Perceived benefits, knowledge, and attitudes of smallholder farmers towards nutrition-sensitive agriculture in Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56286/NTU-JAVS.2026.6.1.114-118Keywords:
Knowledge, Information, Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture, Foods, FarmersAbstract
Nutrition-sensitive agriculture focuses on the cultivation, processing, and consumption of a variety of nutrient-rich foods to promote nutritional diversity. This study assessed the benefits, knowledge, and attitudes of smallholder farmers towards nutrition-sensitive agriculture in Ilorin East LGA of Kwara State, Nigeria. The findings revealed that the majority (91%) of the farmers were aware that milk is important for the development and strength of our bones. The nutrition-sensitive advisory services are essential for farmers (mean=4.57) was the highest-ranked attitudinal statement. The enhancement of household food security (mean=2.77) was the highest-ranked benefit of nutrition-sensitive agricultural practice. The study thus recommended that extension service providers should create more awareness on the importance of nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices
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