.Entrepreneur-led extension (ELE) marks a significant evolution from traditional government advisory services by establishing a market-driven framework where small-scale entrepreneurs provide technical expertise, specialized inputs, and vital market linkages. In the context of urban and peri-urban agriculture, this model leverages high consumer density and the demand for high-value crops to create efficient, direct-to-consumer pipelines. By acting as aggregators and quality certifiers, these entrepreneurs ensure that urban produce meets specific standards, while simultaneously streamlining the logistics of selling fresh harvests directly to nearby households and restaurants.Beyond simple market access, ELE addresses the unique spatial and environmental constraints of city farming through highly customized service models. Entrepreneurs can bridge the resource gap by offering tailored input kits and professional maintenance contracts for urban plots, ensuring productivity in limited spaces. Furthermore, they facilitate essential nutrient recycling by transforming urban waste into fertilizers and mapping treated wastewater resources for use in peri-urban floriculture. This entrepreneurial approach can effectively turns urban constraints into economic opportunities, fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem.
