[...]... DEVELOP URBAN AGRICULTURE IN HANOI UP TO THE YEAR OF 2020 4.1 The foundations to set up orientation to develop UA in Hanoi In this section, the thesis refers to the development context, the orientation of spatial development of Hanoi and the forecast of those factors which affect to UA in Hanoi 4.2 The views, objectives and orientations to develop UA in Hanoi up to 2020 4.2.1 Development objectives The. .. develop a diverse structure, forming large-scale areas of specialization However, industrial development also increases the shortage of agricultural land and agricultural labor In the process of urbanization, the urban population of Hanoi has been increasing rapidly The urban population has increased by 5.0% per annum in the period 2001 - 2007 and 1.9% per annum in the period 2008 - 2011, while its... husbandry had increased over the year (52.8% in 2011) and Hanoi was one of the locality having the highest proportion of husbandry in the country The agricultural gross output per ha of agricultural production land increased obviously and also belonged to the “top” of the whole country (in 2011 reaching 230.7 million dong/ha, increasing by 3.2 times compared to 2007) Agriculture is moving from traditional... city’s inhabitants, helping them to relax, improve health and get along with nature 3.2 Current status urban agriculture in Hanoi 3.2.1 Husbandry 11 3.2.1.1 Livestock husbandry a Pig raising Currently Hanoi is locality having the biggest pig herds and living weight of pigs in the whole country Pig raising plays a main role in livestock sector As of 2011, gross output of pig raising accounted for 71.3% of. .. position and requirement of UA production in Hanoi The services are still poor, focusing soil preparation, watering and seed supply 3.2.4 Several forms of spatial organization for urban agriculture in Hanoi 3.2.4.1 Farms The number of farms increased rapidly As of 2011, Hanoi had 934 farms (ranked first in the Red river delta region and 5 th position of the country), of which mainly livestock farms (especially... requirements of the environment, production conditions, consumption of urban In fact, the achievements of seed, fertilizer, disease prevention, advanced techniques and new technologies have been applied effectively by Hanoi farmers 2.2.5 Industrialization and urbanization In the process of industrialization the economy of Hanoi is rapidly shifting towards a structure of services - industry - agriculture The. .. business effectively CONCLUSION 1 UA has been playing an important role in urban economy, providing fresh foods for urban area; creating jobs and increasing income for a part of urban residents; helping to manage natural resources sustainably; creating landscape and improving the health of urban citizens Products of UA are strongly affected by urban market UA production is highly specialized, basing... expanding boundaries, Hanoi has added a number of Ha Tay’s specialities including Van Dinh duck, Dai Xuyen duck, Canh orange, Dai Thanh longan In short, thanks to the abundance of plants and animals, Hanoi is capable of providing many plant varieties and animal breeds that are valuable for UA in Hanoi and nationwide Chapter 3 STATUS OF URBAN AGRICULTURE IN HANOI IN THE PERIOD 2001 - 2011 3.1 The role... urban agriculture belt with a radius from 10 to 18 km; Farther urban agriculture belt with a radius from 18 to 50 km 4.3 Solutions to develop urban agriculture in Hanoi up to 2020 4.3.1 Production zoning - To publicize the land - use planning, master plan of agricultural development in Hanoi towards 2020 in details to districts - Based on the approved master plan of UA in Hanoi toward 2020, the districts... annum Hanoi has to develop many urban areas, amusement parks As of 2011, Hanoi had 152 urban areas and 8 golf course development projects Expanding urban space and increasing urban population lead to reducing area of agricultural land but increasing demand for food Thus UA with the belt of crops, livestock must be directed to commodity production to satisfy the increasing demand as well as to create the . Some theories on the development of urban agriculture 1.1.5.1. Theory on the development of urban agricultural rings In 1826, Von Thunen conceptualized the development of the agricultural rings. review theoretical and practical issues on development of UA, as the scientific basis for the study of the situation of UA in Hanoi. - To assess the factors affecting the development of UA in Hanoi. -. labor. In the process of urbanization, the urban population of Hanoi has been increasing rapidly. The urban population has increased by 5.0% per annum in the period 2001 - 2007 and 1.9% per annum in