Database research record2023·Nigeria
Urban Agriculture Impacts on the Environment of Awka, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria
Odera Chukwumaijem Okafor, Pamela Ogochukwu Mgbenwelu
Trends in Agricultural Sciences
Urban Farm DB summary
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.