Scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ethiopia's urban and peri-urban (UPU) vegetable production has grown significantly, enhancing food security and nutrition in densely populated areas. UPU agriculture reduces dependence on external food sources, lowers transportation costs, and provides fresh produce, thus improving dietary diversity...

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Main Authors: Adimassu, Zenebe, Coyne, Danny, Legesse, Wubetu Bihon
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: CGIAR System Organization 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173303
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author Adimassu, Zenebe
Coyne, Danny
Legesse, Wubetu Bihon
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Legesse, Wubetu Bihon
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description Ethiopia's urban and peri-urban (UPU) vegetable production has grown significantly, enhancing food security and nutrition in densely populated areas. UPU agriculture reduces dependence on external food sources, lowers transportation costs, and provides fresh produce, thus improving dietary diversity and public health. It also empowers communities, creates jobs, and stimulates local economies. Access to quality seedlings is crucial to sustain urban agriculture and increase its productivity. Quality seedlings ensure vigorous growth and adaptability of vegetables, leading to a better nutrititive value and less use of chemical inputs, such as pesticides. This study assessed the functioning of vegetable seedling systems in UPU areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study is based on in-depth interviews with 36 vegetable seedling producers and other key informants.
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spelling CGSpace1733032025-02-21T02:06:52Z Scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Adimassu, Zenebe Coyne, Danny Legesse, Wubetu Bihon seedlings urban peri-urban areas Ethiopia's urban and peri-urban (UPU) vegetable production has grown significantly, enhancing food security and nutrition in densely populated areas. UPU agriculture reduces dependence on external food sources, lowers transportation costs, and provides fresh produce, thus improving dietary diversity and public health. It also empowers communities, creates jobs, and stimulates local economies. Access to quality seedlings is crucial to sustain urban agriculture and increase its productivity. Quality seedlings ensure vigorous growth and adaptability of vegetables, leading to a better nutrititive value and less use of chemical inputs, such as pesticides. This study assessed the functioning of vegetable seedling systems in UPU areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study is based on in-depth interviews with 36 vegetable seedling producers and other key informants. 2024-12 2025-02-20T19:47:28Z 2025-02-20T19:47:28Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173303 en Open Access application/pdf CGIAR System Organization Adimassu, Z., Coyne, D., Legesse, W.B., Schreinemachers, P. 2024. Scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Report. CGIAR Initiative on Resilient Cities. CGIAR System Organization
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Adimassu, Zenebe
Coyne, Danny
Legesse, Wubetu Bihon
Scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
title Scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
title_full Scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
title_fullStr Scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
title_full_unstemmed Scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
title_short Scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
title_sort scoping study of vegetable seedling systems in urban and peri urban areas of addis ababa ethiopia
topic seedlings
urban
peri-urban areas
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173303
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