Forms of urban agriculture include community gardens, vertical gardens, container farming, hydroponic systems and other innovative methods that can be adapted to the space and resource constraints of urban areas. At Agrak, we love this form of farming, as it does not interfere with large harvests and fosters the passion for the countryside that we all share.

Urban agriculture can have both positive and negative effects on farmers, depending on the context and how it is implemented. Here, from Agrak we want to tell you about some of the possible impacts:

• Competition for the market: If food production in urban areas increases, there may be increased competition in the local food market. However, as these are small-scale productions, it is really difficult to affect food demand and impact the production of large crops such as Agrak's customers.
• Increased demand for inputs: As food production increases in urban areas, demand for inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and gardening equipment, may also increase. This could benefit input suppliers and garden equipment manufacturers.
• New market opportunities: Urban agriculture can also create new market opportunities for farmers. For example, if urban farmers specialize in unique or high quality products, they could attract consumers willing to pay higher prices.
• Complementing rural production: Urban agriculture can also complement rural production, rather than compete with it. Urban farmers can produce foods that are not easily grown in rural or peri-urban areas, such as herbs and leafy vegetables, and could even collaborate with rural farmers to supply them with these products.

In general, urban agriculture can have a positive impact on farmers if it is carried out in a planned and sustainable manner, and if mechanisms are put in place to support local farmers.

At Agrak we are constantly working to keep you up to date with the trends in our sector and also to take care of you and your harvest. Did you already know about this way of farming? What do you think about urban agriculture?