The urban agriculture revolution: implications for water use in cities
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2014
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Ward, J.
Ward, P.
Saint, C.P.
Mantzioris, E.
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Water, 2014; 41(1):69-74
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Urban agriculture accounts for almost one-fifth of global food production, contributing to food security and livelihoods for many people in the developing world. Non-commercial urban food production - in household backyards, schools and community gardens - is also a fast-growing activity in developed countries due to rising food costs and greater awareness of the health and social benefits from fresh, local and largely organically produced fruits and vegetables. Meanwhile, commercial food production in the periurban fringe remains under threat from urban encroachment due to ongoing greenfield property development.
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Copyright 2014 Australian Water Association. Reproduced with kind permission of the Australian Water Association for non-commercial purposes only.