The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"
Časopis "Poljoprivreda i šumarstvo"
- Since 1955 -
Volume 69, Issue 3 (30.09.2023)
| Volume : | 69 |
| Issue : | 3 (30.09.2023) |
| Authors : | Marija VUGDELIĆ, Jelena ZVIZDOJEVIĆ |
| Title : | THE QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSES OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ROLES OF PERIURBAN AGRICULTURE IN THE CITY OF NIKŠIĆ |
| Abstract : | Periurban agriculture is a form of agriculture practiced around urban areas, where it retains both urban and rural characteristics, and which has multiple roles. It has been gaining an increased attention from researchers, practitioners and decision makers, for the potential contribution it can make in the face of current societal challenges. This paper explores the roles of periurban agriculture in Montenegrin context. Through two surveys carried out in the city of Nikšić as a pilot area, economic, social and environmental roles of periurban agriculture have been assessed. The conclusions indicate that periurban agriculture has a significant social role in the target area, unrealised economic potential and an environmental impact that should be better managed. The results are used to argue that periurban agriculture should be mainstreamed into Montenegrin agricultural policy, for its potential to contribute to the quality of life and environmental protection in periurban areas, as well as to food security on the local and national level. |
| For citation : | Vugdelić, M., Zvizdojević, J. (2023): The qualitative and quantitative analyses of economic, social and environmental roles of periurban agriculture in the city of Nikšić. Agriculture and Forestry, 69 (3): 211-222. doi:10.17707/AgricultForest.69.3.15 |
| Keywords : | periurban agriculture, multifunctional, food security, agricultural policy, Nikšić, Montenegro |
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