Over half the world’s population now live in cities. As urban centres continue to grow, our relationship with what’s rural is changing. A Rotterdam company is bringing farming to the city harbour, inviting urbanites to reconnect with what they’re used to finding in the grocery aisle.

Agritopia is one in a growing number of developments known as agrihoods springing up across the US. Built around working farmland, they aim to reintroduce community spirit and agriculture to the anti-social suburban sprawl. But what exactly is the appeal of these neighbourhoods?

Farmopolis is an experiential floating garden and cultural space on the River Thames, pioneering a new way to farm and enjoy greenery in the capital. And it may just be the much-needed green oasis of creativity and wellbeing to help Londoners recharge and rewild.

Over 40% of French people grow their own veg, cultivate their own herbs and eat eggs laid by their own hens. But as small agriculture is slowly suffocated by people choosing to live in large towns and cities, can Farmili – an internet-based provider of urban mini-farms – put production back into the hands of the people?