IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SECURITY IN NASARAWA STATE (A CASE STUDY OF LAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

The study examine the impact of agricultural development on food availability in Nasarawa State particularly in Lafia Local Government Area. The main objective is To determine the impact of agricultural Development on Food Security in Lafia Local Government Area and To determine the effect of agricultural sector on Food Security in Lafia Local Government Area. The researcher adopt Diffusion model of Agricultural development. For the above purpose to be achieved, research has been carried out the researcher adopt a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative method of data collection and analysis, however the population of the study consist (401,300) of Lafia Local Government Area Population, with sample size of (400) which was determined using Taro Yamane formula. The result gotten from the empirical analysis shows that the productivity in agricultural sector has appreciably impacted positively on the food availability in Lafia Local Government Area, It was also discovered that there is a significant relationship between agricultural development and food security in Lafia Local Government Area. It was recommended The government needs to develop a modernized policy to help the agricultural sector to keep growing steadily as time moves on so as to increase Food Security in Lafia Local Government Area.