Engaging Farmers for Enhanced Crop Yields in Urban Food Security Programmes: A Theoretical Framework for Harare, Zimbabwe

Urban food security programmes in Harare, Zimbabwe are crucial for addressing malnutrition and poverty among urban populations. Farmer engagement is essential to ensure these programmes enhance crop yields effectively. Theoretical analysis and literature review will be employed to develop a comprehensive understanding of current urban food security programmes and their impact on farmers' practices. This theoretical framework provides a solid foundation for designing effective urban food security programmes that prioritise farmer participation and yield improvement. Urban planners should integrate tailored training sessions into their programming to enhance the efficacy of crop yields in Harare's agricultural settings. This will require collaboration with local farmers and community leaders.