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Impact of Agroforestry on Household Food Security: A Micro-Perspective from Southern Rwanda

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  • Ngango, Jules
  • Musabanganji, Edouard
  • Maniriho, Aristide
  • Nkikabahizi, Ferdinand
  • Mukamuhire, Anitha
  • Ng’ombe, John N.

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This study utilizes an endogenous switching regression model, complemented with coarsened exact matching, to ascertain the effects of adopting agroforestry on household food security. Our analysis employs data from a sample of 615 farms in Southern Rwanda. The findings indicate that the main determinants of agroforestry adoption include secure land tenure, membership in cooperatives, access to credit, household size, and farmers' awareness of agroforestry practices. Findings highlight the substantial contributions of agroforestry to food security, with adopters experiencing 19.81 percentage points higher food consumption scores compared to non-adopters. Moreover, the results reveal potential benefits for non-adopters through agroforestry adoption, thereby suggesting that even individuals who do not currently engage in agroforestry could enhance their food security by considering adoption. These insights emphasize the long-term potential of promoting agroforestry for current and prospective adopters. Policies reinforcing land security, supporting cooperatives, providing accessible credit, and promoting farmer sensitization are crucial for encouraging agroforestry adoption and improving food security. By identifying key determinants and quantifying impacts, this study offers targeted guidance for interventions that leverage agroforestry as a sustainable solution to enhance household food security

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  • Ngango, Jules & Musabanganji, Edouard & Maniriho, Aristide & Nkikabahizi, Ferdinand & Mukamuhire, Anitha & Ng’ombe, John N., 2024. "Impact of Agroforestry on Household Food Security: A Micro-Perspective from Southern Rwanda," IAAE 2024 Conference, August 2-7, 2024, New Delhi, India 344269, International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:cfcp15:344269
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.344269
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