The hidden potential of urban horticulture
2020
This paper uses a case study of Sheffield, UK, to explore the area of land potentially available to grow fruit and vegetables within urban areas, including both soil-based horticulture as well as soil-free controlled-environment horticulture on flat roofs. The study estimates that existing allotment land in Sheffield can produce enough fruit and vegetables for around 3% of the city’s population. The paper suggests that by using 10% of domestic gardens and 10% of the additional suitable land identified, this could produce enough fruit and vegetables for 12% of Sheffield’s population. The paper explores the related labour needs as well as the potential of roof.
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Tema: Food production and ecosystem management
Etiqueta: Agroecology, Household food security, Urban and peri-urban agriculture
Organización: FCRN
Autor: Edmondson, J.L. and al.
Año: 2020
Tipo: Articles
City (País): United Kingdom
Región: Europe
Formato de recurso: Document