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Abdulkerime Mohammed J, Asrat Mulat A. Home-Garden Production and Women Dietary Diversity: An Experience from Success of Micro-Intervention in Boru Meda Kebele, Ethiopia. JNFS 2024; 9 (1) :81-91
URL: http://jnfs.ssu.ac.ir/article-1-652-en.html
URL: http://jnfs.ssu.ac.ir/article-1-652-en.html
Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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In order to combat malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) gives nutrient-dense foods, dietary diversity, and food fortification the highest priority. This micro-intervention project's goal is to increase home-gardening system's contribution to raising women's dietary diversity score (WDDS) by diversifying family farming practices. Methods: In Ethiopia's Boru-Meda Kebele, The authors applied the intervention to 40 specifically chosen female beneficiaries between the ages of 15 and 49. FAO's standardized questionnaire was used as a tool to conduct an initial and end-line dietary diversity survey by giving careful consideration to cultural and religious elements. The qualitative information was also gathered using case studies, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. Results: The local population's diet was dominated by staple cereal crops, and women were less knowledgeable about home gardening and diverse diets. Before intervention, the average number of food groups produced and consumed was 2.63±1.00 and 3.68±1.16 respectively. The intervention enhanced the WDDS to 6.13±0.76, and the production diversity to 5.63±0.90. The intervention changed the community's consumption and production patterns, especially among women. Conclusion: Home-garden agriculture helps to increase WDDS. As a result, development partners must concentrate on farming system diversification by increasing the accessibility of vegetable seeds and educating local farmers about the contribution of diversified vegetable production and consumption. Strengthening the cooperation among stakeholders and maintaining monitoring of activities should also be given due emphasis
Keywords: Dietary diversity, Diversified production, Home garden agriculture, Nutrition sensitive agriculture, Women dietary diversity
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Received: 2022/06/11 | Published: 2024/02/21 | ePublished: 2024/02/21
Received: 2022/06/11 | Published: 2024/02/21 | ePublished: 2024/02/21
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