Farming Systems Changes in the Urban Shadow: A Mixed Approach Based on Statistical Analysis and Expert Surveys
Due to the growth of the “urban shadow”, farming systems in metropolitan areas (MAs) are characterized by specific environmental, economic, and social pressures. Urbanization pressure and its related threats, as well as the opportunities resulting from a convenient location close to consumers’ marke...
Main Authors: | Wojciech Sroka, Dariusz Żmija |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/5/455 |
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