THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON NIGERIAN ECONOMIC GROWTH

ABSTRACT
This study is on the impact of agriculture on economic development. The study made use of a total population of 200 staff of ministry of agriculture Benue state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. A total of 133 respondents made agriculturists, agronomists, administrative staff and junior staff were used for the study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies. The study showed that Agriculture has a considerable impact on the growth of the economy. It was therefore recommended by the researcher that Farmers should be provided with the necessary support and other Private business people be encouraged to participate in agriculture by making the industry friendly to all.