| Autor: |
Chah, J. M.1 jmchah@yahoo.co.uk, Onwubuya, E. A.1, Asadu, A. N.1 |
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Journal of Agricultural & Food Information. 2010, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p233-247. 15p. 7 Charts. |
| Abstrakt: |
This study examined the contribution of urban crop agriculture in Enugu metropolis, Enugu State. A questionnaire/interview schedule was used to collect information from 60 urban agriculture (UA) farmers. Respondents were engaged in UA to provide food for family members (97%), for extra income (91.67%), and to pay children's school fees (85.45%). The average amount realized from sales of UA produce was US$11 per week. The destruction of crops by stray animals, theft, and lack of information were identified as the major barriers to UA in the study area. Only 20% of the respondents were aware of extension services. Urban agriculture as practiced today in Enugu is of limited scale. To reach its full potential, government intervention is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts |
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