This paper examines agroforestry as an agricultural imperative for easing land resource degradation and also as a source of livelihood among farmers in Benue State. Using purposive random sampling to cover the three senatorial districts, 150 structured questionnaires were administered 50, in each of Buruku, Logo and Oturkpo Local Government Areas, which cut across the three senatorial districts of Benue State through which the study generated primary data. The study similarly generated secondary data through published journal sources and conference papers. The study used frequency distribution tables and simple percentage for analysis of demographic data, while Pearson correlation was used in testing the three null hypotheses, which features: i. Agroforestry and its relationship with vegetation cover stability in Benue State, ii. Agroforestry and its relationship with biodiversity conservation. iii. Agroforestry impact on farmers' livelihood in the study locality. The study found that agroforestry has progressively improved vegetal cover and regenerated biodiversity on the one hand and significantly accounted for a source of livelihoods among rural communities of Benue state on the other. The study recommends the phenomenal upgrading of the agricultural system through expanded scope of adoption and credit facilities to farmers to boost their agroforestry engagements for maximum environmental and socioeconomic benefits.
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