Database research record2012·Senegal
Urban Farming Yields and Nutritional Benefits in Dakar: A 2012 Replication Study
Amadou Diop, Seyni Ndiaye
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Urban Farm DB summary
A study replicating earlier field surveys on crop yields and nutritional benefits of urban farming in Dakar, Senegal, using standardized sampling across selected urban villages. Crop yields from the replicated plots showed an average increase of 15% over initial estimates, with significant variation between crop types such as vegetables versus grains. Nutritional analysis found that urban farming increased micronutrient content in staple foods by up to 20%, particularly in leafy greens and fruits.