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EXPLORING THE USEFULNESS OF MATHEMATICS AS TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN NIGERIA

Adesanya, E. Olorunleke, Afolabi, Kayode O. Shuaib, S. Bature & Jimoh, S. Bolakale

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Abstract World all over, agriculture is regarded as one of the key parameters for determining development particularly in the area of food provision. This in turn could guarantee security of life and property. Incidentally, the Nigeria nation, upon discovery of crude oil has over time underplay the need to place high premium on effective engagement of its citizenry in agricultural practices as it is in other countries of the world. The attendant effects of economic recession has therefore brought back the need to think outside the box and return back to basics by giving agricultural sectors its deserving place as part of strategic plans to end hunger and poverty being witness across the land. In doing so, it is imperative to consider the advances in science and technology, specifically integrating the application of mathematics for efficiency and desired productivity.. Thus, this paper is written to x-ray the role and applications of mathematics in the teaching and learning of agriculture; research and development in agriculture as well as production practices in agriculture. The paper first review the concept of agriculture and mathematics as well as their relevance to the society. The link between agriculture and mathematics was briefly discussed. Then, the specific use of agriculture in each of the areas were discussed. Finally recommendations were made to strengthen the appreciation of mathematics as vital component of agriculture.

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