Urban Farming in Pandemic Covid-19 and How the Economic Impact Analysis for Communities Kauman Village, Malang City

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Ni'Matul Istiqomah, Wahjoedi, Lutfi Asnan Qodri, Norfaridza Bint Mohd Radzi

2023 E3S Web of Conferences Vol. 444 Conference paper Cited by 2 Quartile

Abstract

Urban farming is a sustainable and adaptable farming alternative. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, urban farming is an efficient alternative since it does not require high mobility. This study examined the efficacy of implementing urban farming with the Communityas Economic Impact Analysis (EIA). This type of research is qualitative research with deep interview techniques by the 7 participants. The participants are the people of Kauman Village, Malang City, East Java, Indonesia. The results showed that the impact of urban farming in Kauman significantly increased the communityas Economic Impact Analysis (EIA). The publicas perception of the application of urban farming is quite good. Most people perceive the benefits of implementing urban farming, including using green land around their houses. According to Economic Impact Analysis, implementing urban farming can increase well-being in terms of food security. Community participation in implementing urban farming looks quite effective and enthusiastic so that people, individually and in groups, perceive the benefits of implementing this farming system. © 2023 EDP Sciences. All rights reserved.

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Department of Development Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia; Department of Development Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Univesitas Brawijaya, Indonesia; Department of Educational Planning and Policy, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia