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以科技为抓手 以服务为载体 全面推进奉贤都市农业发展
2005李伯才 · 上海农村经济 · China (Shanghai)
This article outlines the development of Fengxian District's agriculture in Shanghai, China, in response to China's WTO entry and the city's modernization and urban-rural integration goals. It proposes that Fengxian District will be transformed into a high-standard, high-level, international, and modern coastal urban agriculture area through diligent research, scientific demonstration, and active exploration.
PolicyUrban–rural linkageEconomicsFood sovereignty & justiceReview of research on urban-agriculture in China
2005Zhong Wan · · China
A systematic review of research literature on urban agriculture in China revealed that Chinese academia has focused on the origin, definition, connotation, and localized demonstration studies of urban agriculture. However, systematic research on theoretical deepening and the relationship with urban development is scarce. Approximately six genres of domestic urban agriculture research were identified.
PolicyEconomicsUrban–rural linkage发展都市农业 打造现代农业村——都市农业综合开发发展创新之我见
2005郑仕源 · Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni · China
This paper discusses the development of urban agriculture and modern agricultural villages in metropolitan rural areas of China. It argues that metropolitan agriculture is crucial for China's agricultural development and for improving farmers' living standards. In the context of WTO entry and international competition, agricultural comprehensive development should focus on addressing "three rural issues" by integrating local conditions to define key directions, regions, and projects.
PolicyEconomicsUrban–rural linkageA STUDY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN AGRICULTURAL TOURISM INDUSTRY IN CHONGQING
2005WU Xue-qin · Journal of Sichuan Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine · China (Chongqing)
The urban agricultural tourism industry in Chongqing is expected to extend the agricultural chain in its outskirts and enrich urban and rural tourism. Its development is projected to increase employment for surplus labor, help solve issues related to farmers, countryside, and agriculture, and raise farmers' income. This is anticipated to narrow the urban-rural gap and promote harmonious economic and social development in the region.
EconomicsUrban–rural linkageCommunityStrategic Problems on Coordinated Development Between Urban-agriculture and Urbanization of Tianjin
2005Sun Guo-xing · Tianjin Agricultural Sciences · China (Tianjin)
This article analyzes the mutual impacts of urban agriculture and urbanization in Tianjin, China, and suggests ways for urban-rural integrated coordinated development. It discusses key strategic problems for further development based on the current situation of urban agriculture and urbanization. The article reports on strategy and general development trends for urban agriculture and urbanization.
Governance failureUrban–rural linkagePolicyEconomicsSOME QUESTIONS ON URBAN AGRICULTURE
2005Wanbin Zhu · Keji daobao · China
This paper discussed various questions concerning Urban Agriculture (UA) research in China, covering its origin, concept, functions, and land use planning. It also provided suggestions regarding common misconceptions, potential research areas, and strategies for the sustainable development of UA.
PolicyUrban–rural linkageClimate change实施“三名工程”打造教育强区
2005李仁杰 · 决策导刊 · China (Chongqing)
The Jiulongpo District in Chongqing, China, has implemented "high-tech strategy, urbanization strategy, and urban agriculture strategy" under the guidance of a scientific development concept. The district committee and government emphasize coordinated economic and social development and highly value education. The abstract describes the district's general development strategies and its focus on education, mentioning urban agriculture as one of the strategies.
PolicyEconomicsUrban–rural linkage围绕山水做文章 依托优势搞旅游——浅谈武隆发展旅游都市农业的思路
2005周绿林 · Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni · China
Tourism is a leading industry for job creation and environmental protection in the 21st century, bringing comprehensive benefits with high relevance and strong driving force. In Wulong County, cultivating and developing urban tourism agriculture based on resource advantages and implementing a strong tourism county strategy are crucial for economic development and social progress.
EconomicsCommunityUrban–rural linkageOn Developing Chongqing Agriculture Tourism
2004Gang Kang · Journal of Chongqing Polytechnic College · China (Chongqing)
This article positions urban agriculture tourism as a new method for sustainable development in tourism, outlining the concepts and development of urban agriculture and urban agriculture tourism in Chongqing. It illustrates the advantages of urban agriculture tourism in Chongqing and presents four types of agricultural tourism development for the region. Based on this information, the article puts forward suggestions for developing urban agriculture tourism in Chongqing.
EconomicsUrban–rural linkagePolicy因势利导 统筹兼顾 积极发展都市农业
2004朱慧娟 · 浙江现代农业 · China
In recent years, Yinzhou District's agriculture has actively promoted the adjustment of its industrial structure and industrialization, achieving sustained and healthy development aimed at increasing agricultural efficiency and farmers' income. Following the conversion of Yinxian County into a district, administrative barriers with the Ningbo urban area were removed, facilitating the rational flow of production factors and opening new avenues for the district's socio-economic development. This has led to the emergence of numerous large-scale, high-grade leading agricultural enterprises.
EconomicsPolicyUrban–rural linkageStudy on the modification of agriculture structure and functions of Chongqing Urbanism Circle
2004Lai Chang-wei · Journal of Chongqing Institute of Commerce · China (Chongqing)
This study examines the declining proportion of agriculture in Chongqing Urbanism Circle's total economic gross due to civilization and industrialization. It asserts that agriculture's status remains important for perfecting city functions and developing industries. Modifying agricultural structure and functions and developing modern urban agriculture are identified as significant tasks for promoting Chongqing's agricultural and overall industrial development within the Urbanism Circle.
EconomicsPolicyUrban–rural linkageUrban and peri-urban agricultural production in Beijing municipality and its impact on water quality
2003James M. Wolf, M S van Wijk, X Cheng, Yuanhao Hu, C.A. van Diepen, A.W. Jongbloed, H van Keulen, C H Lu, R.P. Roetter · Environment and Urbanization · China (Beijing)
This paper reviews agricultural production trends in Beijing Municipality and their impact on water quality. Rapid urbanization and agricultural intensification have led to concerns regarding water resource quantity and quality. The agricultural sector, while supplying food, is a major water user and has contributed to significant water supply-demand gaps and high levels of water pollution, particularly from intensive crop, vegetable, and livestock production.
Environmental trade-offsUrban–rural linkageEconomicsClimate changeOrganic cycleConsideration for Developing Modern Urban Agriculture in Beijing Area
2003Shi Ya · Journal of Beijing Union University · China (Beijing)
This study focused on new ideas and avenues for developing modern urban agriculture in the Beijing area. It considered various agricultural development styles, concluding that modern urban agriculture holds strategic significance for optimizing the city's structure and advancing its modernization level.
PolicyUrban–rural linkage赋于农业新内涵 构建发展新格局--关于奉贤都市农业发展的思考
2003俞凯丰 · 上海农村经济 · China (Shanghai)
This paper discusses the profound changes in agriculture's function, its role in urbanization, and urban-rural relations within the context of Shanghai's development into an international metropolis. Following fundamental shifts in China's agricultural product supply and demand, agriculture in metropolitan suburbs is no longer merely a subsidiary food base. New urban demands and qualitative changes in agriculture necessitate its extension into secondary and tertiary industries and integration with cities, thereby giving agriculture new connotations and functions, and forming a new development pattern.
PolicyUrban–rural linkageEconomicsFarmers' Views on the Green Belt in Seoul
2003Han-Cheol Hwang, Soo‐Myung Choi · Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning · South Korea (Seoul)
A study in Seoul examined farmers' views on the Green Belt policy. Leaseholders did not want changes, while landowning farmers desired revision or dissolution, with both groups citing development delays and difficulty changing land use. The Green Belt policy was found to cause development delays and land use change difficulties, indicating negative impacts on farmers.
Governance failurePolicyUrban–rural linkageCommunityResearch on Urban Agriculture and Urbanization Process
2003Lei Qion, Peng Ke-shan · Journal of Chongqing University. English Edition · China
This paper addresses three agricultural problems in China: slow agricultural growth, lagging rural development, and low peasant income. These issues, stemming from urban-rural disparities and financial deviations from the planned economy era, are analyzed with urban agriculture presented as an effective solution. The paper discusses the importance, basic concepts, and characteristics of urban agriculture, summarizes its role and development model in the Yangling agricultural high technology and production model area, and proposes sustainable development countermeasures based on advanced experiences from China and abroad.
Urban–rural linkageEconomicsPolicyFood sovereignty & justiceThought about urban agriculture development in Shenyang
2003Jiang Nai-li · · China (Shenyang)
This article defines urban agriculture, analyzes the advantages and necessity of its development in Shenyang, and proposes a suitable model, based on an extensive review of materials. The author concludes that broadening the function of urban agriculture is necessary to find a development path with Chinese characteristics.
PolicyUrban–rural linkageEconomicsA Study On the Agricultural Industrialization Development in Metropolitan Periphery
2003You Shao · · China (Chongqing)
This paper examines the development of urban agricultural industrialization in the metropolitan periphery, using Chongqing, China, as an example. It identifies the position, role, and favorable conditions of urban agriculture, which embodies economic, social, and ecological functions. The study also highlights existing problems in Chongqing's agricultural industrialization and proposes countermeasures.
Governance failurePeri-urban agricultureEconomicsPolicyUrban–rural linkageOn Developing Logistics Serving Chinese Agriculture
2003Xie Pei-xiu · Zhongguo liutong jingji · China
This paper argues that developing logistics for agriculture is an urgent need for rural institutional reform in China, where attention is required for factor saving and optimization. It proposes that the government should reform state-owned grain enterprises, support diverse logistics enterprises, foster modern logistics, and establish regional peasant cooperative organizations and urban farming product distribution systems. Additionally, a new grain security system based on modern logistics and market-based operations should be established.
EconomicsPolicyUrban–rural linkage实施都市农业发展战略全面建设小康社会—本刊顾问 郑州市农业局局长王瑞桐访谈
2003董艳华 · 河南农业 · China (Zhengzhou)
In recent years, Zhengzhou Municipal Bureau of Agriculture has actively developed urban agriculture and agro-tourism, focusing on pollution-free vegetables, brand building, and market expansion, guided by the policy of "serving the city, enriching farmers, prospering the economy, and optimizing the ecology." These efforts have significantly contributed to Zhengzhou's urban construction and economic development. Currently, 4 million farmers in Zhengzhou are making new contributions towards building a moderately prosperous society.
PolicyEconomicsUrban–rural linkageThe Basic Trend and Regional Effect of Agricultural Structure Adjustment in China
2003Yansui Liu · · China
China's agricultural structure adjustment from 1997 to 2000 focused on comprehensive adjustments of quality, varieties, industrial, and regional structures. While distinctive agriculture increased by 3.1% during this period, the effects of the adjustment varied significantly due to regional comparative advantages. Notably, foodstuff crop seeding areas dropped by 3.97% and foodstuff yield by 6.47% nationally, with visible drops in 22 provinces, leading to a warning that loosening vigilance on food security necessarily leads to a significant drop in China's food security.
Limited or null effectPolicyUrban–rural linkageEconomicsUrban Agriculture Is the Inevitable Choice of Building an All-round
2003Yong Zhao · · China
This paper discusses the characteristics and significance of urban agriculture development in China. It analyzes urban agriculture as an effective way to increase the per-capita income of peasants, which is central to building an all-round well-off society in the countryside. The paper also explores countermeasures for developing urban agriculture.
EconomicsPolicyUrban–rural linkageOn Development of Urban Agriculture Tourism in Guangzhou
2002Zhou Xiao · · China (Guangzhou)
This article discussed the development of urban agriculture tourism in Guangzhou from four aspects: the concept of urban agriculture and urban agriculture tourism, the superiority of developing agriculture tourism in Guangzhou, the conception of developing urban agriculture tourism in Guangzhou, and some related discussions.
Urban–rural linkageEconomicsUrban Agriculture, the Direction of Agricultural Development in Yuxi
2001Weiguo Gao · · China (Yuxi)
This abstract proposes that agricultural production activities in Yuxi should be integrated with urban economic activities centered in Kunming. The goal is to occupy the market, serve more people, establish regional comparative advantages, and build foundational elements for urbanization.
EconomicsUrban–rural linkagePolicyAn Analysis of Suburban AgricuIturaI Land Allocation System and Sustainable Development Strategy──Taking Kaifeng Suburban as an example
2001Zhao Shu-mao · 系统科学与系统工程学报(英文版) · China (Kaifeng)
This paper discusses the structure and efficiency of agricultural land use in Kaifeng Suburban, China, based on system theory. It reveals current problems such as benefit deviation from resource allocation and distinguished unemployment. The study advances resolution measures for sustainable development, including farmland protection, ecological agriculture, sustainable land use, and decreased input of synthetic matter.
Economic viabilityUrban–rural linkagePolicyEconomics