Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security and Improved Nutrition in Nigeria

Based on the mandate of Sustainable Development Goals 2 (SDG2), that food security in every nation must be achieved by 2015, the objective of this paper is to investigating the effect of sustainable agriculture and food security on improved nutrition in Nigeria. Using content analysis and drawing out causal mechanisms with systematic evaluation, this study reveals the various dimensions of sustainable agriculture and food security in Nigeria, breaking down their elements into systems as drawn from the existing literature, and critically linking them to improved nutrition. The study therefore found out that for a sustainable agriculture and food security to be attained in Nigeria, there must be an interaction between the natural biological cycle and control, optimized management and use of farm resources, protect and renew soil fertility and natural resources. The study also found out that, making use of non-renewable energy, purchase productive input and provide human security, and promote opportunity in family farming community to enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole is paramount. The study therefore recommends that the authority on agriculture and food production should urgently coordinated actions and policy solutions to address rooted inappropriateness in food production and invest in sustainable agricultural practices to reduce the menace and conflict of food insecurity and pandemic on the Nigerian food and nutrition.