Empowering Self-Reliance for Food Security with Aisyiyah Sidoarjo in Limited Land Utilization

Objective: This study aims to enhance food security by empowering the members of
Pimpinan Daerah Aisyiyah (PDA) Sidoarjo through the utilization of narrow land for
sustainable agriculture. Many Aisyiyah members possess home yards or small plots of
land that remain underutilized, necessitating an intervention to promote efficient land
use practices. Method: The program involved a series of activities, including
socialization, training, and mentoring on various urban farming techniques such as
polybag cultivation, hydroponics, and verticulture. These approaches were introduced
to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure the proper cultivation of organic crops
through hands-on learning. Results: The implementation of hydroponic and organic
farming methods was successfully adopted by Aisyiyah members, leading to an increase
in household-scale agricultural productivity. Participants were able to cultivate crops
until harvest, demonstrating the effectiveness of the provided training. Moreover, they
developed the capability to create planting media and produce liquid organic fertilizers
independently, reinforcing sustainable agricultural practices. Novelty: This initiative
integrates community-based empowerment with technological advancements in urban
farming, specifically targeting women-led organizations in the context of food security.
The combination of hydroponic cultivation, organic farming, and independent fertilizer
production offers a replicable model for optimizing land use in urban and peri-urban
settings.