ANALYSIS OF FOOD SECURITY STATUS AMONG THE ARABLE FARMING HOUSEHOLD IN KUSADA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF KATSINA STATE.

This study aimed to analyze the food security status among the Arable farming households in Kusada Local Government of Katsina State. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach to collect data on the food security status of these households, the factors affecting their food security, and strategies for improving their food security. The study used the COC, HDDS and HFCS methods to explore the food security status of households in the study area. Additionally, the logit model was used to determine the factors that influence household food security whiles the kendall’s coefficient of concordance was used to identify and rank the copping strategies used by households in the study area. This research consists of a title page, approval page, certification, abstract, List of abbreviation, Chapters One to Five (from introduction to conclusion), and references.