Understanding the Food Production Pathway: A Technical Brief

This document is a technical brief titled Understanding the Food Production Pathway and is part of a series on linking agriculture and nutrition. It focuses on the food production pathway, which is one of the pathways that connects agriculture to nutrition outcomes. The brief explores how food production activities can lead to improved nutrition outcomes, highlighting key principles and opportunities for nutrition linkages. It presents two case studies, one from Guatemala and one from Burkina Faso, that demonstrate how food production activities can improve nutrition outcomes. The brief also discusses the importance of applying key programming principles for improving nutrition through agriculture, including incorporating nutrition objectives, targeting vulnerable groups, and empowering women.