New Stories From 'Urban Agriculture Notes'
Random header image... Refresh for more!

EBRD and FAO look at how cities are changing farming

Photo credit ©FAO/Giuseppe Bizzarri

Modern urban agriculture represents an innovative response to the food requirements of an increasingly urban global population. But how do we reimagine the links between cities, nature and agriculture?

FAO
30/08/2021

Excerpt:

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are launching a multifaceted global study on urban agriculture. The results will inform ERBD’s decisions in its countries of operation.

The study will identify promising areas for urban and peri-urban agriculture investment and policy-making – from rooftop farming to urban greening – highlighting technologies, emerging business models and their viability, opportunities and risks.

More than 500 market players and influencers have been already identified globally. These are from both the public and private sectors, including farming companies, technology providers, research centres, real estate investors, retailers and farmers’ associations.

Various approaches are being applied at the production level, with both vertical and horizontal farming models, and using hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics or soil-based modalities. In addition, some companies are investing in technologies, research and development in areas such as LED lighting, greenhouses, growing media, remote management apps, and robotics.

Read the complete article here.