsabillah, A., & Sumada, I. K. (2025). Inovasi Pembuatan Pakan Ternak Lele (Clarias sp.) dari Limbah Rumah Tangga dan Pertanian di Desa Karangkuten, Gondang, Mojokerto. Journal Human Resources 24/7. Abdimas: Abdimas, 3(4), 151-158. http://jhr247.org/index.php/JHR247AMAS/article/view/200
Dushkova, D., & Ivlieva, O. (2024). Empowering Communities to Act for a Change: A Review of the Community Empowerment Programs towards Sustainability and Resilience. In Sustainability (Vol. 16, Issue 19, p. 8700). https://doi.org/10.3390/su16198700
Dwijayantie, R., Ghozali, R. R. D. A., & Prasetyo, R. A. (2025). Inovasi Produk Lokal melalui Transformasi Bahan Pangan Desa Menjadi Produk Bernilai Tinggi di Desa Ngrapah Kecamatan Banyubiru. GOTAVA Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 3(1), 23-28. https://doi.org/10.59891/jpmgotava.v3i1.31
En, L. W., Lim, C. L., Kok, C. L., Koh, Y. Y., & Lee, C. C. C. (2026). Sustainable urban farming using a smart hydroponic approach using IoT and real time monitoring. Scientific Reports, 16(1), 8361. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-37971-4
Faghiri, H., Yusop, Z., & Mohamed, Z. A. (2026). The role of urban farming in enhancing food security in Malaysia: A systematic review. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1592(1), 12023. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1592/1/012023
Gea, B. J., Bago, R. A., Saragih, R. R., & Siregar, H. L. (2026). Pergeseran Nilai Gotong Royong Di Era Modern Pada Masyarakat Perkotaan Di Kecamatan Medan Tembung. JURNAL PARIS LANGKIS Pendidikan Pancasila Dan Kewarganegaraan, 6(2), 461–473.
Giyarsih, S. R., Armansyah, Zaelany, A. A., Latifa, A., Setiawan, B., Saputra, D., Haqi, M., Fathurohman, A., & Lamijo. (2024). The contribution of urban farming to urban food security: the case of “Buruan SAE.” International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development, 16(1), 262–281. https://doi.org/10.1080/19463138.2024.2384876
Guampe, F. A., Hasan, M., Huruta, A. D., Dewi, C., & Chen, A. P. (2022). Entrepreneurial Literacy of Peasant Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case in Indonesia. In Sustainability (Vol. 14, Issue 19, p. 12337). https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912337
Hairunisya, N., Rindrayani, S. R., & Subiyantoro, H. (2023). Community development and social welfare through entrepreneurship management training. Asian Management and Business Review, 3(2 SE-Articles), 107–120. https://doi.org/10.20885/AMBR.vol3.iss2.art1
Haryu, H., Hatta, H., Huroniyah, F., Zuhri, M. A. S., & Sholeh, F. (2025). Strategies Of Housewives in Strengthening the Economy Through Environmental Utilization for Family Education. FIKROTUNA: Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Manajemen Islam, 14(1 SE-Articles), 29–40. https://doi.org/10.32806/jf.v15i1.741
Hayati, S. H., & Rahayu, P. (2026). Fenomena Urban Heat Island dan kaitannya dengan urbanisasi wilayah di Subosukawonosraten Regional urbanization and its relationship with Urban Heat Island in Subosukowonosraten. Region: Jurnal Pembangunan Wilayah Dan Perencanaan Partisipatif, 21(1), 228–246. https://doi.org/10.20961/region.v21i1.98333
Husna, M., Kantun, S., & Soepeno, B. (2021). Empowerment of Housewives in Antirogo Village, District of Jember Through Training on Production of Cassava Rengginang. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 747(1), 12020. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/747/1/012020
Islami, S., Anggraini, D., Kornida, D., Yanti, B., Yonaldi, S., Nolasary, M. P., Haryoko, W., Rafindo, H., & Sabaggalet, Y. (2025). ECO ENZYME UNTUK SEMUA GERAKAN PENGOLAHAN SAMPAH DAPUR MENUJU RUMAH TANGGA DAN PERTANIAN ORGANIK. Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat DEWANTARA; Vol 8 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat DEWANTARA. https://doi.org/10.31317/jpmd.v8i2.1232
Januardi, D., Mariati, H., & Yulianita, Y. (2026). DAMPAK PERUBAHAN LAHAN SAWAH MENJADI LAHAN PERMUKIMAN TERHADAP PRODUKSI PADI DI KECAMATAN KOTO TANGAH. Jurnal Azimut, 7(2), 141-147. https://doi.org/10.31317/jaz.v7i2.1343
Kader, M. M. M. A., Azani Mustafa, W., Gunny, A. A. N., Setumin, S., Osman, M. K., Idris, M., Akbar, M. F., Nazri, S. N. M., & Zainol, M. Z. (2026). Development of hydroponic system using nutrient film technique (NFT) with IoT remote monitoring for urban farming. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3462(1), 90004. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0312895
Kaiwai, O., Tuhuteru, S., Wilil, F., Douw, L., Wandikbo, O., Kogoya, I., Agapa, R., Walela, F., Matuan, E., Tabuni, I., Karoba, Y., Karoba, D., & Mabel, R. (2022). Community Empowerment in Utilizing Yard Land To Support Village Food Security in the Covid-19 Era. Abdi Dosen: Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat, 6(3), 663. https://doi.org/10.32832/abdidos.v6i3.1250
Kiribou, R., Bedadi, B., Dimobe, K., Ndemere, J., Neya, T., Ouedraogo, V., & Dejene, S. W. (2024). Urban farming system and food security in sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of the current status and challenges. Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems, 9(1), e70007. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/uar2.70007
Mardiana, A., Nurdiana, Supatminingsih, T., Inanna, & Hasan, M. (2024). Independence of housewives through hydroponic urban farming as an effort to improve family economy. Journal of Agrosociology and Sustainability, 2(1 SE-Articles), 30–44. https://doi.org/10.61511/jassu.v2i1.2024.782
Martika, A., Sari, A., Putri, D. M., & Munir, M. (2026). Urban Farming as a Solution for Food Independence and New Job Opportunities in Bangka Belitung: A Case Study of Pangkalpinang City. International Journal of Economics and Management Research, 5(1), 144-160. https://doi.org/10.55606/ijemr.v5i1.620
Meilani, A. S., Afifah, N., Najah, S., & Aulia, S. (2024). Inovasi Pengolahan Limbah Organik Pertanian dan Rumah Tangga melalui Pembuatan Ecoenzyme untuk Masyarakat Desa Jambudipa. Proceeedings UIN SGD, 6(7), 1–12. https://proceedings.uinsgd.ac.id/index.php/proceedings/article/view/4491
Musthofa, M. M., Ronalmanto, R., Orisavianti, L. D., & Febianti, I. D. (2026). Participatory Design Model for Community-Based Rooftop Urban Farming. G-Tech: Jurnal Teknologi Terapan, 10(1 SE-Articles), 93–102. https://doi.org/10.70609/g-tech.v10i1.8356
Mutiara Ayuningtias, G., Istanabi, T., & Rini, E. F. (2025). Land Use Changes Prediction in Sustainable Food Agriculture Areas in Southern Suburbs of Surakarta City using Spatial Modeling. Desa-Kota: Jurnal Perencanaan Wilayah, Kota, Dan Permukiman, 7(1), 175–187.
Nanda, M. A., Dwiratna, S., & Amaru, K. (2023). Hydroponic cultivation training and its product processing for sustainable ecosystems in Lebakgede Area, Bandung City. Abdimas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang, 8(1), 103–112. https://doi.org/10.26905/abdimas.v1i1.8660
Nikam, K. N., & Nikam, N. V. (2026). Hydroponic design horizons: transforming urban landscapes for sustainable agriculture in the Indian context. Cities & Health, 10(1), 14–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/23748834.2024.2393476
Nur Hanifan Maulana, I., Dinata, C., Chisabul Amali, A., & Arya Dewi, D. (2024). Subsistence to commercial: urban farming transformation builds food security and social empowerment-NC-SA license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0). JRTI (Jurnal Riset Tindakan Indonesia), 9(2), 182–196.
O’Neill Robinson, M., Larice, M.A., Penniman, A., & Haycox, A. (Eds.). (2026). The Routledge Handbook of Urban Design Practice (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003013655
Pratama, A. K., Dewi, N. K., Oktawidyaman, A., Nurjaman, A. M., Darmawan, B. R., Akbar, D. A., & Putro, D. B. W. (2025). Pemanfaatan Galon Bekas Untuk Penanaman Terong Dan Cabai Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Perekonomian Pada Ibu-Ibu Pkk. An-Nizam, 4(1), 96–104. https://doi.org/10.33558/an-nizam.v4i1.10592
Putri, A., Ibrahim, J. T., Sutanto, A., Syafrani, S., Zargustin, D., & Harmaidi, D. (2026). Hydroponic on the Rise: A Study of Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intentions. Agrisocionomics: Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian; Vol 10, No 1 (2026): Maret 2026DO - 10.14710/Agrisocionomics.V10i1.26724 .
Rahmawati, S., Madjid, I., Bin Khoiry, M. A., Arafat, M. F., Salsa, N., Hutahean, D. P. S., Istara, I., Tarissa, L. D., Nasir, A. H. M., Akhi, M., Nasution, D. F. K., Claresta, J. B., Muhammad, A. R., & Fairuzzabadi, F. (2023). Enhancing student competencies through entrepreneurship and cultural collaboration: A community engagement approach. Journal of Community Service and Empowerment, 4(3 SE-Articles), 652–663. https://doi.org/10.22219/jcse.v4i3.29805
Raschke, I., Khan, A. A., & Sirsat, S. A. (2026). Hydroponic needs assessment using qualitative interview methods: A grower perspective. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 27, 102835. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2026.102835
Raza, G., Jan, K., & Kazmi, S. Z. A. (2024). Agri-entrepreneurship in developing countries – a systematic review of smallholders’ constraints. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 16(2), 328–348. https://doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-06-2024-0185
Reuters. (2024). Indonesia to expand farmland by 3 million hectares in self-sufficiency drive. Reuters. Diakses pada 23 Mei 2026, dari https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-expand-farmland-by-3-mln-hectares-self-sufficiency-drive-2024-10- 10/
Rukmana, S. N., et al. (2025). Budidaya Hidroponik Pakcoy Berbasis Barang Bekas: Solusi Urban Farming Inovatif dalam Mendukung Ketahanan Pangan Keluarga. SEWAGATI: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia, 4(3), 254-269. https://doi.org/10.56910/sewagati.v4i3.3161
Safitri, K. I., Abdoellah, O. S., & Gunawan, B. (2021). Urban Farming as Women Empowerment: Case Study Sa’uyunan Sarijadi Women’s Farmer Group in Bandung City. E3S Web of Conferences, 249. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202124901007
Säumel, I., Ligan, S., Bischof, A., Emilov Ivanov, E., Martinez-Izquierdo, L., Plassnig, S. N., & Pettit, M. (2026). Rising Strong: Cultivating Resilience in Edible City Entrepreneurship. Insights Into the Landscape of Urban Food Initiatives. Business Strategy and the Environment, n/a(n/a). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70564
Windiasih, R., Sari, L. K., Prastyanti, S., Sulaiman, A. I., & Sugito, T. (2023). Women Farmers Group Participation in Empowering Local Food Security. International Journal Of Community Service, 3(3 SE-Articles), 186–194. https://doi.org/10.51601/ijcs.v3i3.200
Wu, G., Li, T., Niu, G., Barickman, T. C., Masabni, J., & Zhang, Q. (2026). How Novel Biostimulants Enhance Resilience and Quality in Hydroponic Crop Production—A Review. Agronomy, 16(8), 827. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy16080827
Yusida, E., Maulidin, A. F., & Puspaningrum, A. (2021). Community Movement in Independent Vegetable Growing to Increase Household Food Security During the Pandemic. Journal of Interdisciplinary Socio-Economic and Community Study, 1(1 SE-Articles), 12–19. https://doi.org/10.21776/jiscos.ub.01.01.02
Zainuddin, M. (2026). PENGARUH PEMBANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR JALAN TANI TERHADAP PERUBAHAN SOSIAL EKONOMI MASYARAKAT DI DESA BARAKKANG KECAMATAN BUDONG-BUDONG KABUPATEN MAMUJU TENGAH. RESPUBLISIA: SOCIAL POLITICAL JOURNAL, 2(1), 77-92. http://journalfisipolunika.com/jfum/article/view/44
Zepeda, A., Ortíz-Rivera, M. C., Cannon, C. E. B., & Crump, A. (2026). Urban Farms as Social and Resiliency Spaces in San Juan, Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria. The Professional Geographer, 78(1), 69–76. https://doi.org/10.1080/00330124.2025.2569073
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Yuni Sri Rahayu, Yuliani Yuliani, Evie Ratnasari, Sari Kusuma Dewi, Novita Kartika Indah, Muhammad Zahrudin Afnan
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
The authors and other parties are bound to the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license (CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED) for the published articles. This permits users to:
Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
Attribution — You must give appropriate credit , provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.
No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
