scholarly journals Determinants of Food Security status in Rural Households in Mojaena Wodera Woreda, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Ayele Admasu
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Food Security Status

Gender analysis of food security status of rural households in Ondo State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-360
Author(s):  
Damilola Tobiloba Adereti ◽  
Oluwatosin O. Fasina
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Gender Analysis ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Ondo State

scholarly journals Assessment of Food Security and Livelihood Status of Rural Households Adopting Improved Rice Varieties in Kwara and Niger States of Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-87
Author(s):  
N. S. Usman ◽  
J. H. Tsado ◽  
I. T. Salihu ◽  
O. J. Ajayi ◽  
U. Aliyu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Low Degree ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Status Index ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study assessed the food security and livelihood status of rural households adopting improved rice varieties in Kwara and Niger States of Nigeria. Sample sizes of three hundred and ninety four rice farmers were selected using multi-stage sampling method. Structured questionnaire complimented with interview were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, food security index, livelihood status index and Simpson index of diversity. The findings revealed 83.3% and 82.7% of rice farmers adopted FARO 44 and FARO 54 respectively. Also, 92.1% were food secured while 65.5% were of moderate livelihood status. The Simpson Diversification Index of rice farmers in the study area was 0.219, indicating low degree. Thus, it is recommended that rice farmers should diversify into other income generating activities in order to enhance their livelihood status and food security status. Also, research institutes should ensure farmers' access improved rice varieties with affordable prices and right time in order to enhance their livelihood and food security status.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS’ FOOD SECURITY STATUS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-174
Author(s):  
Tolulope Olayemi Oyekale ◽  
◽  
Adedayo Oladipo Ayegbokiki ◽  
Temitayo Yemisi Adebayo
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Food Security Status

scholarly journals Determinants of food security among rural households in Nigeria: USDA food insecurity experience based measurement (forms) approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-124
Author(s):  
Kazeem Aboaba ◽  
Damilare Michael Fadiji ◽  
Jamiu Ayomide Hussayn
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Dependency Ratio ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Household Heads

This study was carried out to estimate the extent of food security and its determinants among rural households in Nigeria. Data for this study was obtained from 180 rural households consisting of 1260 members through the use of a structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed with a descriptive technique and a less restrictive multinomial logistic regression model. The result found most rural households to be food insecure as they measure high on the food insecurity scale. Age, gender, marital status, access to credit, dependency ratio, household size, ownership of farmland and farming experience significantly influence food security categories. The study concluded that: female-headed married households were more food secure than male-headed households; an increase in age of household heads makes it more likely to be food secure, and so does access to credit facilities; conversely, an increase in family size and in the dependency ratio makes it less likely to be food secure. The study recommends that there should be provision and proper monitoring of credit facilities to small farmers in other to increase their scale of operation and improve their food security status. Also, adequate attention should be given to policy measures that address family planning in order to reduce the household size to a level the household heads can adequately cater for.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS FOOD INSECURITY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 182-194
Author(s):  
Ogechi Lynda EGWUE ◽  
Ikechi Kelechi AGBUGBA ◽  
Ridwan MUKAILA
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Average Household Size ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Food Insecure Households

The problem of food insecurity remains a challenge in developing countries, especially in rural areas. Despite the rising level of food insecurity, COVID-19 set in and was said to pose a threat to food security globally if adequate measures are not quickly put in place. This study, therefore, described the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents; examined the extent to which the rural households are food secure or otherwise during the COVID-19 pandemic and examine the drivers of food security status among rural households in South-East Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 200 households with the use of structured questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, food security index and logistics regression. Results of the findings revealed that the majority of the household heads were male (92%), married (93.5%), educated (87.5%) and had an average age of 54 years. They had an average household size of 7 persons, an average farming experience of 22 years, an average monthly income of N14, 305.5 and majority (83%) do not belong to a cooperative society. Majority (69.5%) of the households were food insecure, while only (30.5%) were food secure. The food-secure households had an average household size of 5 persons, while the food insecure households had 9 persons in their households. The headcount ratio of food secure households was 0.30, while it was 0.70 for food-insecure households. This shows that at least two out of three persons were food insecure in the study area. The surplus/shortfall index indicates that the food secure households exceeded the calorie requirement by 12%, while the food insecure fell short of the recommended calorie intake by 39%. Square food insecure gap or square shortfall index which indicate the severity of food insecurity among the food insecure household was 0.0056. The average calorie available (adult equivalent per day) for food secure households was 2523.5kcal, while average calorie available (AE/day) for food-insecure households was 1389.05kcal. The identified positive drivers of food security were marital status, educational level, cooperative members and annual income of the household heads. While, age of household head, household size and COVID-19 negatively influenced food security status. The study recommends, among others, putting in place immediate policy measures to reduce the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on rural household’s food security through the provision of enough palliatives which should be monitored so that it gets to the targeted population. Effective household size management and enlightenment programs on modern family planning techniques should be encouraged in rural areas. Rural households should also be educated on the nutritional implication of the various food items such as egg, milk, soybean and fish, especially for children to increase their protein intake and boost their immune system against COVID-19.

scholarly journals Effects of Farmer-Herder Conflicts on Rural Households Food Security in Gombe State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Sani Madi Yakubu ◽  
Micheal Wandzu Musa ◽  
Tologbonse Emmanuel Bamidele ◽  
Mahmoud Babawuro Ali ◽  
Muhammed Tukur Bappah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Land Tenure ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
And Control ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined the effects of farmer-herder conflicts on rural households’ food security in Gombe State, Nigeria. Primary data  were collected using structured questionnaire and focus group discussion among 118 farmers and 112 herders. Percentage, tobit and logit regression models were used in analysing the data. The result showed that, household size and education, farm size and cattle route encroachment were the major causes of the conflict. In addition, killing of stray cattle, population growth, rape and sexual  harassment were all responsible to farmer-herder conflict with different marginal effects. The study revealed 59.3% of the farmers and 31.3% of the herders, had food insecure with moderate hunger, while 43.7% of the farmers and 66.1% of the herders had food  insecurity with severe hunger. Selling of grazing areas, corrupt practices by traditional rulers are some of the constraints that affectsconflict management. There is need to create a platform that will bring all stakeholders together on a quarterly basis in order to have an interaction and to employ extension agents to serve as an intermediary between farmers and herders. There is need for the law makers to revisit the existing 1964 grazing reserves act and 1978 land tenure act so as to give room to accommodate land ownership, usage and control for the competing parties. This may help in reducing the intensity of the conflict. Finally, there is need for the adoption of some mitigating strategies such as alternative dispute resolutions, arrest and prosecution of offenders to manage the reoccurrences of conflicts. Keywords: Farmer-herder conflicts, rural households, food security status.

scholarly journals RURAL HOUSEHOLDS’ PERCEPTION OF VITAMIN A BIOFORTIFIED CASSAVA AND ITS PRODUCTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR FOOD SECURITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 400-413
Author(s):  
Dorcas Lola ALABI ◽  
Damilola Leah ARIBIFO ◽  
Oluwatomiwo Elizabeth OLUYEMI
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Planting Materials ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Frequency Counts

The paper examined the perception of rural households about vitamin A biofortified cassava and its products in Osun State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 50 households’ members. Quantitative data were collected on the respondents’ personal and socio-economic characteristics, their awareness on vitamin A biofortified cassava, their perception about the crop and its products, as well as the constraints affecting its acceptability in the study area. Data were described using frequency counts, percentages, means and standard deviation and inferential statistics, like Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Chi-square analyses. Results showed that the respondents had a mean age of 52.62 ± 14.30, while 82% of them were married. 74% of the respondents had heard of Vitamin A bio fortified cassava, 64% had seen it while 44% had planted it with 54% having positive perception towards the crop and its products. Poor transport facilities (mean = 3.16) and difficulties in getting planting materials (mean = 2.36) ranked highest among the constraints affecting acceptability of the crop in the study area. There exist significant association between the respondents’ marital status and their perception about vitamin A biofortified cassava. It was concluded that majority of the respondents have positive perception towards vitamin A biofortified cassava and its products. It was recommended that extension personnel should create more awareness about the nutritional value of the crop and its products to enhance better food security status among rural households.

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