Urban agriculture can be described as the growing of plants and the rearing of animals primarily for food and other domestic use within a city or a town and its environs. It also involves activities such as the production, producing, marketing, and delivery of farming products. urban agriculture consists of a number of production systems. they vary from domestic production and household level processing to large scale agriculture .the are usually done within the city periphery.
urban agriculture shows great potential in the fulfillment of basic human needs, it not only provides food but also ensures a sustainable distribution and production system thereby creating employment opportunities and regular income for individuals. It also helps countries in the protection of their environment and saving upon their foreign currency and transportation costs.
common types of urban agriculture?
- backyard gardens
- greenhouses
- forest gardens
- rooftops fardens
- green walls
- vertical farms
- tactical gardens
- street landscaping