ISSN – PRINT:2756-4495 | ONLINE: 2756-4487

Volume 05, Issue 01 – 2025

Agricultural Export and Economic Viability: The Nigerian Experience

Michael A. Amaegberi

Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT

The “study has examined the impact of agricultural export on economic viability in Nigeria from the period 1985 to 2023. Time series data were used from the CBN statistical bulletin and OLS regression technique was used to analyze the data to achieve its objectives. Findings revealed that agricultural export has a positive and significant impact on economic viability in Nigeria for the period under investigation. While agricultural productivity has an insignificant positive impact on economic growth in Nigeria. Exchange rate on the other hand has a negative and significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria. The study concludes that individually, agricultural export and exchange rate variables have significant impact on economic viability. However, the model explains that collectively the independent variables exert significant impact on economic growth.” Therefore, it is recommended that the Nigerian government should implement policies that facilitate agricultural export growth by improving market access, reducing trade barriers, and investing in export infrastructure. Also, it is recommended that the Nigerian government prioritize investments in agricultural research, mechanization, and value-added processing. Policies should encourage the adoption of modern farming techniques, improved seed varieties, and irrigation systems to enhance productivity.

Keywords: Agricultural export, Economic viability, Agricultural productivity, Exchange rate;

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