Urban agriculture could supply about 28% of Europe's vegetable demand
A recent study indicates that urban agriculture could meet approximately 28% of Europe's vegetable demand. Conducted across 840 cities in 30 European countries, the research estimates that urban areas could produce up to 20 million tons of vegetables annually. The findings highlight the potential for integrating agriculture into urban planning to enhance local food systems and resilience.
- ▪Urban agriculture in European cities could produce up to 20 million tons of vegetables annually.
- ▪The study analyzed 840 cities across 30 European countries to assess urban land for agriculture.
- ▪Urban agriculture could supply 28% of vegetable demand for 190 million Europeans.
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April 28, 2026 Urban agriculture could supply about 28% of Europe's vegetable demand by Heike Hensel, Leibniz-Institut für ökologische Raumentwicklung e. V. edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Robert Egan Associate Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked proofread The GIST Add as preferred source An example of urban agriculture: Vegetable beds and espalier fruit trees along the city walls in the 'edible city' of Andernach. K.
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