HYDROPONIC INNOVATION: ADVANCING MODERN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY IN MERUYA SELATAN

Abstract

The community service program (PPM) was conducted with the target partners in Meruya Selatan Urban Village, West Jakarta. Based on the situational analysis, agriculture remains a key sector in supporting national food security. However, limited agricultural land and the declining quality of soil due to excessive use of chemical substances present major challenges that must be addressed. Hydroponics, as a modern soil-less farming technology, offers an innovative solution to enhance food production in an efficient, environmentally friendly, and sustainable manner. This technology enables communities, particularly in urban areas with limited land availability, to engage in independent farming. The objective of this activity is to provide training and assistance to the community on hydroponic systems, from fundamental concepts to practical implementation. With this knowledge, the community can utilize hydroponics as a modern farming alternative to improve productivity, strengthen food security, and create sustainable economic opportunities.