Agricultural Production In Nigeria. A Review of Recent Developments in Policy and Practice

Scientific Essay , 2016 , 28 Pages

Agrarian Studies

This article draws on critical review of research articles, official statistics and policy documents on agricultural production in Nigeria, especially since the beginning of the current democratic dispensation in 1999.

This paper highlights the findings of researchers and policy makers on the significant gains made in the agricultural sector, especially in terms of increased productivity of staple crops like cassava and rice. However, this review also identifies significant gaps in knowledge and deficiencies in practice, in the areas of innovation diffusion among rural farmers, market reforms, engagement in high value chains, and the politics of policy implementation and evaluation.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• 1. Introduction
• 1.1 Land use distribution
• 2. Rural poverty, food poverty and farming practices
• 2.1 Causes of rural poverty
• 3. Social organisation of agricultural production
• 4. The challenge of agricultural credit and appropriate technology
• 5. Agricultural development interventions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of agricultural production in Nigeria, focusing on recent developments in policy and practice since the beginning of the current democratic dispensation in 1999. It draws on a critical review of research articles, official statistics, and policy documents to highlight key findings, identify knowledge gaps, and critically reflect on the challenges associated with food security and rural development in Nigeria.

• The impact of farming practices on rural poverty and food security
• The role of social organization in agricultural production
• The challenges of agricultural credit and appropriate technology
• The effectiveness of agricultural development interventions
• The impact of environmental degradation and climate change on agricultural production

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of agricultural production in Nigeria, highlighting the country's status as a food deficit nation despite its significant agricultural resources. It discusses the challenges of land utilization, crop production, and the role of small-holder farmers.
• Chapter 2: Rural poverty, food poverty and farming practices: This chapter examines the causes and consequences of rural poverty in Nigeria, focusing on the impact of farming practices and environmental degradation. It highlights the challenges of seasonal farming, reliance on traditional implements, and the disproportionate allocation of resources between urban and rural areas.
• Chapter 3: Social organisation of agricultural production: This chapter explores the social organization of agricultural production in Nigeria, focusing on issues related to labor mobilization, gender, and land tenure. It examines the challenges of accessing land and credit, and the impact of traditional social structures on agricultural productivity.
• Chapter 4: The challenge of agricultural credit and appropriate technology: This chapter discusses the challenges associated with agricultural credit and appropriate technology in Nigeria. It examines the role of government interventions in addressing these challenges, and explores the impact of limited access to credit and technology on farmers' productivity and profitability.
• Chapter 5: Agricultural development interventions: This chapter reviews various agricultural development interventions implemented by successive governments in Nigeria. It evaluates the effectiveness of these interventions in addressing the challenges of food security and rural development, and explores the political and economic factors that influence their success or failure.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Agricultural production, rural development, innovations, food security, Nigeria, farming practices, rural poverty, environmental degradation, agricultural credit, appropriate technology, policy interventions, small-holder farmers, land tenure, labor mobilization, gender.

• College: South Bank University London
• Author: Seun Kolade (Author)
• Publication Year: 2016
• Pages: 28
• Catalog Number: V319352
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668197299
• ISBN (Book): 9783668197305
• Language: English
• Tags: Agricultural production, Nigeria, rural development, Innovations, Food security