Let me start by saying that I have not fully followed the discussion on this topic so I may be repeating what has been said already. This notwithstanding, I want to make this comment. Studies in Nigeria and some other African countries showed that malnutrition is more severe in farming communities than non farming communities. The reason being that most rural subsistence farmers sell their farm produce to buy non-food items while they consume what does not meet market value. This scenerio underscores the importance of nutrition education and awareness creation at community level. There is the need to train Nutrition extension workers who will create awareness at the level of farming households on what and how feed adequately. This could make agriculture truly work for nutrition.
Prof. Ignatius Onimawo
Ignatius Akhakhia Onimawo