Effects of Agricultural Programmes and Land Ownership on the Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Nigeria

Many countries promote food security through agricultural policies to boost productivity without looking at the effect of such on sustainability. This study investigates and land ownership adoption sustainable practices in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection from a survey 288 smallholder farmers November 2018. The results Logistic Regression Model revealed that programs affected SAP. Farmers participated E-wallet were more likely adopt fertiliser trees use animal manure less planting basins than non-users. who Fadama crop diversification. Participation Farmers’ Field School (FFS) contributed greater likelihood adopting diversification cover crops. Landowner found be mulching trees. provides practical implications foster sustainability effective facilitate practice rates.