Asp, Håkan
- Department of Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Report chapter2014
Potential of urban horticulture to secure food provisions in urban and peri-urban environments
Asp, Håkan; Alsanius, Beatrix
Abstract
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.
Keywords
food safety hazards; horticulture; livelihoods; urban farming; urban horticulture
Published in
SLU-Global Report
2014, number: 2014:4, pages: 33-35
Title: Urban and peri-urban agriculture for food security in low-income countries
Publisher: SLU Global
SLU Authors
Alsanius, Beatrix
- Department of Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Department of Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
UKÄ Subject classification
Horticulture
Publication identifier
- ISBN: 978-91-576-9229-0
- eISBN: 978-91-576-9230-6
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/56597