IMPACTS OF BANDITRY ON FARMING ACTIVITIES, AGRI-BUSINESS AND FOOD SECURITY

Abstract

The article reviewed the impacts of banditry on farming activities, Agricultural business, and food security. Consequently, literature materials on the subject matter were assembled from Journals, conference papers, bulletins, books, etc, they were thereafter collated reviewed, and discussed. the concepts of banditry and food security were elucidated. The theoretical framework was the theory of aggression- Frustration. Causes of banditry and effects on crop and livestock farming, Agricultural businesses, and food security were highlighted. The implications of food scarcity, insecurity, hunger, and poverty on national security were also highlighted. It was concluded that banditry activities have had severe negative effects on farming activities, food prices, and food security. It was recommended that the Government should show more sincerity of purpose and pro-activeness in curbing the menace of banditry. Overhauling the Nigerian security architecture and network for better results. Stepping up strategies towards the provision of job opportunities and climate change mitigation were also recommended.