Axel W Drescher

In: UA Magazine 5 - Methodologies for UA research, policy development, planning and implementation

Despite increasing attention, little is known about the actual extent and spatial distribution of urban agriculture in inner city areas. Questions need to be answered about the concentration of urban agricultural activities and the reasons for this concentration, kinds of soils occupied, water availability and quality, crops grown, (groups of) actors involved, distance to markets, and the contribution of the product to urban food security and nutrition. The application of any tool requires community participation.