Profitability andsustainability of urban and peri-urban agriculture

Profitability andsustainability of urban and peri-urban agriculture

Year of publication 2007

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 108

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title Agricultural management, marketing and finance occasional paper

Series number 2224-8498

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Urban agriculture (UA) is a dynamic concept that comprises a variety of livelihood systems ranging from subsistence production and processing at the household level to more commercialized agriculture. It takes place in different locations and under varying socio-economic conditions and political regimes. The diversity of UA is one of its main attributes, as it can be adapted to a wide range of urban situations and to the needs of diverse stakeholders. This paper aims to provid e pertinent information on profitability and sustainability of UA to a wide audience of managers and policymakers from municipalities, ministries of agriculture, local government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), donor organizations and university research institutions. It aims to highlight the benefits of linkages between agriculture and the urban environment, leading to a more balanced understanding of the conflicts and synergies. It examines how UA can contribute subst antially to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in reducing urban poverty and hunger (MDG 1) and ensuring environmental sustainability (MDG 7).

Language English

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