Commercial Vegetable Production

The delicious flavours of fresh vegetables are among life's pleasures. Their vitamin, mineral and fibre content keep us well nourished & healthy. However, for too many people the availability, affordability &, therefore, the consumption of vegetables, does not meet recommended daily dietary requirements. The lack of these foods in diets is resulting in widespread malnutrition and is reducing global wellbeing. Empowering small-scale farmers in low-middle-income countries to increase the production of fresh vegetables in environmentally, economically and socially sustainable ways is a priority if we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Farmers have an array of options when it comes to deciding what to grow, when and where. They can select diversified cropping systems adapted to their environment, seasons, changes in climate and according to market demands. This book has been prepared to support the Unemployed Graduates for commercial vegetable production which will encourage the increased consumption of nutritious food to promote promote a healthy global population and increased wellbeing through thriving food systems with sustainable production.