Factors Enhancing Household Nutrition Outcomes in Potato Value Chain in South-Western Uganda

摘要: In Uganda, agricultural commercialization has been promoted to reduce poverty and improve household food security. South-western the major producer of potato, considered basket country but it one highest prevalence rates stunting in children under 5. This study potato enterprise as a key pathway for enhancing nutrition security because become income source staple diets many households area most urban areas country. The objective was determine factors that influence farm outcomes. Through survey, data were collected from 434 randomly selected farmer households. Descriptive econometric methods used analysis. Results show dietary diversity score low (3.2) (57%) Only 38% secure. main outcomes size land, livestock units owned, proportion spent on food, education head, while farmer’s experience production had negative effect. land crop diversification, age famer being male enhanced recommends promoting improved practices maximize productivity, integration production, training women men related use income.