Agro-ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects, fruits, and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe
Natural resources are a valuable component of traditional food systems that contributes to food and nutrition. The distribution and consumption patterns of these natural resources still needs exploration for follow-up research and optimum utilisation. The aim of this study was to investigate the agr...
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| author | Lesley Macheka Faith A. Manditsera Ruth T. Ngadze Juliet Mubaiwa Shingai Nyarugwe Courage Bangira Godfrey Pachavo George Kembo |
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| description | Natural resources are a valuable component of traditional food systems that contributes to food and nutrition. The distribution and consumption patterns of these natural resources still needs exploration for follow-up research and optimum utilisation. The aim of this study was to investigate the agro-ecological distribution and the consumption of wild harvested edible insects, indigenous fruits and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe. Secondary data generated from a cross-sectional survey targeting 11,973 randomly selected households rural districts was used. The results revealed that at least 14 wild harvested edible insect species, 26 indigenous fruits and 10 indigenous vegetables are commonly consumed. The results showed that the highly consumed indigenous fruits, vegetables and insects were widely distributed in all provinces irrespective of the agro-ecological region and varied due to rainfall pattern and also due to soil type. However, their distribution was in some cases restricted to specific administrative boundaries or provinces. Consumption pattern and preference for some insects, fruits and vegetables varied with province. The distribution and consumption data presented in this study offers an opportunity to advocate for the conservation, production, processing and promotion of specific species in districts by relevant stakeholders and can be used as an advocacy tool for policymakers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-920b61b11dbf4a9da590e357aaa7c5632022-12-22T03:31:24ZengElsevierFuture Foods2666-83352022-12-016100187Agro-ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects, fruits, and vegetables in rural ZimbabweLesley Macheka0Faith A. Manditsera1Ruth T. Ngadze2Juliet Mubaiwa3Shingai Nyarugwe4Courage Bangira5Godfrey Pachavo6George Kembo7Centre for Innovation and Industrialisation, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, P. O Box 35, Marondera, Zimbabwe; Corresponding author.Department of Food Science and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, P. Bag 7244, Chinhoyi, ZimbabweFood and Quality Design Group, Wageningen University and Research, Borne Weilanden 9, 6708 WG, Wageningen, the NetherlandsDepartment of Food Science and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, P. Bag 7244, Chinhoyi, ZimbabweSchool of Sport and Health Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health and Well-being, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, UKDepartment of Natural Resources Management, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, P. O Box 35 Marondera, ZimbabweFaculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, P. O Box 35 Marondera, ZimbabweFood and Nutrition Council of Zimbabwe, 1574 Alpes Road, Hatcliffe, Harare, ZimbabweNatural resources are a valuable component of traditional food systems that contributes to food and nutrition. The distribution and consumption patterns of these natural resources still needs exploration for follow-up research and optimum utilisation. The aim of this study was to investigate the agro-ecological distribution and the consumption of wild harvested edible insects, indigenous fruits and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe. Secondary data generated from a cross-sectional survey targeting 11,973 randomly selected households rural districts was used. The results revealed that at least 14 wild harvested edible insect species, 26 indigenous fruits and 10 indigenous vegetables are commonly consumed. The results showed that the highly consumed indigenous fruits, vegetables and insects were widely distributed in all provinces irrespective of the agro-ecological region and varied due to rainfall pattern and also due to soil type. However, their distribution was in some cases restricted to specific administrative boundaries or provinces. Consumption pattern and preference for some insects, fruits and vegetables varied with province. The distribution and consumption data presented in this study offers an opportunity to advocate for the conservation, production, processing and promotion of specific species in districts by relevant stakeholders and can be used as an advocacy tool for policymakers.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666833522000740Edible insectsNon-timber forest food productsFood and nutrition securityIndigenous foodsTraditional food systemsLivelihoods |
| spellingShingle | Lesley Macheka Faith A. Manditsera Ruth T. Ngadze Juliet Mubaiwa Shingai Nyarugwe Courage Bangira Godfrey Pachavo George Kembo Agro-ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects, fruits, and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe Future Foods Edible insects Non-timber forest food products Food and nutrition security Indigenous foods Traditional food systems Livelihoods |
| title | Agro-ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects, fruits, and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe |
| title_full | Agro-ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects, fruits, and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe |
| title_fullStr | Agro-ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects, fruits, and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe |
| title_full_unstemmed | Agro-ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects, fruits, and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe |
| title_short | Agro-ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects, fruits, and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe |
| title_sort | agro ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects fruits and vegetables in rural zimbabwe |
| topic | Edible insects Non-timber forest food products Food and nutrition security Indigenous foods Traditional food systems Livelihoods |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666833522000740 |
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