This study was carried out to ascertain the perception of rural
dwellers on human trafficking in relation to its effect on
agricultural production in the three Senatorial Districts of Edo
State, Nigeria. A sample size of 120 household heads was used
for the study. Structured questionnaire and interview schedule
were used to collect data for the study. The data were analyzed
using frequency counts, means and percentage while ChiSquare
statistical model and Tobit regression analytical model
were used to test the hypotheses. It was discovered that the
household members were trafficked as a result of push and pull
factors. The trafficked members of household were actively
involved in farming practices before being trafficked. There is
significant relationship between human trafficking and
agriculture production. Shortage of farm labor, decreased farm
size, reduced farm income, reduced farm output, extra
expenditure on hired labor and storage of food supply by the
community were perceived as effect of human trafficking on
agriculture. Age of the household head and the household size
had significant effect on the number of household member
trafficked. Human trafficking has an adverse effect on
agricultural production. Extension department should therefore
integrate anti-human trafficking campaigns with their services
to the farming population.