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The Journal of Rural Development and Applied Technology (JoRDAT) publishes peer-reviewed interdisciplinary research that bridges scientific knowledge, applied technology, and community empowerment to advance sustainable rural development. The journal provides an international platform for practical innovations, engineering solutions, and evidence-based approaches that improve rural livelihoods, strengthen local resilience, and support long-term sustainability.
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JoRDAT is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal by Institut Teknologi Bandung focusing on interdisciplinary, applied research for sustainable rural development.
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This study aims to evaluate the Community Satisfaction Index (CSI) associated with the implementation of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) in enhancing high-lycopene tomato cultivation. Employing a quantitative survey design, the research assessed participant satisfaction across nine core components, including program requirements, procedures, service delivery, costs, staff competence, and infrastructure support. The results indicate a generally high level of satisfaction, with the overall CSI reaching 92.06, which classifies the program performance as “very good.” Among the assessed components, the Competence of Program Staff received the highest rating, reflecting the vital role of knowledgeable facilitators in ensuring program success. While most components were positively evaluated, facilities and infrastructure emerged as areas requiring further development to enhance long-term sustainability. The use of simple yet impactful technologies, coupled with clear communication and open knowledge-sharing sessions, contributed to the program’s positive reception. These findings suggest that the program was well-accepted by the community and is considered feasible for continuation and potential expansion in similar agricultural contexts.
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This community service activity aims to implement the Sustainable Food House Area Model (SFHAM) as an effort to improve food security and community welfare in Cicadas Village, Cibeunying Kidul District, Bandung. The activity stages include site surveys and coordination with relevant parties, socialization of the SFHAM concept, and training in innovative farming techniques such as hydroponics, the Dutch Bucket System (DBS), and the Organic Tower Garden (OTG). The results of the activity demonstrate success in enhancing residents’ knowledge and skills in managing their yards as sustainable food sources, as well as their ability to independently produce healthy food. SFHAM has proven to be an effective approach for local food security in urban areas when supported by continuous mentoring and active community participation. Evaluation and monitoring indicate the need for continuous mentoring and adaptation of methods to local conditions to ensure the sustainability of the program. Thus, the implementation of SFHAM is expected to support local food security, improve family economics, and contribute to sustainable environmental management in urban areas.
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The primary challenge faced by farmers in Haurngombong Village is their low bargaining power in marketing agricultural produce, which is attributed to limited access to market information, capital, and distribution channels. To address this, the Center for Rural Empowerment (P2D), along with the Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) Berbudi, initiated the Digital Platform Utilization Program in Haurngombong Village to strengthen the position of farmers as producers. This program aims to assist farmers in distributing and marketing their agricultural products through a digital platform, enabling them to determine a fairer selling price and expand their market network. Additionally, the program serves as a collaborative platform for farmer communities, such as the Women Farmers Group, and MSEs actors in the surrounding village area. The empowerment activities employ the Participatory Learning Activity (PLA) method, emphasizing participatory learning through lectures, discussions, and direct practice (learning by doing). The activities included initial socialization, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), website design creation, product information collection, digital marketing training, and daily transaction recording. The program also promotes the active role of BUMDes Berbudi in assisting with product marketing, including participation in bazaars like Milangkala Desa Haurngombong and Jatifest 2023 at the ITB Jatinangor Campus. Although the program has yielded positive impacts, constraints remain, primarily related to farmers
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