Irrigated Urban Vegetable Production in Ghana: Characteristics, Benefits and Risks
Emmanuel Obuobie et al
This book gives a comprehensive overview of urban and peri-urban vegetable farming in Ghana's major cities with a special focus on 'wastewater' use. It ends with recommendations on how in a low-income country like Ghana, health risks for consumers could be effectively reduced, while simultaneously supporting the importand contribution of open-space urban and peri-urban agriculture. The book highlights further research needs and will serve students, the academia and decision makers as an important resource.
Publication Details
- Published: 2006
- Publisher: Network of Resource Centres on Urban Agriculture and Food Security,
- ISBN-10: 9290906286
- Dewey Decimal: 635.096
- ECHO Library: 635.096 OBU