Roy Maconachie

In: UA Magazine no 20 Water for Urban Agriculture, pp. 22-24

Kano, the largest city in Northern Nigeria, has long served as an important market for resources produced in its periurban zone. In particular, urban farming is widespread in Kano and is tolerated as an important response to the economic and social conditions faced by many poor individuals. Previous studies in the region have concluded that urban farms make very significant contributions to city nutrition, household food security, employment and environment.