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Impact of Peri-Urban Agriculture on Food Self-Sufficiency of Faisalabad

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  • Maryam Noor, Liaqat Ali Waseem, Khadija Ashraf, Aqeel Haider, Komal Farhat

    (Government College University Faisalabad. Government College University Faisalabad. Department of Convergence and Fusion System Engineering, Kyungpook NationalUniversity, Sangju-si, Republic of Korea. Government College University Faisalabad. Lecturer Govt College (w) Shalimar TownLahore)

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Introduction/ Importance of Study:Peri-urban agriculture plays a vital role in enhancing food self-sufficiency and improving nutritional outcomes, particularly in growing cities like Faisalabad, Punjab. This study assesses how it affects local production, household food supply, and stakeholder integration along the urban–rural interface.Materials and Methods: Data were collected from 100 peri-urban farming households in Faisalabad using structured questionnaires. The survey included variables such as land ownership, crop types, agricultural income, and vegetable consumption. Additionally, land use changes from 2018 to 2023 were analyzed using GIS tools to observe the impact of urban expansion. Descriptive statistics and Chi-Square tests were applied to assess relationships between food access, nutritional perceptions, and consumption patterns.Results and Discussion: Findings revealed that households allocated an average of 12.9 Kanalsfor agriculture, growing seasonal vegetables like turnip, carrot, spinach, and peas. Nearly half of the produce was consumed domestically, while the remainder was sold locally. A significant association (p

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  • Maryam Noor, Liaqat Ali Waseem, Khadija Ashraf, Aqeel Haider, Komal Farhat, 2025. "Impact of Peri-Urban Agriculture on Food Self-Sufficiency of Faisalabad," International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 50sea, vol. 7(9), pages 15-31, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:abq:ijist1:v:7:y:2025:i:9:p:15-31
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