Agricultural production in the metropolitan region of Buenos Aires: contributions to urban sustainability
Urban and peri-urban agriculture is gaining importance in contexts of accelerated urbanization due to its contribution to food security, employment, and ecosystem services (ES). In the Metropolitan Region of Buenos Aires (MRBA), this activity plays a strategic role as a supplier of fresh food and as...
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Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/crn/article/view/8865 |
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| Sumario: | Urban and peri-urban agriculture is gaining importance in contexts of accelerated urbanization due to its contribution to food security, employment, and ecosystem services (ES). In the Metropolitan Region of Buenos Aires (MRBA), this activity plays a strategic role as a supplier of fresh food and as a key component of the urban-rural balance. The aim of this study was to characterize the environmental, social, and economic factors of agricultural production in the MRBA. Twenty-eight municipalities were analyzed based on data from the National Agricultural Census and a model of relative ES estimation adapted to the local context. Small and medium-sized horticultural producers under conventional management predominate (97.4%). Only 2.6% use non-conventional practices, although these provide a relatively higher supply of ES. Structural problems were identified, such as informal labour, limited technical access, and urban pressure, highlighting the need for public policies aimed at strengthening more sustainable production systems. |
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