Urban Farming

3. Benefits and Challenges of Urban Farming

3.1 Benefits of Urban Farming

Environmental Benefits

• Reduces carbon emissions (less food transport)
• Improves air quality
• Helps manage urban heat
• Promotes biodiversity

Economic Benefits

• Creates jobs
• Reduces food costs
• Generates income through sales

Social Benefits

• Strengthens community relationships
• Provides education and skills
• Improves health and nutrition

3.2 Challenges of Urban Farming

• Limited space
• Water scarcity
• Pollution (soil and air contamination)
• High initial setup cost (especially hydroponics)
• Lack of technical knowledge

3.3 Solutions to Challenges

• Use vertical farming techniques
• Practice rainwater harvesting
• Apply organic farming methods
• Use containers and small-scale systems