Database research record2020·Côte d'Ivoire (Daloa)
Urban agriculture in the city of Daloa, Central-West Côte d'Ivoire: Crop species, market practices and economic fallout
Amon Anoh Denis-Esdras, Konan Kouadio Ezéchiel, Kouadio N’da Kouamé Cyriac, Soro Kafana, Seguena Fofana, Ouattara Pan Issa
International Journal of Science and Research Archive
Urban Farm DB summary
A survey using semi-structured interviews with 19 individuals at 8 market gardening sites in Daloa, Côte d'Ivoire, investigated urban agriculture practices. The study identified 11 crop species across 9 genera and 8 families, with carrot, cabbage, and lettuce among the most cultivated vegetables. The sector is primarily managed by functionally illiterate individuals with over five years of experience, and it provides a significant source of income for local populations.