ACHIEVING FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA THROUGH QUALITATIVEAGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

Abstract

Availability of adequate food is non-negotiable for the survival of humanity. Food is one of the essential needs of life. In view of this, adequate attention must always be given to food production. Therefore, this paper looks at how food security can be achieved through qualitative
agricultural education. The paper discusses the concept of food security and its determinants, relationship between agricultural education and food security, importance of consistent food production to humanity, adverse effects of absence of food to humans, concept of qualitative agricultural education and how it can be promoted. The paper also discusses practical-oriental agricultural education, agricultural mechanization as a panacea to food insecurity, as well as the way by which qualitative agricultural education can serve as a solution to food insecurity in Nigeria. The paper concludes that food production from both crop and animal sources must be a continuous process to guiding against hunger and malnutrition. It was recommended among others that, periodic agricultural awareness and exhibitions should be organized in all parts of the country.