Effects of Agroforestry on Household Food Security as Perceived by Rural Women Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

Authors: Nwozuzu SO*, Ukpongson MT, Ejiogu Okereke N, Chijioke CA and Onyejiuwa JN

DOI: 10.23880/oajar-16000274

Volume 6, Issue 3

Abstract

The study analyzed the effects of agroforestry on household food security status as perceived by rural women farmers in Imo state Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select a sample sample size of 270 rural women farmers. Data were collected from the respondents using interview schedule. Data were analyzed using percentages, mean static and standard deviations. The result also showed that the effect of agroforestry on household food security status of rural women farmers was high with a grand mean of 2.95, and the rural women farmers in the state were foods secured with a grand mean of 2.52 obtained from the mean score of the table which was above the discriminating index on 2.5, The result also showed that the effect of agroforestry on household food security status of rural women farmers was high with a grand mean of 2.95, We recommend that agroforestry practices be promoted and recommended to all framers who wish to maintain stable food security status in meeting family demands.

Keywords: Agroforestry; Food Security; Rural Women Farmers; Imo State

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