THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAN
Abigail Elisha Goyilla, Abubakar Okuwa Abdullahi and Omaku A. Abubakar
Volume 4 Issue 1
Abstract
The agricultural sector is considered an important sector in the development of any economy. Both the developed and developing nations have undeniably acknowledged the cardinal role the sector plays in their development. Despite Nigeria’s huge natural resource endowment (favourable climate, abundant water and sunlight), the agricultural sector still faces a set back because of archaic farming practices and medieval mindset, which has led to severe hunger, malnutrition, poverty and food insecurity. This study examines the role of agriculture technology in transforming the agricultural sector towards fostering economic growth and development. The quantitative approach method was applied and materials were analysed through the content approach. Data for the study was sourced through secondary means while relevant information were gathered from textbook, government publications and other articles. The study reveals that application of agricultural technology has the potential to boost production, create more job, opportunities, increase farmers income, alleviate poverty, curb food insecurity and foster economic growth and development in Nigeria. The study recommends that government should create awareness about agriculture technology through campaigns and funding, investment by government and private sector in agricultural technology infrastructure and the recruitment of skilled educators to enhance the quality of agricultural technology educations. Keywords: Agriculture, Technology, Agricultural Technology, Transformation, Productivity.
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