by Team LEISA India | Mar 22, 2022 | Agroecology, Articles, Peri Urban Agriculture
Urban spaces can be innovatively used for food production. They can help city dwellers rethink their connection with food ecosystems and land in the process. Educational institutions provide a unique opportunity conducive to integrating food security as part of its... 
by Team LEISA India | Mar 22, 2022 | Agroecology, Articles, Peri Urban Agriculture
The health conscious urbanites are moving towards growing their own food. Starting as a hobby, urban farming is evolving as a necessary means to address issues of food security, physical and emotional well being. This calls for improved access to information and... 
by Team LEISA India | Mar 22, 2022 | Agroecology, Articles, Peri Urban Agriculture
Rapid urbanization, industrialization, land ceiling, construction of multi-storeyed buildings, wide roads, offices, markets have resulted in the non-availability of land for gardening work in big cities and towns. Ever-increasing population in cities and increasing... 
by Team LEISA India | Mar 22, 2022 | Agroecology, Articles, Peri Urban Agriculture
Peri-urban areas are not ‘waiting rooms’ for entry into urban areas. A fundamental change in mindsets is needed, to prevent further land-use changes and unregulated construction activities. The situation can be better managed by promoting and maintaining... 
by Team LEISA India | Mar 22, 2022 | Agroecology, Articles, Peri Urban Agriculture
Inspiring innovative structures and deep sense of recycling and reuse set this farmer innovator as a model to emulate for many aspiring urban gardeners Renowned Agricultural scientist, Dr. Rattan Lal in one of his talks, talked about how South Asia is considered as... 
by Team LEISA India | Mar 22, 2022 | Agroecology, Articles, Peri Urban Agriculture
Urban home gardening, limited to private residential spaces, has a potential to address the urban food supply chain, when expanded. In Kerala, urban home gardening, supported by governmental intervention and people’s social media-based initiative has become a wider...