THE ECONOMICS OF JABARIK CULTIVATION IN ACHIEVING FOOD SECURITY FOR THE FAMILIES OF SMALL FARMERS IN SOUTH KORDOFAN (KADOUGLI LOCALITY), SUDAN

Abstract

This study was conducted in the South Kordofan state (Kadugli locality) in June 2019 with the aim of knowledge the role of jabriek in investigation household food security for small farmers in the locality. In obtaining information, the study relied on the primary sources represented in the direct questionnaire with the targeted families, in addition to individual interviews. Information was also collected from scientific references and previous studies related to the study. the study targeted 90 male and female farmers, where it relied on sampling randomly, and the data was analyzed by the (SPSS and Excel). The obtained data were presented and summarized in the form of tables and graphs, which contained percentages. Through the results of the study, it became it turns out that 86.6% are cultivating for self-sufficiency and marketing. We find that 39.6%, 4.2%, and 4.2% of small farmers breeding goats, cows and sheep, respectively, to produce milk and benefit from their derivatives. We also find that 21.2 percent of farmers are interested in planting fruit trees in their homes because of their contribution to providing the product from for food and marketing the surplus, and 66.7% of farmers make an effective contribution to the cultivation of these grasses in educating their children in the various educational stages, and also contributes to receiving health services at a rate of 40.8%. There are two planting loops (summer and winter). In the summer loop, the cereal crops are planted such as sorghum and cash crops such as grunts and sesame, while in the winter loop, vegetables are grown, whether they are leafy, carrot or fruit. When comparing women and men in relying on the implantation of gypsophila, there is a greater percentage of women compared to men. Finally, it became clear that there are cumulative experiences of small farmers in the study area through their familiarity with agricultural operations and pest control methods, and their interest in cultivating improved seeds. The study recommendation:  Encouraging families in (rural and urban) to adopt the cultivation of jabrik and home farming, even if it is in the smallest area.  Training small farmers on organic farming and food processing.  Training them on value chains.  Connecting them to marketing channels and markets