Assessing the potential of Peri-Urban Agriculture under changing climate: Case Studies from India

Rapid urbanisation in Indian cities brings in the change in the land-use pattern putting immense pressure on the agricultural land in the peri-urban (PU) areas of these expanding cities. Peri-urban agriculture (PUA) provides an important activity to lessen the concerns of food and nutrition provision for the rising city population. It also serves as a livelihood opportunity for the population.

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