TY - JOUR AU - Kwaghtser, Peter A. PY - 2019/10/10 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Impact of the conflict between farmers and herdsmen on food production in the agro-ecological Zone-B of Benue State, Nigeria JF - Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies JA - IJIS VL - 1 IS - 1 SE - DO - UR - https://iannajournalofinterdisciplinarystudies.com/index.php/1/article/view/26 SP - 56-64 AB - <p><strong>Background: </strong>The conflict between farmers and herdsmen has defiled many solutions. It has lingered for a long time with negative impact on lives and livelihood. Current information on the effect of the conflict on food production is needed for policy formulation and advocacy.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study sought to determine the impact of the conflict between farmers and herdsmen on food production in Benue State, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The researcher achieved the objective of this study with the use of descriptive survey research design. The survey involved a sample of 385 farmers who are directly affected by the conflict. A combination of descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyse the data while tables were utilized to present the results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The researcher found a significant relationship between the conflict and food production in Benue State.  In particular, the result of the study showed that there was a 56% reduction in food production as a result of the conflict. Also, the researcher found 62% negative impact on the income of farmers and their standard of living as a result of the conflict. </p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The conflict between farmers and herdsmen in Benue State has a significant negative impact on food security in the area.</p><p><strong>Unique contribution: </strong>This study has shown association between farmers/herdsmen conflict and food production in the area. This information will be useful for policies on food production and food security.</p><p><strong>Key recommendation:</strong> There is need for government to come up with agricultural intervention policies and programmes that address the food challenge of victims of herdsmen/farmers conflict in Benue State.  </p> ER -