Waste composting for urban and peri-urban agriculture: closing the rural-urban nutrient cycle in Sub-Saharan Africa

Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas. This is especially significant in less developed cou...

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Published inWaste composting for urban and peri-urban agriculture: closing the rural-urban nutrient cycle in Sub-Saharan Africa
Main Authors Drechsel, P, Kunze, D
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Wallingford, UK CABI Publishing 2001
CABI Pub
CABI
Edition1
Subjects
Africa
Africa South of Sahara
Africa, Sub-Saharan
biowastes
Compost
Compost > Africa, Sub-Saharan
composting
composts
cycling
nutrient cycling
organic amendments
organic wastes
soil amendments
soil fertility
subsaharan Africa
urban agriculture
urban areas
waste management
waste utilization
Africa South of Sahara
West Africa
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Summary:Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas. This is especially significant in less developed countries, where food security is also a key issue. This book addresses these subjects and is based on papers presented at a workshop held in Ghana by the International Board for Soil Research and Management (IBSRAM, now part of the International Water Management Institute) and FAO. Special reference is given to Sub-Saharan Africa, with acknowledgement to experiences from other parts of the world. Contributing authors are from several European, as well as African, countries.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780851995489
0851995489
DOI:10.1079/9780851995489.0000