CONFRONTING THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CROP FARMERS AND FULANI HERDSMEN IN NIGERIA
OLAYIWOLA Shakirat Ayobami and OLAWEPO Taiye Femi1,2Department of Agricultural Science, School of Vocational and Technical Education,
Kwara State College of Education, P.M.B.1527, Ilorin
Abstract
The paper highlights the meaning of pastoral farming system. It is done mainly by the Fulani in Nigeria. It also discusses the different types of nomadic farming and the cause of problem between the Fulani herdsmen and crop farmers. The cause of problem ranges from increase in population, non-availability of land for agricultural purpose, climate, destruction of grazing area, pest and disease problems. Ranching was suggested as the solution to this problem together with inclusion of vocational agriculture in the curriculum of nomadic education, establishment of demonstration farm and public enlightenment.