Abstract:
Urban and peri urban agriculture include socioeconomic and environmental benefits in
addition to benefits for food production from vegetables, crops, and animal rearing. This
study was conducted in Jimma town with the main objective of assessing the contribution and
challenges of urban and peri-urban agriculture in improving household livelihood, its
challenges and its implications on Land use planning in Jimma town. The study employed a
descriptive survey design with quantitative and qualitative approach which is supported by
qualitative data. The primary data was collected through questionnaires and structured
interview specially designed for this study
