Al-Hikmah University Journal

The farmers-herdsmen crisis in Nigeria poses significant challenges to food production in the country leading to disruption in farming activities, crop losses and economic hardship to farmers. The conflict over land resources has resulted into the displacement of communities, hindering agricultural productivities and contributing to food insecurity in the country. This paper therefore takes a look into the menace of farmers-herdsmen crisis on food production in Nigeria. The study utilizes descriptive research design. 1200 samples were randomly selected from the target population. The data were collected through questionnaire and interview. The findings from the study shows that the crisis has a direct implication on food production in Nigeria which has affected both public and private sectors. This study therefore recommends that, it is high time for both governmental and non-governmental organisations to stand up to their action by embarking on policies and programmes that will curtail the ugly incidence.