Contribution of Urban Vegetable Production to Household Food Security in Peri-Urban Area: Case Study in Ilala Municipality

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This study assessed factors influencing household food security among 90 urban vegetable producers in Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam, using a cross-sectional design and structured questionnaires. Results showed 63.3% of households were food secure, with significant associations found between food security and land ownership, farming experience, and spinach production. Household size, market access, irrigation use, and farming experience were identified as significant predictors of food security.