Abstract
Rice farming in Senegal relies on small family farms and plays a crucial role in meeting food needs. However, local supply is insufficient and threatens food security in terms of availability, stability and accessibility. This justifies the generation and dissemination of Korean technologies aimed at increasing rice production. The objective of this study is to assess the impact of the project on small hold farmers’ food security. The treatment effect method was used with the double difference approach following a baseline study in 2015 on a random sample of 1200 households in the Senegal River Valley. The study shows that the project led to a 22% increase in yields and an 18% increase in rice production, with an impact of 19% on income from rice cultivation, which accounts for 62% of total household income. This produced an impact of 236,087 CFA francs or an increase of 34% on average household income with a very significant statistical difference. This impact is 22,256 CFA francs per capita and 31,371 FCFA per equivalent adult (UEA). The impact on food consumption is 293 kcal/UEA per day and induces a reduction of 10% in households at risk. The impact on income has also increased the means of managing health needs. As a result, the producers have benefited greatly from the productivity gains in rice production induced by technologies. This highlights the crucial role of bringing innovations into rice production. The policy decision makers must develop strategic options for the widespread dissemination of these innovations in order to improve income and reduce food insecurity in rural areas.
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