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Rooftop Agriculture in the Urban Global South: The Experience of Johannesburg

Jayne M. Rogerson

Modern Geográfia

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This article examines the organization and current state of rooftop agriculture in Johannesburg, South Africa, drawing on existing material. Johannesburg hosts the largest cluster of rooftop farms, primarily established for social considerations, with fewer projects for commercial reasons or business image enhancement. The study investigates the challenges confronting these rooftop farming projects.