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The RURBIFARM-project, with the full title 'Sustainable farming at the rural-urban interface - An integrated knowledge based approach for nutrient and water recycling in small-scale farming systems in peri-urban areas of China and Vietnam' is funded by EU (2002-2006) within the 5th framework programme (INCO-Dev) and is co-ordinated by SLU. Rapidly urbanising areas in Asia cause a growing concern about contamination of waters, soils and crops due to inappropriate use of urban wastes and agrochemicals and (wet and dry) atmospheric deposition. The problem remains poorly quantified so far. The overall objective is to contribute to the development of a sustainable interaction between rural and urban areas through effective recycling of by-products, wastes and water in peri-urban farming systems based on sound risk assessments and policies related to human health and environmental impact. This will be achieved through developing an Integrated Knowledge Based System, combining the goals of safe food quality, low environmental impact and high profitability for farmers.

Read more about RURBIFARM - Abstract submitted to a workshop "Soil-plant interactions" , Beijing, 27-30 October 2002.



An integrated knowledge based approach for nutrient and water recycling in small-scale farming systems in peri-urban areas of China and Vietnam
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	Short description RURBIFARM The RURBIFARM-project, with the full title 'Sustainable farming at the rural-urban interface - An integrated knowledge based approach for nutrient and water recycling in small-scale farming systems in peri-urban areas of China and Vietnam' is funded by EU (2002-2006) within the 5th framework programme (INCO-Dev) and is co-ordinated by SLU. Rapidly urbanising areas in Asia cause a growing concern about contamination of waters, soils and crops due to inappropriate use of urban wastes and agrochemicals and (wet and dry) atmospheric deposition. The problem remains poorly quantified so far. The overall objective is to contribute to the development of a sustainable interaction between rural and urban areas through effective recycling of by-products, wastes and water in peri-urban farming systems based on sound risk assessments and policies related to human health and environmental impact. This will be achieved through developing an Integrated Knowledge Based System, combining the goals of safe food quality, low environmental impact and high profitability for farmers. Read more about RURBIFARM - Abstract submitted to a workshop "Soil-plant interactions" , Beijing, 27-30 October 2002.
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