Home Gardening as a Panacea to Food Insecurity in Ogun State

Patience Abosede Olunusi, Oyetunde Adeduntan Olajumoke Adedokun, Olusola Funmilayo Babalola, Faith Oluwatosin Onigbinde and Motunrayo Risikat Asunmo
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Patience Abosede Olunusi: Department of Home Economics and Hotel Management, Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria
Oyetunde Adeduntan Olajumoke Adedokun: Department of Home Economics Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Nigeria
Olusola Funmilayo Babalola: Department of Home Economics Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Nigeria
Faith Oluwatosin Onigbinde: Department of Home Economics and Hotel Management, Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria
Motunrayo Risikat Asunmo: Department of Home Economics Education, Lagos State University of Education, Lagos, Nigeria

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies, 2026, issue 2, 205-215

Abstract: This study investigates the role of home gardening as an effective and sustainable strategy in mitigating food insecurity in communities in Ogun state. The study employed a mixed method research approach, which included 200 households across four LGA in Ogun state with quantifiable survey interviews of Agricultural and Nutritional professionals. Data analysis which included descriptive and inferential approach were employed to measure the impact of home gardening on Household food security, food expenditure, Household income and Dietary diversity. Results indicate that 70 % of the households practicing home gardening reported improved yearly access to quality nutritious food items, 65% utilized garden produce as supplementary income source. The study concludes that the implementation of home gardening training into community developmental plans significantly bring an adaptable solution to food insecurity in Ogun state. It also recommends youth participation and policy prioritization which would prioritize agricultural subsidies and gardening input to foster unbiased food systems. The research highlights home gardening as a viable cost-effective solution to food diffidence, as it secures sustainable livelihood and food control for low-income households.

Keywords: Dietary diversity; Food insecurity; Home gardening; Household income; Sustainable livelihood; Ogun state Nigeria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.35219/jards.2026.2.14

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