In Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, wastewater irrigation supports crop and fodder production. In Lima, fresh, urban-grown vegetables are on display at weekly markets, while in Cuba, profits from urban horticulture are ploughed back into community enterprises. In this edition we focus on the rooftop gardens, backyard enterprises and peri-urban plots that supply fresh produce to the world's cities and provide a good income for urban growers as well.
01/03/07