Open AccessIntroduction to urban agriculture
Author(s) -
Luka Brezinščak,
Ana Poštek,
Ivica Kisić
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
agronomski glasnik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1848-8900
pISSN - 0002-1954
DOI - 10.33128/ag.81.6.4
Subject(s) - agriculture , government (linguistics) , urban agriculture , business , environmental planning , food security , sustainable agriculture innovation network , sustainable agriculture , population , sustainable development , private sector , urban planning , economic growth , geography , political science , economics , engineering , civil engineering , sociology , philosophy , linguistics , demography , archaeology , law
An increasing number of population in the cities has problems with food security, transportation and environmental protection. To misticate these problems, a new type of agriculture has been established: Urban Agriculture (UA). In this paper, we are introducing the concept of UA and provide basic information on the definition and forms of UA. The article aims to provide insight into the general concept of UA for sustainable city development. UA has a positive influence on social, environmental and economic life in the cities, which should encourage members of the government and private sector to utilize UA as an important part in city planning. However, there are reservations which should be taken into account, but by raising awareness we add to a better understanding of mechanisms in UA.