Urban agriculture is the growing of plants and the
raising of animals for food and other uses, and related
processing and marketing activities, within and around
cities and towns.

Urban agriculture has received increased attention in
the past few years from development organizations
and national and local authorities in developing and
developed countries.

With its multiple functions, urban agriculture plays an
important role in urban poverty alleviation and social
inclusion, urban food security, urban waste
management and urban greening.