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Hidden Hunger: Exploring the Role of Agricultural Extension for Improved Nutrition in Nigeria

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/EASJNFS.2020.v02i01.001

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Hidden hunger is still a great concern for many households in Nigeria. The need for nutrition-sensitive agriculture is well recognized and of growing interest to global development players. There is a heightened awareness globally and within development institutions and governments of the need to better understand the linkages between agriculture and nutrition in which the agricultural sector can contribute to improved nutrition. This paper presents hidden hunger with a focus on exploring the role agricultural extension can play to realise the goals of food security and nutrition in Nigeria. This paper argues that Agricultural extension is particularly well positioned to address hidden hunger through the instruments of technology transfer and innovation, human capital development, social capital development and increasing market access. Agricultural extension, with established infrastructure, provides a unique opportunity for nutrition interventions to be implemented at scale with significant reach. The paper focused on the role of Agricultural extension in combating micronutrient deficiencies in Nigeria.

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