Urban agriculture
Urban (or peri-urban) agriculture is the practice of agriculture (include crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry activities) within or surrounding the bounderies of cities.
The land used may be private residential land (use of private pieces of land, balconies, walls or building roofs), public roadside land or river banks.
Urban farming is practiced for income-earning or food-producing activities. It contributes to food security and food safety in two ways : first it increases the amount of food available to people living in cities, and second it allows fresh vegetables and fruits to be made available to urban consumers.
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