Kimaro Beatrice J, Kilonzo Rehema G, Matunga Benta N
Institute of Development Studies, University of Dodoma, P.O. Box 259, Dodoma, Tanzania.
Department of Co-Operative Development and Management, Moshi Co-Operative University, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, P.O. Box 474, Moshi-Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Heliyon. 2024 Oct 18;10(20):e39581. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39581. eCollection 2024 Oct 30.
This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the relationship between co-operative irrigation farming and household food security in Africa. The research aims to identify key studies, authors, and thematic clusters, analyse the geographical distribution of research efforts, and evaluate the impact of co-operative irrigation farming on food security indicators. Utilizing the PRISMA model, data were systematically gathered from peer-reviewed publications indexed in the Dimensions database, focusing on materials published between 2019 and 2023. The study employed both bibliometric and descriptive-quantitative methodologies to analyse the data. The results reveal a significant positive impact of co-operative irrigation farming on improving household food security across various regions in Africa. The findings highlight the need for targeted policy interventions and sustainable agricultural practices that support co-operative irrigation efforts. A growing scholarly attention toward co-operative irrigation farming and household food security in recent years reveals a potentiality in finding a sustainable solution to food insecurity challenge. These insights are essential for shaping future research and informing policies aimed at enhancing food security through co-operative farming models in the African context.
本研究对非洲合作灌溉农业与家庭粮食安全之间的关系进行了全面的文献计量分析。该研究旨在确定关键研究、作者和主题集群，分析研究工作的地理分布，并评估合作灌溉农业对粮食安全指标的影响。利用PRISMA模型，从Dimensions数据库中索引的同行评审出版物中系统收集数据，重点关注2019年至2023年期间发表的材料。该研究采用文献计量和描述性定量方法对数据进行分析。结果显示，合作灌溉农业对改善非洲各地区的家庭粮食安全有显著的积极影响。研究结果强调了有针对性的政策干预和支持合作灌溉努力的可持续农业实践的必要性。近年来，学术界对合作灌溉农业和家庭粮食安全的关注度不断提高，这表明在寻找粮食不安全挑战的可持续解决方案方面具有潜力。这些见解对于塑造未来研究以及为旨在通过非洲背景下的合作农业模式加强粮食安全的政策提供信息至关重要。
