Effects of CAP Reform on Peri-urban Agricultural Area in Umbrian Valley (Central Italy)

Urban Farm DB summary

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) document from 2004 recognized the strategic value of peri-urban agriculture, describing these areas as complex territories with important economic, environmental, and social roles. The document also noted that peri-urban areas may include less favored areas, entitling local farmers to additional indemnity for natural or environmental limitations.