Abstract
BackgroundThe present study investigates the agricultural practices and food security of rural areas in Africa by observing the farming and food consumption patterns in Kiboguwa village, on the eastern slopes of the Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania.ResultsThe participant observation method was employed to collect and analyze the data of four village divisions: Kiseneke, Changa, Ludewa, and Mungi. Empirical research was conducted on the agricultural and food consumption patterns of the villagers using firsthand information. The production of two main types of cereals, maize and rice, was insufficient owing to low productivity or low production. Many households sell bananas grown in home gardens to compensate for cereal food shortages. Therefore, as a commercial crop, bananas play a vital role in achieving food security for the villagers.ConclusionThe present study demonstrates the importance of different dimensions of agriculture and staple food crop productivity. It also describes the specific situation of rural farming in Africa. The newly collected information could help policymakers enhance food security in the areas under investigation.
Highlights
The present study investigates the agricultural practices and food security of rural areas in Africa by observing the farming and food consumption patterns in Kiboguwa village, on the eastern slopes of the Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania
Tanzania, located in East Africa, is classified among the least developed countries, with approximately 80% of the population engaged in growing food in rural areas for Yamane et al Agric & Food Secur (2018) 7:54 their consumption
Characteristics of meals with a focus on staple food Consumption rate of each staple food crop among four households Figure 2 shows the consumption rate of different types of staple food crops, as reported by four homemakers living in four different village divisions, over one year approximately (2004)
Summary
The present study investigates the agricultural practices and food security of rural areas in Africa by observing the farming and food consumption patterns in Kiboguwa village, on the eastern slopes of the Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania. Tanzania, located in East Africa, is classified among the least developed countries, with approximately 80% of the population engaged in growing food in rural areas for Yamane et al Agric & Food Secur (2018) 7:54 their consumption. Staple food crop cultivation practices, in particular, vary significantly depending on the ethnic groups and regions in Tanzania. This agricultural diversity has evolved and matured under the local environment and culture
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