Assessing the effect of factors impacting the food and nutritional security of farm women

Abstract

Food and nutrition security are key underpinnings in the delicate fabric of global well-being, allowing communities to thrive. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) defines food security as unfettered access to sufficient, secure, and nutritious food, supported by a supportive environment of sanitation, health services, and care that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle. This narrative takes on additional meaning when presented to the steadfast backbone of rural communities: agricultural women. An “Ex-post-facto” research design was used for the study. Choutuppal village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of South Telangana state was randomly selected for the present study. Interview schedule was implied on the 30 randomly selected farm women. The data were drawn and further statistically analyzed. Independent factors include age, education, family size, family type, landholding, yearly income, cropping pattern, and social involvement, identified through a literature evaluation. Yogesh's (2021) schedule assesses the dependent variable—the food and nutritional security status. Structured interviews with a tailored schedule serve as the primary data collection method. Results reveal significant correlations between age, education, landholding, annual income, cropping pattern, and social participation with food and nutritional security. This comprehensive research contributes to the understanding of the food and nutritional security situation of farm women in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, offering a solid foundation for future analyses and policy interventions. The findings underscore the need for targeted measures to empower farm women, recognizing their pivotal role in ensuring a healthy and secure food future.