Providing Philosophical Guidelines for the Development of the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria

Abstract

Abstract

This paper examined the struggle of framers in Nigeria and make available philosophical guidelines for the development of the agricultural sector in Nigeria. Several policies by the Nigerian government targeted on revamping the agricultural sector have over the years failed. This failure necessitates providing philosophical guidelines for the development of the sector. The paper argued that, the philosophical guidelines include market-driven strategy for agricultural development, making farmers the center of agricultural policies, infrastructural supports for agricultural activities, making new technology innovations available for agricultural activities and human resources development. The paper recommends a holistic pragmatic approach to achieving sustainable development and the development of the sector.