Kumasi Urban Farming (Ghana)

In Kumasi, Ghana, urban and peri-urban agriculture is a key food source for residents, but expanding cities convert agricultural land to residential and commercial uses, threatening farming operations. Integrating urban agriculture into formal urban planning is critical.

Community smallholder farmers participate in peri-urban food production. Research indicates that food sold and consumed by Kumasi population largely originates from urban farming.

Community and smallholder farmer-led food production and market sales. Combines livelihood support with income generation.

Improves city residents' food security and creates local employment; supports smallholder livelihoods. However, rapid urban expansion threatens farmland preservation.

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• PaperUrban farming system and food security in sub‐Saharan Africa: Analysis of the current status and challenges ↗acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com