China’s Adaptation to Urban Agriculture for Sustainable Food Supply: Case Studies and Policy Implications

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10.2991/978-2-38476-295-8_10How to use a DOI?

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Urban agriculture; Sustainability; Agriculture; Public policy; Urban Studies; Case analysis

Abstract

China’s large demand for agricultural produce has increasingly placed more pressure on its agricultural sector which is only exacerbated by the nation’s limited arable land. Due to this, the nation has turned to unsustainable farming practices, specifically an overuse of fertilizers and pesticides, to meet its agricultural needs. A bulk of China’s agriculture goes to the nation’s cities and urban areas, which have increased due to rapid urbanization. urban agriculture is already present throughout Asian cities in two forms: Intra-urban agriculture is conducted within dense urban centers, in locations such as rooftops. peri-urban agriculture is farming done in the less populated regions surrounding urban centers often with more land. This paper conducts case analysis for four cities, each city presents a unique example of the conditions of success for urban agriculture. Shanghai demonstrates the impact and significance of sufficient funding in ensuring the success of urban agriculture. Tokyo provides an example of government policy supporting and fostering successful intra-urban agriculture. Robust peri-urban agriculture in Beijing shows that peri-urban agriculture can be used effectively to produce large amounts of produce around even the largest cities. Finally, Singapore shows that despite challenges with limited farmland innovative technology paired with effective utilization of vertical space can allow intra-urban agriculture to strive even in the densest urban environments. To conclude, support from specific government policies, funding for technology advancement, and a robust combination of peri- and intra-urban agriculture should be used to allow urban agriculture to thrive within China’s cities and combat its agricultural challenges.

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AU  - Ziyang Yang
AU  - Yufei Chen
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/10/21
TI  - China’s Adaptation to Urban Agriculture for Sustainable Food Supply: Case Studies and Policy Implications
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Public Administration, Health and Humanity Development (PAHHD 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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EP  - 85
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-295-8_10
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