Urban Sack Farming: Economic and Environmental Implications in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract
Sack farming and other forms of urban agriculture have been found to be effective ways to advance environmental and economic sustainability in peri-urban locations like Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria. Urban sack farming has become a viable way to deal with urban environmental and economic problems. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the major environmental and economic advantages of urban sack farming in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The study made use of Purposive Sampling Techniques. 204 respondents were selected who participate in urban sack farming. Primary data was the major source of data for the study. Data collected were analyzed with descriptive statistical tools including frequency, and percentages. Urban sack farming generates financial opportunities, creates jobs, and improves food security for urban dwellers; these benefits are examined in this paper through a thorough examination. The study also looks into the benefits of urban sack farming for the environment, such as reduced pollutants, water efficiency, and soil conservation. This study intends to educate policymakers, urban planners, and agricultural stakeholders about the potential of this novel farming technique to support environmentally conscious urban agriculture and sustainable urban agriculture in Rivers State by showcasing the benefits of urban sack farming. The study concludes that the economic and environmental advantages of urban sack farming in Obio/Akpor, Nigeria, including reduced household food costs, increased profitability, job generation, and enhanced savings. It contributes to improved soil health and air quality, serving as a viable livelihood strategy for urban residents, especially the densely populated and economically disadvantaged.
Keywords
Economic; Environmental; Urban Sack Farming
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Chimka Owhorkaire Emenike, Ajoku Bright Chika "Urban Sack Farming: Economic and Environmental Implications in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 7 2026 Page 313-319 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713297
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Chimka Owhorkaire Emenike, Ajoku Bright Chika
"Urban Sack Farming: Economic and Environmental Implications in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(7) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713297
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