ABSTRACT

In the global south, urban agriculture (UA) contributes to food security, incomes, and environmental benefits. Agroecology can enhance the impact of UA by reducing input costs and increasing yields. Yet discussions of agroecology rarely consider the challenge posed by contemporary urban diets. Drawing on research from two urban gardens in Johannesburg, South Africa, this paper argues that the dietary norms and practices of Johannesburg residents are poorly aligned to the production requirements and outputs of urban agroecology. Lessons from other countries suggest that the benefits of agroecology can be enhanced by targeting changes in food preparation and consumption practices.

抽象的

在全球南部，城市农业（UA）有助于粮食安全，收入和环境效益。农业生态学可以通过降低投入成本和增加产量来增强UA的影响。然而，对农业生态学的讨论很少考虑到当代城市饮食构成的挑战。基于对南非约翰内斯堡两个城市花园的研究，本文认为约翰内斯堡居民的饮食规范和作法与城市农业生态的生产要求和产出不一致。其他国家的经验表明，可以通过针对食物制备和消费方式的变化来提高农业生态学的收益。