Citation :

Intisar Mohammed Bakheit, Nour Eldin Ahmed Abdulla, "The Role of Home Gardening in Achieving Food Security in the Nile River State: A Case Study of Village 6, Manasir – Ald-Damer Locality – May (2024) – February (2025)," International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 1-7, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V13I2P101

Abstract

Home gardening in the Nile River State is a long-standing agricultural practice deeply rooted in the community. This practice contributes to achieving food security, providing additional household income, and enhancing balanced nutrition. The study aims to highlight the role of home gardening in strengthening food security in the Nile River State, as it has become an effective means of improving food availability through small-scale crop production to meet household needs. However, this practice faces many challenges that require in-depth study to identify appropriate solutions, with a focus on the area of Village 6, Manasir – Ald-Damer Locality, as a model that can be developed and replicated. The experiment targeted Village 6, Manasir, in Ald-Damer Locality to train women in home gardening. Home gardens were established for 150 households within spaces ranging from 100 to 200 square meters each. Winter crops were planted in November, including onions, eggplants, sweet peppers, hot peppers (chilies), arugula, zucchini, cucumbers, and tomatoes. This followed a training course designed to equip participants with the knowledge needed for small-scale gardening. Follow-up showed good production, which reflected positively on family nutrition. A questionnaire-based analysis methodology was used to gather detailed information on home gardening practices, challenges, and future prospects. Continuous monitoring and evaluation were conducted throughout the experiment, with technical support and appropriate technologies proposed to ensure success, leading to abundant yields that met the project’s objectives.

Keywords

Home gardening, Food security, Nile River State, Rural economy, Sustainable rural development.

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