Abstract

Urban farming is emerging as a critical solution to address the growing challenges of food security in rapidly expanding cities. As urban populations increase, traditional food systems are often strained, leading to concerns over access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food. Urban farming, which includes both crop production and livestock farming within city boundaries, presents an innovative approach to enhancing food security by bringing food production closer to consumers. This paper explores the role of urban farming in promoting food security, examining its potential to reduce dependency on long supply chains, minimize food deserts, and offer sustainable alternatives to conventional farming practices. The integration of small-scale livestock farming into urban environments offers numerous benefits, including increased local food production, job creation, and waste management solutions. However, challenges such as zoning regulations, environmental impacts, and the need for education and infrastructure must be addressed to realize the full potential of urban farming. By analyzing case studies and current research, this paper highlights the opportunities and obstacles associated with urban farming in enhancing food security. Ultimately, urban farming represents a promising pathway to a more resilient and sustainable urban food system, contributing to the long-term sustainability of cities and their residents.