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Database research record2015·Global

A systematic review of urban agriculture and food security impacts in low-income countries

Poulsen M. N., McNab P. R., Clayton M. L., Neff R. A.

Food Policy 55:131-146

Urban Farm DB summary

Synthesizing 35 peer-reviewed studies from 1980-2013, this review finds urban agriculture in low-income countries can improve food availability and dietary diversity, especially benefiting women, though income gains are not always sufficient to ensure household food security.