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Database research record2021·Global

Urban agriculture to enhance a city from a sustainability point of view

S Priyadharshina, V. Sumitra Devi, Sheeba Chander

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This paper explores urban agriculture as a solution to the increasing urban population's reliance on rural areas for food. It defines urban agriculture as developing, processing, and distributing food in or around metropolitan areas, including various practices like animal cultivation and agroforestry. The paper suggests that urban agriculture can enable cities to implement sustainable practices, reduce carbon footprints, and foster self-sustainability.