Factors influencing household food security among MicroVeg project beneficiaries in Nigeria

Idris-Adeniyi, K. M.; Akinbile, L. A.; Busari, A. O.; Adebooye, O. C.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2019.1238.12

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“…With different tools identified in the studies included in this review, some of the common FI tools include HFIAS, HFSSM, recommended daily calorie requirement, and the food security index. The studies that utilized the HFIAS module had an FI ranging from 45.8% [90] to 98.8% [125]; studies employing HFSSM reported a range of FI from 37% [100] to 100% [124], and studies that measured FI through the recommended daily calorie requirement ranged from 23.5% [48] to 78% [122].…”

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“…Sixty-three (80%) of the studies included in this review employed the most common FI measurement tool (Figure 4). The commonest method of measuring FI was through HFIAS, with eighteen studies [19,72,74,77,81,84,[89][90][91]93,95,[110][111][112]115,121,125]. The FI prevalence measured through the HFIAS module ranged from 36.9%, reported from a study that investigated the dynamics of FI using secondary data collected in 2010/2011 and 2015/2016 among households in rural Nigeria [110], to 98.8%, reported in research of household FI and feeding patterns of preschool children in north-central Nigeria [125].…”

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Investigating and Quantifying Food Insecurity in Nigeria: A Systematic Review

Otekunrin,

Mukaila,

Otekunrin

2023

Agriculture

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Given the recent increase in the number of Nigerians estimated to be at risk of food insecurity, it is crucial to explore the array of tools used to quantify food insecurity (FI). This exploration will help determine the prevalence and severity of FI in Nigeria. This review explored the scope of FI research carried out in Nigeria to examine how the design was quantified. A systematic review was performed to compile the accessible Nigerian studies. Seventy-nine studies were reviewed. Eighteen used the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale module (HFIAS) to investigate FI status; thirteen used the recommended daily calorie requirement approach; twelve employed the Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM); ten used the food insecurity index (through household per capita food expenditure); seven used the Food Insecurity Experienced Scale (FIES); two used the Food Consumption Score (FCS); and the others employed less standardized or thorough approaches. Different prevalence levels and gravities of FI in the Nigerian populations were documented. The prevalence of FI varied from 12% to 100%, based on the instrument and demography being studied. In accordance with the findings of this review, the authors propose standardization of the FI instrument and highlight the need for a measurement tool that would be appropriate for the Nigerian setting. This will enable researchers to attain a comprehensive knowledge of the occurrence rate of FI in Nigeria, leading to improved food- and nutrition-sensitive policy development.

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Investigating and Quantifying Food Insecurity in Nigeria: A Systematic Review

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Mukaila,

Otekunrin

2023

Agriculture

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“…However, similar programs are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, such as the MicroVeg project in Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, on vegetable production and fertilizer use for food security and economic empowerment of rural farming households funded by the Canadian International Food Security Research Fund (CIFSRF). This project benefited participating farmers by improving household food security ( 19 ). Hence, mitigating hunger challenges in developing countries is about food satiety and the study examines smallholder farmers contribution to food production and per capita supply in Nigeria.…”

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Smallholder Farmers Contribution to Food Production in Nigeria

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Several studies have shown that smallholder farmers produce most of the food in low-income and developing countries and form the backbone of the country’s food supply. This study examines the extent these smallholder farmers in Nigeria can put the country on the path to self-sufficiency and ensure satiety for household food consumption through their local production. The study also examines food production and their resulting yield based on crop production and harvested area, as well as the percentage of crops produced for food or other purposes. The results show that production of rice, sorghum, soybean, cassava, and yam is low; and their corresponding yields are declining, with the exception of maize, although the harvested area increased from 2015 to 2018. As it is, the findings are a clear indication of inadequate per capita food supply due to low food production, especially for cereals. The study suggests closing the yield gap specifically for cereals, limiting post-harvest losses, and finding a sustainable balance between the uses of major food crops for animal feed to reduce pressure on land resource use. The different states production performance requires special attention to harness the agricultural potential of each geopolitical zone. Lastly, dry-season cultivation should be encouraged through irrigation to enable harvesting two-times in a year. The study offers useful approaches to assess the contribution of local farmers to the food supply of a growing population and provides suggestions for the government, stakeholders, and the international community willing to collaborate and invest in the agricultural sector.

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Factors influencing household food security among MicroVeg project beneficiaries in Nigeria

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Investigating and Quantifying Food Insecurity in Nigeria: A Systematic Review

Investigating and Quantifying Food Insecurity in Nigeria: A Systematic Review

Smallholder Farmers Contribution to Food Production in Nigeria

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