*Daramola, R.B., Mohammed, B.T., Abdulquadri, A.F., Ashaye, W.O and Oserei, M.K.
National Center for Agricultural Mechaanization, (NCAM), Idofian, PMB 1525, Ilorin, Kwara State.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13156934
ABSTRACT
Urban Farming has been recognized globally as a sustainable livelihood strategy among urban and peri-urban poor in developing countries, significantly and positively impacting food security and nutrition. Specifically this study analyzed the potentials of urban farming household and household calorie intake per capita in the study area. The data for the study were collected using a well-structured questionnaire administered to 150 urban farming households in Ilorin metropolis of Kwara State, Nigeria. Urban farming households were selected using Snow Balling techniques in the study area. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, household dietary diversity score, and poison regression model. This study therefore recommends measures such as enlightenment campaign for example to encourage the practice of urban farming and improve the welfare of farming households.
KEYWORDS: Potentials, Urban farming, Household food, Consumption.