Food Consumption–Production Adjustments to Economic Crises under Credit Constraints in Nigeria

Poverty and food security risks are increasing in resource-reliant African countries such as Nigeria. Resultantly, policymakers have attempted to use agricultural policy reforms boost productivity increase income. However, macroeconomic instabilities complicate transformation. Consequently, farm households try diversify production mitigate shock-induced nutrition losses. credit constraints disrupt the planting of different crops required for adequate diets. This study investigates performance during Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda. It examines whether credit-constrained adjust consumption differently from credit-unconstrained families. The aim is uncover nutritional implications adjustments evaluate changes a linkage has undergone commercialization initiative. While diversified risks, were unable do so. A that improves access farm-input purchases appeared security. shocks smooth implementation policy. decisions on designation financial-support scheme approves operating off-farm enterprises must be considered. business profits could complement income improve family nutrition. Part again plowed back into needs enhance commercialization.