Nutrition-sensitive extension approaches: Conceptual perspectives on Nutri-gardens
Abstract
Nutri-gardens represent a pragmatic, multi-functional extension strategy within nutrition-sensitive agriculture. By ensuring localized access to diverse, nutrient-rich foods, they directly address the dimensions of food security—particularly access and utilization. Evidence demonstrates their efficacy in improving nutritional status, reducing morbidity, empowering women, and enhancing household economic resilience. Therefore, integrating nutri-garden promotion into mainstream agricultural extension policies is recommended as a sustainable approach to combat malnutrition and hidden hunger at the grassroots level.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Agricultural Development and Management
Food Security and Socioeconomic Dynamics
Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 683–687
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026