DESENVOLVIMENTO DA AGRICULTURA EM QUINTAIS URBANOS

Resumen

The backyards are one of the oldest forms of use and occupation of urban land, in which biodiversity is preserved and Urban Agriculture developed through the combination of fruit trees, perennial crops and around the residence. The objective of this article is to make a brief reflection about the contribution of the practice of agriculture in urban backyards to the promotion of food security, the preservation of biodiversity and the balanced and sustainable development of cities. The methodological approach included a review of the literature and analyzes of statistical data, which enabled a reflexive analysis of the object of study and the systematization of the data. The gardens feature a number of functions, from biodiversity conservation to the sociability of the locals. However, they are being decimated by other urban activities, intensifying the loss of biodiversity. The incentives to practice urban agriculture are strategic in promoting sustainable urban development.