Determinants of food security in Nigeria: Empirical evidence from beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries rice farmers of the Kano River Irrigation Project

Introduction While the prevalence of hunger decreased globally, it has risen in sub-Saharan Africa recent years mainly due to rapid population growth, low agricultural productivity, and economic downturns. This study was conducted examine food security determinants at household levels among beneficiaries non-beneficiaries rice farmers Kano river irrigation project Nigeria. Methods Cross-sectional data were used for analysis while multi-stage sampling technique obtain from 382 respondents, out which 217 165 non-beneficiaries; using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data analyzed Household index Logit regression model. Results discussion The results showed that 72.6% beneficiaries' households secure, against non-beneficiaries, who had 65.4% secure households. findings also revealed have 11 4% insecurity depth severity respectively. Non-beneficiaries, on other hand, 17 8% severity, Extension contact, farm size, output, educational attainment positive security. Similarly, could increase identified were; credit constraints size. It is recommended design strategy should be multi-dimensional encompass social, institutional transformation small scale farmers. Addressing crucial enhancing status area.