Authors : Nweze Lucy Onyinyechi

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar1562

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Abstract : In many developing countries, ongoing food shortages are a serious danger to socioeconomic stability. Incorporating state-of-the-art technologies into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) frameworks is a smart way to develop a workforce that is knowledgeable about sustainable farming methods. TVET can help implement eco-friendly innovations including solar-powered irrigation systems, Internet of Things (IoT)-based farming, and precision agriculture methods by integrating green engineering principles. This study explores how technology-enhanced TVET could reduce insecurity by promoting sustainable food production. Through a combined conceptual modeling and statistical analysis approach, the study examines the interplay between technological uptake, agricultural output, and food security indicators. The results indicate that technology-centric vocational training substantially boosts agricultural productivity, fosters rural employment, and strengthens the resilience of food systems. The paper concludes that embedding green engineering into TVET curricula offers a viable pathway toward enduring food security and socioeconomic stability.

Keywords : TVET, Green Engineering, Food Security, Emerging Technologies, Insecurity Reduction.

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