Impact of Certified Wheat Seeds on Food Security: A Case Study of Karak, KP, Pakistan
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Certified Wheat Seeds, Food Security, Karak, Pakistan, Analysis of CovarianceAbstract
Wheat is a major food crop in the study area. However, wheat yields continue to remain very low in this region mainly due to the use of poor-quality seed. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of certified wheat seeds on food security, a case study of district Karak (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Pakistan. The multistage sampling technique was applied to collect data from 100 formers through a face-to-face interview, and a well-structured questionnaire was used to collect information from the respondents. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to determine the factors that influence household food security. The results of our study revealed that certified seed, age, access to credit, irrigation, education, off-frame employment, livestock size, and operated area have a positive and significant impact on household food security, but household size has a negative and significant effect on household food security. The policies should be set to promote the use of the certified seed, enhance the level of education, increase the irrigated area, and foster employment opportunities as they have a significant impact on food security. This study also recommended that government and non-government agencies should intensify efforts on the importance of family planning and advocate small family size in rural areas.
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