Food Security and Nutrition of Smallholder Farming Households in South-East Nigeria: Evidence from Imo State

Smallholder farmers play a significant role in rural economic growth, as they contribute large portion of the workforce areas. Consumption less diverse diets and inadequate access to sufficient food poses danger for their health. We assessed security status nutrition smallholder farming households Imo State, South-East Nigeria. identified sources availability households, determined also factors affecting farmers. This study used survey data from 195 Household dietary diversity score (HDDS) binary logistic regression model were employed estimate determinants. The results show that engaged different systems, including crop production, livestock production mixed farming. relied on farm purchases meet energy needs, with gifts supplementing available some households. found male-headed more secure than female-headed number insecure relatively higher percentage secure. age household head, education, sex, size market-orientation significantly influence It is recommended should engage systems well market orientation enhance