Title: Impact Of Rural-Urban Migration On Agricultural Development In Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: OKUKU
Nyerhovwon & ERUKAKPOMREN Okotete Christopher
Volume: 7
Issue: 12
Pages: 348-356
Publication Date: 2023/12/28
Abstract:
The study examined the impact of rural-urban migration on agricultural development in Delta State, Nigeria. Rural-urban migration has had a significant impact on agricultural development in Delta State. As people move from rural areas to urban centers in search of better economic opportunities, the agricultural sector in rural areas experiences a decline in labor force and productivity. This migration trend has led to several implications for agricultural development in Delta State. Delta State is located in a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, these are the rainy season (April to October) and dry season (November to March). The south-south wind city's yearly temperature is 28.64?C (83.55?F) and it is -0.82% lower than Nigeria's averages. Delta typically receives about 241.52 millimeters (9.51 inches) of precipitation and has 296.16 rainy days (81.14% of the time) annually. The states bordering Delta State are Edo to the north, Ondo to the northwest, Anambra to the east and Bayelsa and Rivers to the southeast. The study concluded from the findings that it is abundantly evident that the young people have moved from rural to urban areas, leaving the adults to continue the exercise. However, when there is a significant reduction in labor, it is impossible to guarantee the sustainability of agricultural practices. It was recommended that reduced rural-urban migration could be achieved in large part by improving crop and livestock varieties and encouraging young people to pursue careers in agriculture through extension visits.