Abstract:
This study investigated the impact of agricultural extension services on food security within
Ngoma Sector, Rulindo District, based on a sample of 100 respondents. The sample's demographic
composition was 75% female and 25% male, with an average age of 35 years. Educational
attainment was very high, with 90% of respondents having completed elementary and secondary
education. The majority of homes (79%) had four to seven people, with 92% using banking
services. The main crops grown are beans (23%), maize (15%), bananas (11%), and sweet potatoes
(10%). Livestock ownership included hens (18%), cows and goats (38%), and goats (28%). The
research aimed to evaluate the impact of agricultural extension services on rural Rwandan
productivity, household food security, and identify challenges faced by extension workers and
farmers. According to the research, training accounted for 85% of all extension services given. A
large majority (93%) of respondents recognized agricultural extension services' strong positive
impact on food security, 93% expressed great satisfaction with these services. Despite the fact that
92% of respondents reported acceptable food consumption, 76% were classified as moderately
food insecure. A Pearson correlation coefficient of about 0.968 suggested a substantial positive
relationship between agricultural extension services and food security. These findings showed the
crucial significance of agricultural extension services in improving food security, but the
persistence of moderate food insecurity among a sizable section of the population emphasized the
necessity for ongoing assistance and focused interventions.
