Analysis of Food Security Status among Rural Households in Okehi Local Government, Kogi State, Nigeria
Adebayo Adepeju Grace
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze food security status among rural households in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. Multistage random sampling technique was employed in selecting the respondents for this study. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and logit regression model. The logit regression model tested the impact of age, education, household size, and poverty status on food security. P-values > 0.05, they are not statistically significant possibly due to multicollinearity or a small sample size. The coefficient for poverty status (17.74) was extremely high, suggesting a high level of influence on food security. The most common coping strategy during food insecurity is reducing meal size (98%). Findings from the study indicated that education, access to credit, household size and income level were the significant determinants of Food Security and Poverty. The findings of this study suggest the need for policy-makers to adopt a multi-sectoral approach to rural development. Policies should support integrated programs that combine agricultural innovation, poverty alleviation, educational initiatives.
Keywords
Agriculture
Farm Income. Food Security
Poverty
Rural Households.
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