9 best solutions to the challenges in Urban farming

Urban farming has many social, economic and health benefits. Unfortunately, it faces many challenges that limit its full production and marketing potential. As a result, its not priority area in urban and city planning. In many countries in Africa and Asia its treated as a neglected survival mechanism for the urban poor populations. In this…

10 Benefits of Urban Farming

Urban farming has many benefits to individuals, communities and companies.  As an urbanite, you can grow vegetables and fruits right in boxes placed on your backyard. You can raise small livestock such as goats, rabbits and chicken for meat, milk and egg production. You can use these for self-consumption and sell the extra. This is…

What is Urban Farming? See how easily you can start

This post focusses on what is urban farming and types of urban agriculture like vertical and zero-acreage farming to show how you can do it as an individual or a group. 30.8 per cent (14.7 million people) of Kenyans live in towns according to the 2019 census results by KNBS. Between the years 2030–2040, the…

6 ways to make money in climate smart agriculture

Are you looking on ways to solve climate change risks such as floods and droughts and make money while at it? You can promote climate smart agriculture (CSA) to mitigate farmers incomes and yields despite facing droughts and flooding. Climate smart agriculture methods include irrigation, growing animal fodder and agroforestry among others. Each of these…

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