FAO's Programme for Urban and Peri-urban Horticulture
Horticulture contributes to urban food security and nutrition. But it can also help grow "greener cities" that are better able to cope with social and environmental challenges. Start here...
Photo: FAO/Giulio Napolitano
Leafy vegetables, tubers and herbs grown in simple containers help low-income families meet their daily needs for fresh food
FAO's Programme for Urban and Peri-urban Horticulture has adopted a five-point approach to the development of the sector
A network of organizations that promote food security, poverty alleviation and environmental protection in urban areas
We help optimize policies for urban and peri-urban horticulture, improve production and marketing systems, and enhance the value chain
