Putrajaya Urban Farming Programme
The Bumi Hijau Campaign since 2008 cultivates a sustainable urban farming ecosystem in Putrajaya — 4 active Community Gardens, the Urban Farming Master Plan 2030, and RM 1.64 million spent in 2025 for food security and community empowerment
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Overview
Since the Bumi Hijau Campaign was launched in 2008, Perbadanan Putrajaya has developed a comprehensive urban farming ecosystem — positioning Putrajaya not only as the federal administrative capital, but as a model green smart city promoting local food security, community empowerment, and sustainable living. With the launch of the Urban Farming Master Plan Putrajaya 2030 on 1 February 2025, the strategic direction of the programme is now reinforced for the decade ahead.
Function & Operations
The Putrajaya Urban Farming Programme operates through a network of 4 active Community Gardens (KK) strategically located across Putrajaya:
| Community Garden | Location | Precinct |
|---|---|---|
| KK 1 | Taman Rimba Desa | Precinct 9 |
| KK 2 | Residential Area | Precinct 8 |
| KK 3 | Residential Area | Precinct 9 |
| KK 4 | Residential Area | Precinct 14 |
| Kelulut Garden 1 | Taman Rimba Desa (Koperasi Komuniti Putrajaya Berhad) | Precinct 9 |
| Kelulut Garden 2 | Residential Area (Persatuan Penduduk Presint 15H) | Precinct 15 |
Putrajaya Community Gardens Map
Click a marker for details on each Community Garden
Each community garden serves as a venue for diverse urban farming development programmes coordinated with ministries, government departments, and academic institutions. Key programmes implemented in 2025 include:
Infrastructure & Development Programmes:
- Launch of the Urban Kit Programme at KK3, Precinct 9
- Construction of harvest collection space, irrigation & rainwater management system, solar system, and hydroponics system at KK Putradamai, Precinct 11
- Construction of fertigation system, harvest collection space, solar system, and garden gateway at KK PPAM Larai, Precinct 6
- Clearance, pedestrian pathway, garden gateway construction at KK PPAM Ketumbar, Precinct 17
- Anti-climb security fencing at KK Larai (Precinct 6) and KK P11k (Precinct 11)
- Pedestrian pathway and staircase construction at KK Phase 4C, Precinct 8
Community & Empowerment Programmes:
- B40 Community Development Programme at Pangsapuri Putra Damai, Precinct 11 — seed planting & compost production activities (26 April 2025)
- Community Garden Bazaar, Federal Territory, at Urban Farming & Kelulut Open Day Putrajaya 2025 (1–2 February 2025)
- Urban Farming Exhibition at Karnival Putrajaya 2025
- Technical services at community, school, and university exhibitions at Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025
Knowledge & Capacity Programmes:
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Course jointly organised with the Department of Agriculture
- Knowledge Transfer Course: Organic Compost Production from fruit peel and garden waste — jointly organised with UPM
- Agricultural input supply (fertilisers and planting materials) under the Food Security Strengthening Programme in collaboration with KPKM
System Architecture
Each Community Garden’s infrastructure is progressively upgraded with integrated green technology components:
Production Layer: The fertigation and automated irrigation systems ensure efficient and controlled supply of water and nutrients to crops. The hydroponics system installed at KK Putradamai (Precinct 11) enables soilless cultivation with significantly more efficient water use compared to conventional methods. Each zone features cultivation plots designed to maximise yield, particularly for high-value crops such as rock melon and chilli.
Waste Management & Composting Layer: Sustainable Composting stations are built using anaerobic composting bins and centralised open compost designs, converting organic waste from community kitchens and dry leaves into high-quality organic fertiliser — indirectly reducing solid waste disposal to landfills while fostering recycling awareness among younger generations and local residents.
Energy & Water Layer: Each harvest collection space is equipped with an off-grid solar system providing self-sufficient energy for garden management facilities. Rainwater harvesting systems are installed to reduce dependence on piped water supply. Farm site designs comply with the Putrajaya Landscape Master Plan, ensuring seamless integration between cultivation spaces, rainwater systems, and existing landscape.
Kelulut Ecosystem: Two kelulut (stingless bee) hubs at Taman Rimba Desa (Precinct 9) and Precinct 15H serve as natural pollination agents to improve overall agricultural productivity, while producing commercially valuable community kelulut honey.
2025 Budget Allocation:
| Programme / Allocation | Allocation (RM) | Expenditure (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| PPJ — Urban Farming Management & Development Programme | 150,000 | 261,238.00 |
| PPJ — Upgrading KK1 as Community Hub | 200,000 | 149,980.00 |
| JWP (Federal Fund) KWM 317 | 200,000 | 186,755.90 |
| KPKM — Food Security | 2,000,000 | 994,785.57 |
| Rooftop Urban Farming PPJ (Vegetable Seedlings) | — | 49,500.00 |
| TOTAL | 2,550,000 | 1,642,259.47 |
Public Impact
The Putrajaya Urban Farming Programme has opened real supplementary income opportunities for local communities — rock melon and chilli harvests yield returns of thousands of ringgit per season. Community garden produce has also been adopted as corporate gifts by various government agencies, reflecting the commercial quality and value of Putrajaya’s urban farming products. Through the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) concept and support from the Ministry of Federal Territories, the programme continues to be developed as a sustainable urban farming model contributing to food security, environmental conservation, and quality of life improvement for 125,200 Putrajaya residents (DOSM 2025).
Key Highlights
Technology Stack
