Effects of Coronavirus on Food Systems in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The coronavirus pandemic is putting diets, food systems, and agricultural production in jeopardy globally, with agricultural trade and value chains out of reach for the masses. Therefore, this study examines the impact of coronavirus on food systems in Ikwerre LGA of Rivers State, Nigeria. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result of the socio-economic descriptions shows that a majority (78.9%) of the farmers were married, and 71.9% indicated no interest in any farmers’ association. Also, the result shows that a majority (96.5%) of the farmers were aware of the coronavirus pandemic, and 52.6% agreed that farmers were vulnerable to coronavirus. Market closures and farmers' vulnerability to coronavirus were statistically significant with food systems sustainability. The study recommended that farming inputs should be subsidized and agricultural produce markets reorganized. Also, storage facilities should be made available in rural areas.
Source: Journal of Agriculture
DOI: 10.46876/ja.1392514
Authors: Adeyinka Richard Aroyehun, Grant Chukwuemeka Onyenma, Chigozie Mark Anthony Abuta, Wenenda Benson Garshon
Institution: University of Port Harcourt
Language: English
Topic: COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4405312505