Access to rural credit markets in developing countries, the case of Vietnam: A literature review
Agricultural sectors play an important role in the process of economic development of a
country, especially in developing ones. Vietnam is known as an emerging market, which …
country, especially in developing ones. Vietnam is known as an emerging market, which …
A framework for integrating agriculture in urban sustainability in Australia
AH Sarker, JF Bornman, D Marinova - Urban Science, 2019 - mdpi.com
Rapid urbanisation all over the world poses a serious question about urban sustainability in
relation to food. Urban agriculture can contribute to feeding city dwellers as well as …
relation to food. Urban agriculture can contribute to feeding city dwellers as well as …
A comparative assessment of land suitability evaluation methods for agricultural land use planning at village level
Defining the relationship between soil characteristics and crop requirements must be the first
step in planning future agriculture land use. The aim of the present study is to identify the …
step in planning future agriculture land use. The aim of the present study is to identify the …
Landscape sequences along the urban–rural–natural gradient: A novel geospatial approach for identification and analysis
M Vizzari, M Sigura - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2015 - Elsevier
Human influence on the environment differs in terms of distribution and intensity, thus
producing a gradient of landscape modifications that translates into different landscape …
producing a gradient of landscape modifications that translates into different landscape …
Gardening in the desert: a spatial optimization approach to locating gardens in rapidly expanding urban environments
Background Food access is a global issue, and for this reason, a wealth of studies are
dedicated to understanding the location of food deserts and the benefits of urban gardens …
dedicated to understanding the location of food deserts and the benefits of urban gardens …
A modeling framework for the strategic design of local fresh-food systems
H Flores, JR Villalobos - Agricultural Systems, 2018 - Elsevier
The increase in demand for locally grown products over the last couple of decades has
created one of the fastest growing sectors within the fresh produce industry. Our hypothesis …
created one of the fastest growing sectors within the fresh produce industry. Our hypothesis …
The spatiotemporal evolution of rural landscape patterns in Chinese metropolises under rapid urbanization
Understanding the evolution of rural landscapes in metropolises during rapid urbanization is
crucial for formulating policies to protect the rural ecological environment. In this study …
crucial for formulating policies to protect the rural ecological environment. In this study …
Urban agriculture: opportunities and challenges for sustainable development
NJ Kennard, RH Bamford - Zero hunger, 2020 - Springer
Urban agriculture (UA) can be used as a mechanism to contribute to food security in each of
the four dimensions. The FAO (2007) has defined urban agriculture as “the growing of plants …
the four dimensions. The FAO (2007) has defined urban agriculture as “the growing of plants …
Vacant lands on French Mediterranean coastlines: Inventory, agricultural opportunities, and prospective scenarios
LC Enault, T Popoff, M Debolini - Land use policy, 2021 - Elsevier
Mediterranean coastlines are undergoing a strong process of urbanization due not only to
demographic growth, but also to the development of tourism. Moreover, municipalities have …
demographic growth, but also to the development of tourism. Moreover, municipalities have …
Assessing the potential for food and energy self-sufficiency on the island of Kauai, Hawaii
Food and energy security are major concerns in the Pacific and around the world. They are
key planning priorities in the state of Hawaii as well. Approximately 90% of energy and food …
key planning priorities in the state of Hawaii as well. Approximately 90% of energy and food …