Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Impact of Land Degradation on Smallholder Maize Farmers’ Food Security in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Year 2024, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 35 - 45

Abdullahi Gambo Yusuf Usman Oladimeji Henry Egwuma Aisha Hussaini Bashiru Dahiru Magaji Hannatu Yusuf

Abstract

This study examined the multidimensional effects of soil degradation on the food security of smallholder maize farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The research was intended to ascertain the major consequences of agricultural land deterioration and the food security status of the respondents with the intent of proffering policy action. Primary data were collected from 204 maize farmers affected by land degradation and 231 non-affected farmers using structured questionnaire and interview schedule. The food stability index approach reveals that majority of affected maize farmers (72.5%) had poor food stability compared to non-affected farmers with only 0.9%. PSM treatment results for the Treated of the affected maize farmers on average shows that the affected farmers had a decrease of -10.723 Kcal per meal on their calorie intake as a result of land degradation challenges. To improve food security status of affected farmers, government and policymakers should prioritize land degradation mitigation policy such as investing in improved farming techniques, agroforestry, and crop varieties, and ensuring local communities are engaged in land management decisions. Future research should pay attention to understanding land degradation dynamics and agricultural incentives, development strategies, and technological interventions that can mitigate the effects of land degradation.

Keywords

land degradation, food security, maize farmers, Nigeria

Ethical Statement

The manuscript has not been submitted to any journal for publication

Arazi Bozulumunun Nijerya'nın Kaduna Eyaletindeki Küçük Ölçekli Mısır Çiftçilerinin Gıda Güvenliği Üzerindeki Etkisinin Çok Boyutlu Analizi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, toprak bozulmasının Nijerya'nın Kaduna Eyaleti'ndeki küçük ölçekli mısır çiftçilerinin gıda güvenliği üzerindeki çok boyutlu etkilerini incelemiştir. Araştırma, tarımsal arazi bozulmasının başlıca sonuçlarını ve politika eylemi önermek amacıyla katılımcıların gıda güvenliği durumunu tespit etmeyi amaçlamıştır. Birincil veriler, arazi bozulmasından etkilenen 204 mısır çiftçisinden ve etkilenmeyen 231 çiftçiden yapılandırılmış anket ve görüşme programı kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Gıda istikrar endeksi yaklaşımı, etkilenen mısır çiftçilerinin çoğunluğunun (%72,5), etkilenmeyen çiftçilerin sadece %0,9'una kıyasla zayıf gıda istikrarına sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Ortalama olarak etkilenen mısır çiftçilerinin PSM tedavi sonuçları, etkilenen çiftçilerin arazi bozulumu zorluklarının bir sonucu olarak kalori alımlarında öğün başına -10.723 Kcal'lik bir düşüş olduğunu göstermektedir. Etkilenen çiftçilerin gıda güvenliği durumunu iyileştirmek için hükümet ve politika yapıcılar, gelişmiş tarım teknikleri, tarımsal ormancılık ve ürün çeşitlerine yatırım yapmak ve yerel toplulukların arazi yönetimi kararlarına katılımını sağlamak gibi arazi bozulumunu azaltma politikalarına öncelik vermelidir. Gelecekteki araştırmalar, arazi bozulumu dinamiklerini ve arazi bozulumunun etkilerini azaltabilecek tarımsal teşvikleri, kalkınma stratejilerini ve teknolojik müdahaleleri anlamaya dikkat etmelidir.

Keywords

Arazi Bozulumu, Gıda Güvenliği, Mısır Çiftçileri, Nijerya

Ethical Statement

The manuscript has not been submitted to any journal for publication

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