EFFECT OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION PRACTICES ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN IGABI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA

This study examined the effect of sustainable food production practices on household food security in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study specifically assessed the influence of soil conservation, water conservation and post-harvest loss reduction on household food security. A survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from selected farming households using structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that soil conservation and water conservation showed positive and statistically significant effects on household food security, while post-harvest loss reduction had a positive but insignificant influence. The study concludes that the adoption of sustainable food production practices plays a crucial role in improving household food security in the study area. It therefore recommends that government and relevant stakeholders should promote and support the adoption of these practices through farmer education, access to inputs, and extension services to enhance food security outcomes in Igabi Local Government Area and similar settings.