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Database research record2021·Colombia

Experiencias relevantes de agricultura urbana y periurbana en Colombia

Ramón Antonio Mosquera Mena, Yolvi Prada Millán

Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia eBooks

Urban Farm DB summary

Urban and peri-urban agriculture in Colombia offers benefits such as alleviating food insecurity and creating jobs, but currently lacks government policies to support these processes. This paper contextualizes relevant experiences and technical tools for implementing agroecological orchards, emphasizing environmental and social sensitivity. It also notes that agricultural research in Colombia is still emerging, requiring more applied research for technological development to benefit communities and farmers.