Number of agricultural extension workers trained in nutrition sensitive practice

Primary Indicator: Number of agricultural extension workers trained in nutrition-sensitive practices.

- KPI: Train 500 agricultural extension workers by 2026.

The revised commitment aligns with the GNR's emphasis on: 1. integrating nutrition into agriculture systems; 2. addressing malnutrition through multi-sectoral approaches; 3. setting clear, measurable targets to track progress; and 4. the goal of improving food security and livelihoods by enhancing the quality of food produced.

For this indicator, individuals who work in the agricultural sector, specifically with farmers, and will receive specialised training on how to promote farming practices that directly improve nutritional outcomes in a community, focusing on producing diverse, nutrient-rich crops and livestock products to address malnutrition issues.

By promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture, extension workers can directly contribute to reducing malnutrition, particularly in areas with high rates of micronutrient deficiencies.

Key points about nutrition-sensitive agricultural extension:

1. Focus on dietary diversity: encouraging farmers to grow a variety of crops rich in different vitamins and minerals to create a balanced diet.

2. Crop selection: promoting specific crop varieties known for high nutritional value.

3. Animal husbandry practices: advising farmers on raising livestock breeds that provide essential nutrients like protein and iron.

4. Food processing and storage: teaching methods to minimize nutrient loss during harvest, processing, and storage.

5. Community engagement: working with community members to understand their nutritional needs and incorporate those needs into agricultural practices.

This is going to require: conducting a needs assessment or a baseline study; followed by developing training materials; conducting training of trainers; and under taking the actual training of extension staff.