Ethno-Religious Conflict And Agricultural Livelihoods In Lamurde Local Government Area Of Adamawa State

This study examines ethno-religious conflict and agricultural livelihoods in Lamurde Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey of 385 respondents was used to investigate conflict exposure, crop production, farmland access, livestock livelihoods, and agricultural rehabilitation. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using frequencies and percentages. Conflict exposure was reported by 300 respondents (77.92%), while 215 (55.84%) described significant or severe agricultural disruption. Reported crop-yield reductions exceeded 50% for 225 respondents (58.44%), and 175 (45.45%) reported severely reduced or completely lost farmland access. Herd-size reduction was reported by 250 respondents (64.94%), while 205 (53.25%) selected livestock-income loss categories exceeding 50%. Agricultural rehabilitation was reported by 270 respondents (70.13%). Agricultural inputs were the most frequently selected recovery option, followed by equipment support and financial aid. These findings indicate widespread perceived disruption across crop and livestock livelihoods and highlight the importance of combining agricultural assistance with secure access to productive resources. Interpretation is limited by self-reported outcomes, the descriptive design, and inconsistencies in conditional response totals. The study recommends conflict-sensitive input assistance, livestock services, inclusive local mediation, and improved monitoring of agricultural recovery. It contributes locally grounded evidence on the livelihood challenges experienced by agricultural communities in a conflict-affected setting.