Does Nutrition matter?

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Does nutrition matter?

Nutrition is the science of nourishing body cells with nutrients. These nutrients come from the soil. Well scientifically balanced soil, gives plants the right nutrients. This is the process of farming (agriculture).

Agriculture is the determinate of how:

1. Well plants grow and therefore the nutrients availability.

2. Which foods are available in the market

3. Which food are accessible in the market

4. Financial accessibility of foods available in the market

Who influences the cost of farming?

Farm inputs/seeds companies

The basic needs for farmers are seeds and farm inputs. Companies that have above 90% germination rate, can influence the cost of production for farmers.

Animal feeds and services companies

For farmers, farming animals, it’s important to have animal feeds that enhance high production, for example companies that have enough calcium in poultry feeds, enhance high egg production and reduce losses.

Research institutions

Since farming is a science, it’s important to have research institutions organize farm visits and regular dissemination of information.

Policy makers

Policy makers have a role to play and perhaps most pivotal among all players. How can policy makers give farmers a healthy farming environment? Most policy makers make policy from the boardrooms. Policies should be informed by a current situation, they should be dynamic, measurable and meet the targeted need.

Financial institutions

Farming needs money. It’s costly and financial institutions should help in reducing the cost. Donors can help in giving grants to small scale farmers.

Author: Patricia kariuki Henry, Nutritionist