COVID-19 Effects and Resilience of Vegetable Farmers in North-Western Nigeria

Article Agricultural Economics & Policy

The Effects of COVID-19 on Fruit and Vegetable ProductionJEL codes

William Ridley et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had unprecedented effects on the US economy, particularly on the labor force in the food and agriculture sector, impacting the production of labor-intensive commodities such as fruits and vegetables. With econometric estimation, it is found that the pandemic has resulted in millions of dollars in losses for fruit and vegetable production, with major crop losses including lettuce, apples, and grapes.

APPLIED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES AND POLICY (2021)

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Review Nutrition & Dietetics

Dietary recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Christianne de Faria Coelho-Ravagnani et al.

Summary: This review highlights the importance of optimal nutrition in improving well-being and reducing the risk of COVID-19, with a focus on consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and essential minerals and vitamins. Dietary supplementation is not directly linked to COVID-19 prevention, but certain supplements may benefit individuals with respiratory viral infections or nutrient deficiencies. Hygiene practices for food handling are recommended to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Breastfeeding recommendations remain unchanged for women with COVID-19.

NUTRITION REVIEWS (2021)

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Article Agricultural Economics & Policy

COVID-19, spatial market integration and producer prices: A case study of EU agri-food markets

Mariusz Hamulczuk et al.

Summary: This study examines the impact of COVID-19 on producer prices in the EU-27, revealing a negative correlation between export-import ratio and price changes, but no statistically significant results were obtained in regression models.

STUDIES IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS (2021)

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Article Development Studies

Household response to an extreme shock: Evidence on the immediate impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on economic outcomes and well-being in rural Uganda

Mahreen Mahmud et al.

Summary: The study shows a significant impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on the economic and well-being of households in rural Uganda. There was a 60% decrease in non-farm income, leading to reduced food expenditure, decreased savings, and increased labor supply, resulting in a decline in well-being. The negative effects were more pronounced for wealthier households that were reliant on enterprise and salaried income.

WORLD DEVELOPMENT (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal