Impetus of urban horticulture on open spaces: case of Mutare City

Vitalis Basera (Department of Tourism and Hospitality management, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe)
Absai Chakaipa (Department of Applied Statistics, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences)
Phamella Dube (Department of Agricultural Economics and Development Studies, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe)

Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): November

Purpose: To understand the impetus of urban horticulture in the Mutare city with explicit motivation on low density areas. Research methodology: The investigation was quantitative in nature, and used a random sample of urban farmers in Mutare city low density areas. The Statistical Package for Social Scientist (SPSS Version 23) was used to analyse data from the questionnaires. Results: The results reveal that Mutare urban agricultural activities are driven by the need for food self-sufficient, income generation and utilisation of urban open spaces. Limitations: The research had limitations on the sample size and also needed to factor in other multiple response questions. Contributions: The findings are useful to urbanites, urban planners, developmental agents and authorities in the development of urban agriculture. Keywords: Urban horticulture, Urban agriculture, Mutare, Impetus, Food security