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Scaling Up Agricultural Innovation for Inclusive Livelihood and Productivity Outcomes in Sub‐Saharan Africa: The Case of Nigeria

Adebayo Ogunniyi, Olagunju Kehinde Oluseyi, Adeyemi Ogundipe, Salman K. Kabir, F. Peter Philips · 2017 · African Development Review

Summary. Agricultural innovation programs in Nigeria significantly improved rural smallholder farmers' incomes, productivity, and income diversification through better market linkages and capacity building. When programs ended, farmers lost these gains and income diversity declined. The study recommends integrating agricultural innovation system concepts into all public extension and research programs to sustain rural livelihoods.

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Ogunniyi, A., Oluseyi, O. K., Ogundipe, A., Kabir, S. K., & Philips, F. P.. (2017). Scaling Up Agricultural Innovation for Inclusive Livelihood and Productivity Outcomes in Sub‐Saharan Africa: The Case of Nigeria. African Development Review. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8268.12267

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DOI
10.1111/1467-8268.12267
Countries
Nigeria
Regions
Africa
Categories
agtech, innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28