Income Contribution of Backyard Gardening and its Association with Household Food Security: A Case Study in an Urban Setting

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues Pub Date : 2024-05-14 DOI:10.32479/ijefi.15812

Thabang R. Aphane, C. Muchopa

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Abstract

Households located in urban township settings experience food insecurity which can be alleviated through backyard gardening. This study is to determine the extent of the contribution of backyard gardening to food security. Based on the Logistic Regression Model, household size, farming experience, employment status of the household head and harvesting frequency were found to be significant in affecting the food security status of the household. The study found that backyard gardening contributes (contribution index of 67.25%) towards household food security. Household specific factors should therefore be considered in policy targeted intervention strategies aimed at alleviating food insecurity.

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后院园艺的收入贡献及其与家庭粮食安全的关系：城市环境中的案例研究

位于城市乡镇的家庭面临着粮食不安全问题，而通过后院园艺可以缓解这一问题。本研究旨在确定后院园艺对粮食安全的贡献程度。根据逻辑回归模型，发现家庭规模、耕作经验、户主的就业状况和收获频率对家庭的粮食安全状况有显著影响。研究发现，后院园艺对家庭粮食安全的贡献（贡献指数为 67.25%）。因此，在制定旨在缓解粮食不安全问题的有针对性的干预战略时，应考虑到家庭的具体因素。

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