EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH TRAINING ON HYDROPONIC AGRICULTURE METHODS IN INCREASING FOOD INDEPENDENCE IN MERUYA UTARA,WEST JAKARTA

Abstract

Changes in urban land use are increasing along with the growth and development of urban areas. Economic and population growth as well as community preferences as drivers of land use change are reflected in land use patterns in urban areas. Urban areas need policies to control changes in land use to realize family food independence and sustainable urban development. Urban agricultural practices that are currently developing follow zone characteristics and are in accordance with land availability. Urban agricultural activities are limited to vegetables, horticulture, ornamental plants and medicinal plants. This paper aims to describe the use of limited urban land for agriculture, women's empowerment and family food independence. The results of this activity are direct practice of the hydroponic method which can be carried out on limited land as well as ongoing guidance to women and housewives in North Meruya.