The benefits of urban agriculture

The social impact of urban agriculture goes much further than producing food within cities. Sarah Msika, co-founder of Cultivate and Plantation Paris explains how urban farming also creates biodiversity, community, and low carbon produce for city dwellers.

Plantation Paris is a rooftop urban farm in the 18th arrondisssement of Paris. The farm produces 70 different varieties of vegetables and herbs supplying locals, supermarkets and fine dining restaurants in Paris. “When we are building an urban farm, we know that we won't be able to sustain the whole city. The aim of an urban farm is to address a niche, to grow good quality produce” says Sarah.