"Not only will a successful project lead to the provision of healthy, nutritious food for communities, but the production of the fruit will include the benefits of physical activity and fresh air along with the potential to increase green space in urban areas"

Is urban agriculture a viable alternative for members of the community that are unable to access fresh fruit and vegetables more easily because of social, financial or geographical barriers? An InnovateUK funded research project led by the James Hutton Institute’s commercial subsidiary, James Hutton Limited, aims to develop a model for growing soft fruit in public spaces to make it more accessible and help alleviate food poverty and health issues in society.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute