INTRA- FAMILY CRISIS AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE GROWTH OF AGRICULTURE IN ONDO-STATE

Agriculture has been one of the primitive and ancient Economic system that has been responsible for the development of town and cities, provision of food, provision of raw materials which led to development of industries which has led to the growth of the industrial revolution in the world, Agriculture has also provided employment opportunities and security for people from the primitive period till date, It has also provided for environmental development and security, Agriculture forms an integral part of the economy of a country by ensuring a good sources of income and revenue export and trade the same as the citizens of such country practicing agriculture. Recently Agriculture has also been contributing to the energy production in the world through bio-fuel and this call for reduction in the reliance on non-renewable energy. Agriculture has also led to a reduction in poverty rate in Some third world countries because they depended much on Primary products gotten from Agriculture to improve and grow their economy, all these are among the numerous benefits of agriculture to individual, Countries and even the globe. Generally among the third world countries of the world who have little or no technology growth, Both the government and Family as well as individual depend largely on Agriculture as way and source of livelihood and income; hence it is pertinent to know how crisis among family members can hinder the growth Agriculture. Despite the significance of the issue, there is a lack of research on the effects of intra-family crisis on agriculture in Ondo state. This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap by investigating the impact of intra-family crisis on agricultural productivity, in the state. The study will also identify the factors contributing to intra-family crisis among farming families and explore strategies for mitigating the effects of the crisis on agriculture. Therefore this research work was carried out using Primary sources like Oral interviews, and also secondary sources from books and journal to explain and elucidate the effects of Family crisis on the output and growth of agriculture in Ondo State and how these issue can be addressed so as to ensure and enhance the effective growth and output production of Agriculture.