Determinants of Food Security in Ogbomoso Agricultural Zone

Abstract

This study analyzed determinants of food security in Ogbomoso agricultural zone. Multistage random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondent for the study. A total of 148 households respondents were interviewed. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics and logit model. About 70% of the respondents were literates. The coefficient of age of household head was negative and significant at 1 per cent. However, the coefficient of income was positive at 1 per cent. Therefore, educated and young individuals should be encouraged to engage in agriculture.