Prevalence of Agricultural Activities and Rural Development in Rural Communities of Gombe State-Nigeria

Abstract

In Gombe State, Nigeria, the prevalence of agricultural activities and their effects on rural development are examined in this study. The study investigates the prevalent farming methods, their socio-economic effects, and how they have shaped the general development of these areas through an adoption of survey research design with the aid well-structured Questionnaire deployed to rural communities of Gombe state. The study used descriptive statistics to summarize the demographic characteristics of the respondents and employed inferential statistics through multiple regression analysis. The result revealed a positive and statistically significant effects of population growth, Government Policies and Rural-Urban migration on rural Development in Gombe State. The research therefore recommends that campaign should be intensify to increase popular participation while also provision of social services to enhance quality of life in rural areas. The results of this study add to our knowledge of the connection between rural development and agriculture, providing important insights for stakeholders and policymakers who support these communities' sustainable progress