Database research record2013·Ethiopia
Is urban/peri-urban agriculture (UPA) a viable livelihood strategy? Evidence from Ethiopia
Teferi Daba Lemma, M. S. A. Rao, M Prasada Rao
Zenith international journal of business economics and management research
Urban Farm DB summary
This study assessed the economic sustainability of urban agriculture in central Ethiopia, collecting primary data from 280 urban and peri-urban vegetable farmers. Findings indicated that urban agriculture is a viable livelihood strategy from a financial perspective. However, city administrations and policymakers pay little attention to supporting this sub-sector, suggesting that legal recognition and support would make it a more reliable strategy.