Background: Nutrition gardens have emerged as a sustainable solution to improve dietary diversity and address household-level food and nutrition insecurity. However, their adoption is often limited by multiple barriers such as a lack of space, time constraints, inadequate knowledge and poor access to quality seeds. In the Ludhiana district of Punjab, these constraints are particularly significant, necessitating a systematic approach to identify and prioritise effective interventions. 
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Methods: The study employed a multistage sampling approach to survey 214 farmers across three villages in Ludhiana district. Additionally, 50 agricultural experts were consulted to formulate and assess potential strategies. An Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to prioritise the identified constraints and rank strategic interventions based on expert judgement and pairwise comparisons. 
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Result: The AHP analysis revealed that space constraints were the most critical barrier, with vertical and terrace gardening identified as the most effective strategies. Knowledge gaps ranked second, with peer-to-peer learning and educational materials emerging as key solutions. Time-saving gardening techniques and improved access to quality seeds were also prioritised, but with relatively lower weights. The consistency ratios in all comparisons were within acceptable limits, confirming the reliability of the results.

Overcoming Barriers to Nutrition Garden Adoption: A Strategic Approach using Analytical Hierarchy Process

Background: Attapady Black goats, a distinct native meat-type breed traditionally reared under extensive systems, show strong potential for geographical indication (GI) recognition. The study used SWOT analysis to assess the key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the prospective GI value chain pertaining to the production ecosystem of Attapady Black goats. As an effective tool for integrating multiple factors influencing livestock systems, SWOT analysis helped identify the determinants&nbsp; and interventions needed for prospective GI protection and guided the development of a strategic framework for future GI governance. 
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Methods: The study, conducted in Attapady Block panchayat from November 27, 2023, to October 23, 2024, adopted an exploratory research design involving diverse actors of Attapady Black goat value chain. SWOT factors across five domains of territory&nbsp; and biodiversity, knowledge&nbsp; and practices, production and transformation, marketing and consumption and governance, were prioritised using Garrett&rsquo;s ranking technique. 
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Result: The SWOT analysis identified key strengths such as the native Attapady Black goat breed of the region, rich local biodiversity, traditional knowledge systems, rising demand for organic meat and supportive tribal&nbsp; and goat husbandry programmes. Major weaknesses included declining breed numbers, indiscriminate breeding, biodiversity degradation, substance abuse and absence of formal governance structures. The top ranked opportunities were growing market for organic produce, available certification mechanisms, provisions of the GI Act and strong institutional support systems. Key threats included wildlife attacks, forest clearance, denial of tribal rights and lack of breed specific conservation schemes.

Overcoming Barriers to Nutrition Garden Adoption: A Strategic Approach using Analytical Hierarchy Process

Swot Analysis of the Production Ecosystem of Attapady Black Goat Towards Geographical Indication Status