The role of agriculture in reducing child undernutrition in Nigeria - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The role of agriculture in reducing child undernutrition in Nigeria write by Amare, Mulubrhan. This book was released on 2020-05-27. The role of agriculture in reducing child undernutrition in Nigeria available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This study examines the effect of agricultural productivity change on child nutritional outcomes in Nigeria. Using several waves of micro-level panel data from Nigeria, we first show that high temperature (heat stress) reduces agricultural productivity change. A one percent increase in high temperatures during the crop growth period result in a 4 percent decrease in agricultural productivity. More importantly, our analysis provides several important insights on the implications of agricultural productivity change for reducing child undernutrition. The results show that agricultural productivity growth has a positive effect on child nutritional outcomes, measured by child height-for-age and weight-for-age. The main channel through which agricultural productivity growth affects child nutritional outcomes is by increasing food production for own household consumption. This suggests that productivity-enhancing investments in the agricultural sector could have a direct impact on child nutritional outcomes among smallholder households in Nigeria. The results also show that agricultural productivity change has higher impact for households who have better access to markets and a higher educational level. Interventions and policies geared towards intensification of agricultural production need to be complemented with strategies for widening educational programs and improving farmers’ access to markets. to induce incentives for increased production.
Transforming agriculture for improving food and nutrition security among Nigerian farm households
Transforming agriculture for improving food and nutrition security among Nigerian farm households - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Transforming agriculture for improving food and nutrition security among Nigerian farm households write by Ecker, Olivier. This book was released on 2018-10-16. Transforming agriculture for improving food and nutrition security among Nigerian farm households available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The release by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) in 2010 and its successor strategy document, the Agriculture Promotion Policy (APP), in 2016 as official policy strategy documents signals a shift in policymaker attention toward improving the performance of the agricultural sector in the country after decades of neglect. This paper discusses the potential effects of changes in agricultural production practices due to these adjustments in strategy on food consumption, and, hence, on food security and nutrition in Nigeria. We outline the theoretical linkages between changes in agricultural production patterns by farm households and their food consumption decisions.
Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa
Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa write by Dean T. Jamison. This book was released on 2006-01-01. Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Current data and trends in morbidity and mortality for the sub-Saharan Region as presented in this new edition reflect the heavy toll that HIV/AIDS has had on health indicators, leading to either a stalling or reversal of the gains made, not just for communicable disorders, but for cancers, as well as mental and neurological disorders.
Nutrition-sensitive agriculture
Nutrition-sensitive agriculture - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Nutrition-sensitive agriculture write by Ruel, Marie T.. This book was released on 2017-10-27. Nutrition-sensitive agriculture available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A growing number of governments, donor agencies, and development organizations are committed to supporting nutrition-sensitive agriculture (NSA) to achieve their development goals. Although consensus exists on pathways through which agriculture may influence nutrition-related outcomes, empirical evidence on agriculture’s contribution to nutrition and how it can be enhanced is still weak. This paper reviews recent empirical evidence (since 2014), including findings from impact evaluations of a variety of NSA programs using experimental designs as well as observational studies that document linkages between agriculture, women’s empowerment, and nutrition. It summarizes existing knowledge regarding not only impacts but also pathways, mechanisms, and contextual factors that affect where and how agriculture may improve nutrition outcomes. The paper concludes with reflections on implications for agricultural programs, policies, and investments, and highlights future research priorities.
Small-Scale Farming, Agricultural Productivity and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria
Small-Scale Farming, Agricultural Productivity and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Small-Scale Farming, Agricultural Productivity and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria write by Ojo Samuel. This book was released on 2016. Small-Scale Farming, Agricultural Productivity and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Existing literature affirms the importance of agricultural technology adoption on productivity, income and livelihood outcomes. Evidences subsists on the adoption of improved cassava varieties (ICVs) in Nigeria but little is known about its impact among the farmers. We used data from a survey conducted by International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to explore this research gap. Propensity Score Matching and Heckman's two-stage model were the analytical tools. Given an estimated poverty line of (₦21717.53); 52.0% of the farmers were poor. We found that 75.6% of the respondents are adopters of ICVs. Primary occupation of household head and total non-production asset of farmers were key determinants for adoption. Adoption of improved cassava variety has positive effect on farmers' productivity and poverty reduction. The Average Treatment Effect on the Treated (ATT) for productivity increased by 70 percent among ICVs farmers. Income was also higher among the adopters than the non- adopters by ₦43463.77. In the same vein, the income of the adopters increased by 17%. Furthermore, adopters of ICVs have the probability of reducing poverty headcount by 20%. The empirical results suggest that improved agricultural innovation adoption can play a key role in strengthening and impacting agricultural productivity of smallholder farmers for increased income generation and food security.
