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Potential of urban horticulture to secure food provisions in urban and peri-urban environments

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Sammanfattning

The production of vegetables and fruits within urban and peri-urban boundaries provides food for million of Africans in urban areas as well as livelihoods for thousands of urban growers. Thus, the socio-economic impact of urban horticulture is substantial. There is also a positivie effect on the environment through conservation of natural resources in city areas. However, there exists a need for technical development and official recognition of this type production to enhance sustainability. Furthermore, microbiological, chemical and physical food hazards need to be acknowledged.
OriginalspråkEngelska
Titel på värdpublikationUrban and peri-urban agriculture for food security in low-income countries
FörlagSLU Global, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Sidor33-35
Antal sidor2
ISBN (elektroniskt)978-91-576-9230-6
ISBN (tryckt)978-91-576-9229-0
StatusPublicerad - 2014

Publikationsserier

SerieSLU-Global Report
Numrering2014:4

Nyckelord

  • food safety hazards
  • horticulture
  • livelihoods
  • urban farming
  • urban horticulture

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