Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Development

Author: Zhang Fang
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is one of the series "Ecological Engineering Technology." It is a comprehensive and systematic monograph that discusses the theory and practical applications of urban agriculture and sustainable development. The book introduces the basic concepts, theoretical development, industry types, systems, optimization techniques, exemplary models, and the roles of urban agriculture in social, economic, and ecological aspects, as well as its relationship with sustainable development. Combining the author's work experience, the book provides numerous vivid operational examples, facilitating readers' theoretical understanding of urban agriculture and aiding in its practical application. The book offers a relatively complete theoretical foundation and production techniques for urban agriculture, making it suitable for rural and agricultural technicians, entrepreneurs, and as a reference or supplementary textbook for students and faculty in agricultural colleges and universities.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Section 1 Review of Traditional Suburban Agriculture Development
1. The Proposal of Suburban Agriculture
1. The Specificity of Suburban Agriculture
3.
Section 2 Overview of Urban Agriculture
4. The Emergence of Urban Agriculture
4. The Connotation and Characteristics of Urban Agriculture
5. The Basic Functions of Urban Agriculture
9.
Section 3 Comparison Between Urban and Suburban Agriculture
13. The Connotation and Controversy of Suburban and Urban Agriculture
14. The Focus of the Debate
16. The Internal Connection and Turning Points Between Urban and Suburban Agriculture
19.
Chapter 2 Urban Agriculture: An Inevitable Choice for Urban Sustainable Development
Section 1 Overview of Domestic and International Urban Agriculture Development
24. Overview of Urban Agriculture Abroad
24. Overview of Urban Agriculture in China
31.
Section 2 Analysis of the Mechanism of Urban Agriculture Development in China
32. Continuous Rural Urbanization as a Foundation for Urban Agriculture Development
32. The Comprehensive Advantages of Large Cities as a Condition for Urban Agriculture Development
32. Technological Innovation as a Driving Force for Urban Agriculture Development
33. Government Policy Support and Regulation as a Guarantee for Urban Agriculture Development
33. Localization as a Key to Success in Urban Agriculture Development
34.
Section 3 Theoretical Basis for Sustainable Development of Modern Urban Agriculture
34. The Connotation of Sustainable Development of Modern Urban Agriculture
34. The Theoretical Basis for Sustainable Development of Modern Urban Agriculture
37. The Scientific Meaning of Sustainable Agriculture
84. The Dynamic Structure and Development Mechanism of Agricultural Sustainability
90. The Evaluation Indicator System for Sustainable Agriculture
99. Sustainable Agriculture and China
101.
Section 4 The Significance and Role of Sustainable Development of Modern Urban Agriculture
110. The Significance of Sustainable Development of Modern Urban Agriculture
110. The Role of Modern Sustainable Urban Agriculture in Urban Sustainable Development
113.
Chapter 3 Discussion on the Development of Urban Agriculture in Domestic Cities in the 21st Century
Section 1 The Necessity of Developing Urban Agriculture in Domestic Cities
117. The Need for Farmers' Income Increase
117. The Need for Urban-Rural Integration
118. The Need for Urban Life
118. The Need for Environmental Beautification
118.
Section 2 Advantages and Problems of Developing Urban Agriculture in Domestic Cities
120. Development Advantages
120. Problems in the Development of Urban Agriculture in Domestic Cities
121.
Section 3 Strategies for Developing Urban Agriculture in Domestic Cities
125. Guiding Principles
125. Development Directions
126. Development Countermeasures
129.
Chapter 4 Research on Sustainable Development Strategies for Urban Agriculture
Section 1 Planning and Design of Urban Agriculture Construction
134. The Significance of Planning and Design for Sustainable Urban Agriculture Development
134. Main Models of Planning and Design for Sustainable Urban Agriculture Development
135. Main Content of Production Layout and Planning for Urban Agriculture
138.
Section 2 The Role of High-Tech in Urban Agriculture
141. Overview of High Technology
141. Measures to Develop High-Tech in Urban Agriculture
142. Issues to Note in China's Development of Precision Agriculture
146.
Section 3 Urban Agriculture and Talent Cultivation
148. Development Goals of Urban Agriculture and Talent Needs
148. Building an Education Network for Urban Agriculture
150. Goals of Urban Agriculture Education
153.
Section 4 Business Models of Urban Agriculture
155. Problems Encountered in the Transformation and Upgrading of Suburban Agriculture
155. Main Organizational Forms of Urban Agriculture
156. Seizing Opportunities to Build a New Marketing and Service Network for Urban Agriculture Inputs
160.
Section 5 Government Actions in Urban Agriculture
162. Urban Agriculture Needs an Effective Government
163. Basic Requirements for Government Actions in the Industrialization of Urban Agriculture
165. Government Actions and Inactions in the Industrialization Process of Urban Agriculture
167. Scientific Suggestions for Government Actions in Urban Agriculture
170.
Chapter 5 Industry Types and Technical Optimization of Urban Agriculture
Section 1 Urban Horticulture
173. Definition and Characteristics of Urban Horticulture
173. Favorable Conditions for the Development of Urban Horticulture in China
175. Main Factors Restraining the Development of Urban Horticulture in China
175. Countermeasures to Enhance the Development Level of Urban Horticulture in China
176. Development Models of Urban Horticulture
177. Comprehensive Management of Urban Horticulture
179.
Section 2 Urban Livestock Industry
188. Industrialization of Urban Livestock Industry
188. Modern Livestock Industry
189. Several Models of Ecological Livestock Industry
190. Ecological Engineering Construction of Ecological Livestock Industry
192.
Section 3 Urban Agricultural and sideline Products Processing Industry
194. Main Measures for the Industrialization of Deep Processing Technology of Agricultural Products in Urban Agriculture
194. Main Models of the Industrialization of Deep Processing Technology of Agricultural Products
197. High-Quality Processing of Fruits and Vegetables
199. Application of Modern Technology in Meat Processing
203.
Section 4 Urban Agricultural Leisure and Service Industry
207. Development Ideas for Urban Agricultural Leisure and Service Industry
207. Advantages to Be Possessed for Developing Urban Leisure and Service Industry
208. Conception for Developing Urban Agricultural Leisure and Service Industry
208. Spatial Pattern and Allocation for Developing Urban Leisure and Service Industry
209. Development Status of Urban Agricultural Leisure and Service Industry
209.
Chapter 6 Practices of Urban Agriculture in Major Domestic Cities and Regions
212. Harbin
212.
212. Beijing
218.
212. Tianjin
224.
212. Dalian
227.
212. Hangzhou
235.
212. Ningbo
237.
212. Shanghai
240.
212. Chongqing
246.
212. Guiyang
248.
212. Guangzhou
250.
212. Taiwan
252.
References
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