Kumasi Urban Farming (Ghana)
Kumasi, Ghana · Operator: Community farmers
Overview
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.
Citizen participation
Community smallholder farmers participate in peri-urban food production. Research indicates that food sold and consumed by Kumasi population largely originates from urban farming.
Operating model
Community and smallholder farmer-led food production and market sales. Combines livelihood support with income generation.
Impact
Improves city residents' food security and creates local employment; supports smallholder livelihoods. However, rapid urban expansion threatens farmland preservation.
Crops
- vegetables
- leafy greens
- fruits
Scale
Peri-urban farming system
Sources（1）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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