In recent years there has developed what is called "urban agriculture", production which takes place on small parcels of land in the cities.

A common and efficient form of urban agriculture is the biointensive method.

The energy used to transport food is decreased when urban agriculture can provide cities with locally grown food.

The government has been trying to step in and create new technological advancements within the agricultural field to sustain levels of urban agriculture.

Its goal is to develop opportunities for its members to support themselves and their families through urban agriculture.

It also is working with academics to study the markets and alternative business models for urban agriculture.

The following month, she launched a new working committee on urban agriculture.

The government also tried to introduce large-scale urban agriculture to the populace, to increase local self-reliance.

In Venezuela, the socialist government is trying to introduce urban agriculture to the populace.

This can also be seen beside the pyramid, where a piece of land was set aside for urban agriculture and now sits unused.