Assessing The Role of Maize Cultivation in Poverty Alleviation, Food Security and Employment Generation in Rural Areas

Authors

  • Sami Ullah Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Adaptive Research cum Demonstraion Institute, Tank, Pakistan
  • Sehrish Jamil Soil and water testing lab Bahawalnagar, Soil Fertility Research Institute, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Ayesha Irum Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute Faisalabad, AARI Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Ayesha Malik Soil and Water Conservation Research Station Fateh Jang, Pakistan
  • Jaweria Gul Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Department of Biotechnology, Dir Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Keywords:

Agriculture inputs, Farmers livelihood, Maize cultivation, Poverty alleviation

Abstract

Objectives: This research aimed to examine the role of maize cultivation in poverty alleviation, food security, and employment generation in rural areas.

Methods: The study was conducted in district Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, and involved a sample of 79 farmers. Data was collected through surveys, interviews, and secondary sources.

Results: The findings revealed that maize cultivation was perceived as a significant source of employment and income generation by the majority of participants. However, there was no significant association between maize cultivation and household food security or poverty reduction according to participants' perceptions. The study highlighted the diversification of livelihoods among farmers, with engagement in both on-farm and off-farm activities.

Conclusion: These insights emphasize the need for integrated approaches to rural development that consider multiple dimensions, including income generation, food security, and poverty reduction. The findings of this study can inform in designing targeted interventions that harness the benefits of maize cultivation for sustainable rural development.

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Published

2023-06-23

How to Cite

Sami Ullah, Sehrish Jamil, Ayesha Irum, Ayesha Malik, & Jaweria Gul. (2023). Assessing The Role of Maize Cultivation in Poverty Alleviation, Food Security and Employment Generation in Rural Areas. Indus Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 1(01), 8–13. Retrieved from http://induspublishers.com/IJAPS/article/view/8

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