Agricultural and Rural Development

Agriculture is a sustainable sector of many countries economy. It is undisputable that it supports food, shelter and revenue provision. Its importance has generated topics of discuss among the global bodies such as FAO, AATF, UNO and ECOWAS amongst others) on starvation, food security and climate change among others. This research addresses agricultural and rural development and how its adoption could foster technological advancements, effective management, good market access and trade, famers and stakeholders’ capacity building, rural infrastructure provision to increase food supply, efficiency and economic sustainability through informed government decisions, policies and regulations on agriculture. It concludes by examining the mutual benefits of agricultural and rural development towards having sustainable economy and development as it proffers solutions ensuring sustainable food supply and security on the globe.