Agricultural extension can help in bridging the gap between agriculture and health through nutrition delivery.
Agricultural extension can employ information and communication (ICT) tools in nutrition delivery and this is an area that women can really play a critical role. ICT tools can be used in technology transfer which makes farmers more productive and ensures that access to up to date information on nutrition as it affects localities is more efficient and the dissemination methodologies are location specific.
In Oyo state, Nigeria nutrition delivery is facilitated by the Agricultural development Agency through their desk officer Mr Ajani who oversees the activities of extension workers and empowers them regularly with up to date information courtesy HarvestPlus Nigeria. This is an example that can be replicated.
Women have more accurate information as regards nutrition for households and as such, mainstreaming household information through women is key to developing a sustainable food security network.
Atinuke Lebile