ABSTRACT

Agriculture constitutes the predominant activity in most of the six geo-political zones in Nigeria, the percentage of persons engaged in the agricultural sector ranges between 24.4 and 85.1 per cent across zones in Nigeria. Land is probably the most important resources needed by man for his day to day existence. All human livelihoods and activities are directly or indirectly dependent on land at varying thresholds yet land is a limited somewhat scare resource with both artificial and natural usage barriers which has resulted in various shades of competition for its utilization and in recent times has become fiercer largely due to increasing human and animal population. This research work discusses the relationship between crop farmers and cattle herdsmen in Nigeria, their recent clashes across the various part of the country, its implication to Agricultural development. The researcher also evaluates the role of law in ensuring peaceful co-existence between these aspects of agriculture in a bid to ensure a sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria. For the purpose of this research, the methods of data collection adopted are references, statute books, text books, articles, journals, and newspaper and internet materials on the subject matter.