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Urban Agriculture Impacts on the Environment of Awka, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria

Odera Chukwumaijem Okafor, Pamela Ogochukwu Mgbenwelu

Trends in Agricultural Sciences

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This study investigated the impacts of urban agriculture on the environment of Awka, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria, using a multi-stage sampling process and analyzing data with descriptive statistics and Spearman's Correlation Coefficient. Findings showed that urban agriculture significantly contributes to the well-being of some city residents by providing revenue, employment, food security, and poverty reduction. The study concluded that urban agriculture should be viewed as a lucrative commercial activity.