A Farming System Model to Leverage Agriculture for Nutritional Outcomes

M S Swaminathan, R. V. Bhavani and Prasun Das

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Abstract: The objective of paper is to demonstrate feasibility of nutrition-sensitive agriculture. The proposed model is being tested in two select locations to demonstrate improvement in nutrition status through improved agricultural production system, dietary diversi?cation, income enhancement, greater nutrition awareness and changed behaviour patterns, to be evaluated through a set of objective indicators.

Keywords: malnutrition; farming system; nutrition; dietary diversity; nutrition awareness; agriculture; self-suf?ciency; agricultural productivity; high-yielding varieties; fertilizers; irrigation water; minimum support price. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015-01
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