Database research record2026·Ecuador
Aporte de la implementación de huertos urbanos en el cantón Babahoyo, provincia de los Ríos
Daniela Elizabeth Vera Ochoa, María Paulina Brito Ochoa
INNOVA Research Journal
Urban Farm DB summary
This study in Babahoyo canton, Los Ríos province, Ecuador, evaluated the contribution of urban garden implementation to food security, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion using a mixed-methods approach. Results showed that 72% of households increased food variety and 65% reduced food expenses. Additionally, 38% of producers sold surpluses for complementary income, 61% practiced composting, and 58% used effective irrigation methods.