Dr. Matthew Olufemi Adio

Lecturer I | Ag. Head of Department

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

Specialization Agricultural Economics

Office: Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

Phone: +234(0)8057337613

Email: matthew.adio@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Adio Matthew Olufemi is a Nigerian Agricultural Economist, lecturer, and researcher at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti. He holds B.Agric. and M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ilorin, and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. Dr. Adio is a member of several professional and research networks, including the African Growth and Development Policy (AGRODEP) Modeling Consortium, African Association of Agricultural Economists, Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists, and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa network. He also serves as a reviewer for reputable academic journals. His research focuses on impact evaluation of development projects and intervention programs, with emphasis on technology adoption, agricultural production and productivity, food security, and welfare analysis. Dr. Adio has published widely in local and international journals and has worked as a consultant to Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa in Accra, Ghana.

Research Interests

Food Security, Poverty Analysis, Impact Analysis, Climate Smart and Sustainable Agricultural Practices, Gender and Indigenous Knowledge, Inclusive Innovation

Qualifications

• Ph.D Agricultural Economics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (2018)
• M.Sc. Agricultural Economics, University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara State (2005)
• B. Agric. Agriculture Second-Class Honors (Upper Division), University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara State (2000)
• PGDE, National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna in affiliation with University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria (2020)
• SSCE O’ Level School Certificate, Adeniran Memorial Grammar School Ogbomoso (1991)

Selected Publications

1. Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices Adoption and its Impact on Female Farmers in South West, Nigeria.
   Authors: Olarinre, Abiola Adebunmi, Adio, Matthew Olufemi, Ajala, Adedolapo Kemi, Ajiboye Akinyele John, Jimoh Suliyat Omolade
   Journal of Food Security, 2026, Vol. 14, No. 1, 8-14 (2026)
2. Determinants of Food Loss and Waste Behaviour among Farming Households in Southwestern Nigeria.
   Authors: Apata, T. G., Oni, K, Adepeju, A., Afolabi, A. Adio, M., Olarinde, O., Agwu, A., Owolabi, T. O.
   African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AFJARE). 21, (1) (2026), pp 43–65 (2026)
3. Food loss/waste (FLW) Behaviour in the Food-Security Transition Nexus among Farming Households in the Southwest of Nigeria
   Authors: Apata, T. G., Oni, K., Adepeju, A., Afolabi, A., Adio, M. O., Olarinde, O., Agwu, A.I., Owolabi, T. O.
   Nativa, Cuiabá, 14, (1), e20296, 2026. Pesquisas Agrárias e Ambientais (2026)
4. Effect of Change in Climate on Food Security of Catfish Farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Adio, M. O.,,Oloniyo, R. B., Ashaye, W. O., Olaoye, T. A., Ayeni, M. D., Salami, M. F.
   Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Economics (NJAE). Volume 13 (1), 2023: Pages 21- 30 (2025)
5. The Digital Influence on Entrepreneurial Readiness: Exploring the Role of Social Media and Entrepreneurship Education in Enhancing Self-Efficacy.
   Authors: Kurnia Khafidhatur Rafiah, Irsyad Kamal, Matthew Olufemi Adio
   Indonesian Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship Research, (IJOBER). Vol.3, No. 1, January 202, Page 27-37 (2025)
6. Food Security and Drivers of Food Insecurity among Cocoa Farmers in Ife East Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Matthew Olufemi Adio, Isaac T. Oyebamiji, Roseline B. Oloniyo, Abel B. Ogunwale, Toyin A. Olaoye, Elijah K. Olayanju, Jeremiah T. Olayanju, Matthew D. Ayeni
   Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology. 13(s3): 3888-3896. 2025 (2025)
7. Determinants of Livelihood Diversification after Oil Subsidy Removal: Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Three States of South West Nigeria.
   Authors: Akintola , A. J., Fakayode, S. B., Adio, M. O. and Fakunle, O. O.
   International Journal of Global Affairs, Research and Development (IJGARD) 3, (2), 2025, 382-393 (2025)
8. Analysis of Groundnut Exports and GDP Dynamics in Nigeria (1972–2022)
   Authors: Adedapo Abayomi Afolabi, Temidayo Gabriel Apata, Matthew Olufemi Adio, Oladele Charles Ajewole, Roseline Boluwaji Oloniyo
   Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies 2, (4). 2025. Pp 97-105 (2025)
9. Effects of Adoption of Modern Processing Technologies on Farmers Socioeconomic Characteristics in the Agricultural Zones of Osun State
   Authors: Olufemi, D. I., Ogunwale, A. B., Adio, M. O and Adebisi, S.A.
   International Educational Applied Research Journal. 9(10) pp 1- 16 (2025)
10. How Entrepreneurship Education, Social Media, and Business Capital Shape Gen Z Entrepreneurial Intentions through Income Expectations?
    Authors: Dewantara, H., Kemalasari, A. A., Adio, M. O.
    Quantitative Economics and Management Studies 6 (1), 69-78 (2025)
11. Enhancing Rural Healthcare Access and Quality in Ondo State: A Multidimensional Approach
    Authors: Matthew O. Adio, Segun B. Fakayode, Tope S. Adebiyi, Luke O. Olarinde
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology, 10, (3), September 2025. pp 401-407 (2025)
12. Assessing the Role of Gender in Food Security amidst Climate Change: A Study of Rural Farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Adio, Matthew Olufemi, Olufemi Oyedokun, Ayeni, Matthew Durojaiye, Ajetunmobi, Oyepeju Abosede, Ayodele Olarewaju and Akintola, Akindele James (2025).
    Water and Food Security in the Face of Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Resilience. Springer Nature (2025)
13. Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Security: An Empirical Analysis of Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Matthew Durojaiye Ayeni, Matthew Olufemi Adio, Ojo Ibukun Elizabeth and Ayotunde Owolabi
    NIPES-Journal of Science and Technology, Research Vol. 7, Special Issue: Landmark University International ConferenceSEB4SDG 2025, pp. 795–801, (2025)
14. Analysis of Women Preferences for Cooking Energy in Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria
    Authors: Adio, M. O., Ayodele, O., Olufemi, D. I., Akintola, A. J, Olarinre, A.A., Kimbowa, Richard and Ahmed-Nor, Mohamed Abdi
    Discover Sustainability 6:561 (2025)
15. Seasonal Vulnerability to Poverty among Cashew Farmers in Ogbomoso Oyo State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ogunkunle, A. A., Adepoju, A. A., Raufu, M. O., and Adio, M. O.
    Ogunkunle, A. A., Adepoju, A. A., Raufu, M. O., and Adio, M. O. (2024)
16. Seasonal Determinant of Expected Poverty Status among Cashew Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ogunkunle, A. A.., Adepoju , A. A., Raufu, M. O., Adio, M. O., Olufemi, D. I., Tojola, S. S., Oyebamiji, I. T. and Ayodele, A. S.
    World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(01), PP 1974–1983 (2024)
17. From Crisis to Co-creation: Analyzing the Effect and Economic Rejuvenation Strategies in Palm Oil Processing in Irele Local Government Area.
    Authors: Adio, M.O., Olarinde, L.O., Dlamini, D.V., Dlamini, S.I. and Dlamini, S.G
    UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension, 1(1) pp 28-38 (2024)
18. Feed Milling Industries Resilience amid COVID-19 in Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Adio, Matthew Olufemi; Olarinde, Luke Oyesola, Ajetunmobi, Oyepeju Abosede, Ayeni, Matthew Durojaiye, and Asake Serah Adeola
    Indonesian Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship Research, (IJOBER). Vol.2, No. 2, May 2024, Page 99-108 (2024)
19. Does Microfinance Participation Affect Food Insecurity? An Empirical Evidence from Fish Farmers in Osun State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Olarinre, Abiola Adebunmi, Oladeebo, Job Olatunji, Ajala, Adedolapo Kemi, Jabaru, Muritala Oyedele, Adio, Matthew Olufemi
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 8(10): 2197-2209 (2024)
20. Gender-Responsive Policies for Enhancing Food Security in Aquaculture amidst Climate Change in Ondo State, Nigeria
    Authors: Adio, M. O., Ayodele, O., Akintola, A. J., Olarinde, L. O., Ayeni, M. D., and Ogunkunle, A. A.
    Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Economics (NJAE). 14 (1), 2024: Pages 113 -123 (2024)
21. Assessment of Commercialization Level and Trends in Marketing Initiatives for Sustainable Smallholder Farming Development in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
    Authors: Fakunle, O. O., Ajiboye, A. J., Ajuruchukwu, O., Adio, M. O., Fakayode, S. B., Ayodele, O. and Akintola, J. A.
    Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Economics (NJAE). 14 (1), 2024: Pages 43-50 (2024)
22. Empowering Vulnerable Groups: Economics of Plantain Waste Utilization for High-Quality Natural Soap Production
    Authors: Akintola, A. O., Adio, M. O., Fakayode, S. B., and Oloruntoba, A. L.
    FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology (FUOJAHE) 8(1): 55-62 (2024)
23. Households Food Security in Imo State, South-East Nigeria: The Role of Non-farm Income Diversification. International Conference on Sustainable Goals
    Authors: Matthew Durojaiye Ayeni, Olasunkanmi Bamiro, Opeyemi Gbenga, Matthew Olufemi Adio, Ayotunde Owolabi
    Landmark, 2024. Theme: 2024 IEEE, International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals (SEB4SDG2024), 2nd – 4th April, 2024, held at International Conference Center, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara S (2024)
24. Risk Management Strategies on Cocoa Farmers’ Income in Ondo State, Nigeria. A 3sls (Three Stage Least Square) Approach.
    Authors: Ogunkunle, A. A., Adio, M. O. Adepoju, A. A. and Olarinde, L. O.
    IAR Journal of Agriculture Research and Life Sciences, 4(2), 9-16. (2023)
25. Effect of Income Shocks on Households’ Health and Consumption: A Case Study of Civil Servant Farming Households in South West, Nigeria
    Authors: Abdulaleem, M. A., Fakayode, S. B., and Adio, M. O
    Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal Vol.10, No. 4, pp 377-389. DOI:10.14738/assrj.104.14533 (2023)
26. Profiling the Coping Strategies of Poultry Farmers during COVID 19 Lockdown in Southwestern Nigeria (Ekiti State a Case Study).
    Authors: Fakunle, O. O., Adio, M. O., Alabi, O. O., Bayeri, O. S., Giwa, M. B.
    Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics (JASAE). Vol. 19 (04). Pp 1654 – 1663 (2023)
27. Perception of cassava Processors Towards Modern Post-Harvest Technologies in Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Alabi, O. O., Adetunkasi, B. R., Ajala, A. O., Ogunjimi, S. I. Adio, M. O., and Samuel, S. D
    Nigerian Rural Sociological Association, 23(1): 6 - 10, (2023)
28. Analysis of Sesame Production among Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Farmers in Yagba East, Kogi State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ajibade, Y. E., Opaluwa, H. I., Adio, M. O., Gbadamosi , A. O., and Abdullahi , S.
    American International Journal of Agricultural Studies, 7(1), 32–40 (2023)
29. Effects of Fadama (NG-CARES) Program on Income of Poultry Farmers in South Western Nigeria.
    Authors: Adio, M.O., Opaluwa, H.I., Ayeni, M.D., Moyinoluwa, F.P.
    Trends in Agricultural Sciences, 2(3), 317-324 (2023)
30. Efficiency of Homestead Gardens Farmers in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa (Pathway to food security).
    Authors: Fakunle, Olufemi Oyedokun; Adio, Matthew Olufemi; Fakayode, Segun Bamidele and Ogunkunle, Adenike Abisola
    Trend in Agricultural Sciences. Volume 2 | Issue 3 (2023)
31. Leafy Vegetable Farmers and their Profit Efficiency during COVID19 Lockdown in Oyo State
    Authors: Adio, M. O., Ogunwale, A. B., Ayeni, M. D., Ashaye, W. O., and Olugbemiga, O. O.
    Tropical Journal of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2023; 2(4):100- 104 (2023)
32. Navigating Climate Change: Exploring the Socio-Economic Dimensions of Food Insecurity in Ondo State, Nigeria
    Authors: Adio, M. O., Olarinde, L. O., Dlamini, D. V., Dlamini, S. G. and Dlamini, S. I.
    FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology (FUOJAHE) 7(1): 95-106 (2023)
33. Technical Efficiency and Profitability among Maize Based Farmer in Kajola Local Government of Oyo State
    Authors: Adio, M. O. and Olaoye A. T.
    . International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-1, pp.545-553 January 2022 Vol. 6(1) (2022)
34. Adoption of Modern Post Harvest Rice Handling Techniques in Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Alabi, O. O, Adebowale, A., Adio, M. O., Fasuan Y. O., Obabire, I. E., and Fakunle, O. O.,
    Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics (JASAE). Vol. 18 (05) pp 1053 - 1059. (2022)
35. Effect of Risk and Management Strategies on Leafy Vegetable Production in Kwara State, Nigeria
    Authors: Adio, M. O. Fakunle, O. O., Alabi, O. O and Ogunjobi, A. T.
    Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics (JASAE). Vol. 18 (05). Pp 1013 – 1025 (2022)
36. Effects of Risk On Cocoa Farmers’ Profitability in Ondo State
    Authors: Ogunkunle, A. A., Olarinde, L. O., Adepoju, A. A. and Adio, M. O.
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science. Vol. 7(10) pp 17-23. (2022)
37. Self-selection Process of Farmers’ Field School Participation on Cocoa Productivity in Osun State, Nigeria, Endogenous Switching Regression Approach
    Authors: Oladele, A. B., Adio, M. O. and Ajetomobi, J. O.
    International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM) Volume 4, Issue 12 Dec. 2022, pp: 296-304 (2022)
38. Food Insecurity and its Determinants among Farming Households in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State
    Authors: Adio, M. O. and Oladele, A. B.,
    South Asian Research Journal of Agriculture and Fisheries. 3, (2)., pp 10-16. (2021)
39. Factors influencing Farmers Participation in Farmers’ Field School in Ondo State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ajetomobi, J. O., Oladele, A. B. and Adio, M. O.,
    International Journal of Business & Management,(IJBM) April, 2021. Pp 190-195 (2021)
40. Estimating Technical Efficiencies and Productivity Gaps among smallholder farmers in and around FADAMA farming communities of South-Western Nigeria.
    Authors: Luke Olarinde, Laudia Ogunniyi, Gbenga Fanifosi, Matthew Adio and Emmanuel Akanbi
    Journal of Xi' an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, ISSN: 1673-064X,pp 81-100 (2020)
41. Determinants of Adoption of Crop Production Practices: Evidence from some FADAMA Agriculture Development communities in South-Western Nigeria.
    Authors: Luke Olarinde, Laudia Ogunniyi, MatthewAdio, Gbenga Fanifosi and Emmanuel Akanbi
    Journal of Xi' an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, ISSN: 1673-064X,pp 52-80 (2020)
42. Effects of Financial Capital on Food Security of Cassava Processors in Oyo and Ogun States, Nigeria
    Authors: Adio, M. O. and Olarinde, L O
    FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology, 4(2) 11 – 28. (2020)
43. Estimating Multidimensional Poverty among Cassava Producers in Nigeria: Patterns and Socioeconomic Determinants
    Authors: Luke Olarinde, Adebayo Abass, Tahirou Abdoulaye, Adebusola Adepoju, Emmanuel Fanifosi, Matthew Adio, Obadiah Adeniyi, Wasiu Awoyale
    Sustainability, MDPI 12(13).Pp 1- 17.5366 (2020)
44. The influence of Social Networking on Food Security Status of Cassava Farming Households in Nigeria
    Authors: Luke Olarinde, Adebayo Abass, Tahirou Abdoulaye, Adebusola Adepoju, Matthew Adio, Emmanuel Fanifosi, Wasiu Awoyale
    Sustainability, MDPI. 12(13). (2020)
45. Income Elasticity from Small Scale Cassava Processing Activities in Surulere Local Government Area, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
    Authors: Adio, M. O., Ajetunmobi, O. A. and Olarinre, A.A
    International Journal of Humanity & Social Studies (IJHSS). 7 (2) ISSN 2321-9203. (2019)
46. Effects of Institutional Services on Input Use Intensity among Smallholder Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria
    Authors: Olarinde, L O and Adio, M. O.
    International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol 6(9)pp 203-209 (2019)
47. Double-Hurdle Model of Financial Capital Use and Use Incidence among Two Processing Groups of Financial Capital Users in Oyo and Ogun States, Nigeria.
    Authors: Adio, M. O.
    International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation 6(11) pp1-8 (2019)
48. Comparative Analysis of Energy Poverty among Rural and Urban Households in Oyo and Ogun States, Nigeria.
    Authors: Ajetunmobi, O. A. Oladeebo, J.O., Olarinde, L.O. and Adio, M.O.
    . International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation 6(11) pp 1-9. (2019)
49. Tobit Analysis of the Effects of Institutional Services on Input Use Intensity among Small-holder Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria
    Authors: Adio, M. O., Olarinde, L. O., and Adeniyi, O. A
    International Journal of Physical and Social Science (IJPSS) 4(12): 272- 286 (2014)
50. Food Security among Farming Households in Ilorin South Local Government Area.
    Authors: Adeniyi, O. A, Kayode, A. O and Adio, M. O.
    . International Journal of Physical and Social Science (IJPSS) 4(12): 291- 301 (2014)
51. Heterogeneous Impact of Institutional Services on Input Use Intensity and Commercial Transformation among Smallholder Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria, Using Heckman Two Stage Estimation
    Authors: Adio, M. O. and Olarinde, L. O.
    International Journal of Research (IJR), 1 (10): 927-944 (2014)
52. Determinant of Income from Small Scale Cassava Processing Activities in Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area, Ogbomoso of Oyo State.
    Authors: Adio, M. O. and Ajetunmobi, O. A.
    International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 3 (11): 1739-1741 (2014)
53. Gross Margin Analysis of Small Scale Cassava Processing Activities In Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State
    Authors: Adio, M. O.
    International Journal of Research (IJR), 1 (9): 309-315 (2014)
54. Adolescence-Parent Relationship as a Correlates of Academic Performance on Agricultural Science in Ibadan North Local Government Area
    Authors: Adeniyi, O.A. and Adio, M. O. (2014)
    International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 3 (9): 883-885 (2014)

Professional Qualification

• Mastering University Rankings for Global Visibility - Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (2026)
• Mastering Digital Survey Tools for Research and Evidence-Based Decision-Making - Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (2025)
• Basic CyberSecurity for Higher Education - Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (2025)
• Writing Grant-Winning Proposals and Fundraising - Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (2024)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education - University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria (2020)

Grants

• Year 2024 TETFund Conference Attendance Intervention, Third batch Approved Conference Attendance. FUOYE/ASTD/CA-2024-03. 24th Annual National Conference of the Association holding as follows: Theme: Environmental Sustainability: Food and Water Security. D - TETFund (2024) - Amount: NAIRA 360,000.00
• Travel Grant Award: IFPRI/AAE Travel Grant 2023 in the amount of USD$2000 to attend AAAE and AEASA Conference, 2023, taking place from 18-21 September 2023 in Durban. The sponsorship was made possible through the generous support of Channing Arndt (TS) of - Channing Arndt (TS) of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) (2023) - Amount: USD 2,000.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Association of Ranking Professionals, ARP, (Charter Number, 0121, March 31, 2026). - Charter Member (2026 till Date)
• Association of Cybersecurity Practitioners, ACSP, (Charter Number, 789, April 6, 2025) - Charter Member (2025 till Date)
• Member of the African Growth and Development Policy (AGRODEP) Modeling Consortium Program, network of world-class economic modelers - Charter Member (2022 till date)
• African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) - Charter Member (2023 till Date)
• Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE) - Charter Member (2022 till Date)
• AuthorAID (Rising Scholars) Member, AuthorAID programme is coordinated by INASP, an international development charity in the UK - Charter Member (2020 till Date)
• Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, (FARA) network, FARA Africa Community - Charter Member (2018)
• Member Faming Family and AgroecologyCommunity of Practice AFRICA (famingfamilyagroecologyafricagroup), United Nations, Rome - Charter Member (2017)
• Member EVALUATION TOWARDS “THE WORLD WE WANT” (EVALSDGs)-network (Unicef), New York - Charter Member (2017)
• Farmdata-alumni, Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), of the United Nations, with the PA African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO), New York - Charter Member (2018)
• Member, Alumni Group of the Research4Life MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), FAO - Charter Member (2018)
• Information Training & Outreach Center for Africa (ITOCA) D-Groups (ITOCA Capacity Development Network) Forum – South Africa - Charter Member (2016)
• Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Capacity Development and Technology Outreach (CDTO) Enabler Compact (taat_cdto-group), Accra, Ghana - Charter Member (2018)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Adio, M. O., Olayanju, E. K., Olayanju, J. T., Ogunwale, A. B., Olarinde, L. O., Oloniyo, R. B., Olarinre, A. A., Ayeni, M. D. and Oyebamiji, I. T. (2025). Innovations and Access to Credit among Garri Processors in Ife Central Local Government Area, Osun - 25th Annual National Conference of the Association (National Association of Agricultural Economics Conference, NAAE, Zaria, 2025) holding as follows: Theme: Rethinking Nigerian Agricultural Systems through Innovation, ICT and Food Systems. Date: October 14 to October 16, 2025. Venue: Balarabe Tanimu Hall, Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) ABU-Samaru, Zaria (2025)
• Adio, Matthew Olufemi, Ayodele, Olarewaju, Akintola, Akindele James., Olarinre, Abiola Adebunmi and Fakunle, Oyedokun Olufemi (2025). Effects of Risk on Poverty Status of Broiler Farmers in Osun State, Nigeria - 11th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit (Refosts), Ekiti Kete, 2025, 16th-19th June, 2025 (2025)
• Adio, M. O., Ayodele, O, Akintola, A. J, Olarinde, L. O., Ayeni, M. D., and Ogunkunle, A. A (2024). Gender-Responsive Policies for Enhancing Food Security in Aquaculture: A Case Study of Catfish Farming Communities in Ondo State, Nigeria - 24th Annual National Conference of the Association (National Association of Agricultural Economics Conference) holding as follows: Theme: Environmental Sustainability: Food and Water Security. Date: Monday, October 14 to Friday, October 18, 2024. Venue: University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State (2024)
• Adio, M. O., Ayeni, M. D., Fakayode, S. B., Ajibade, Y. E., Fakunle, O. O., Olufemi, D. I., Ogunkunle, A. A. and Olarinre, A. A. (2024). Effect of Climate Change and Organic Restorative Measures on Food Security of Catfish Farmers in Ondo State, Nigeri - 17th Annual Conference of Organic Agriculture Professional in Tertiary Institution in Nigeria (OAPTIN), Conference Titled “Organic Agriculture, Wealth Creation, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. March 24 -28, 2024. (2024)
• Adio, Matthew Olufemi; Ayeni, Matthew Durojaye; Ashaye, Wasiu Oladele; Alabi, Olajumoke O; Fakunle, Oyedokun Olufemi and Ayodele, Olarewaju (2023). Effect of Climate Change and Adaptation Measures on Food Security of Catfish Farmers in Ondo State, Niger - National Association of Agricultural Economics Conference 2023. Theme: “Competitive Agricultural Industry: Policy, Designs and Infrastructure” 16-19/10/2023 held at Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State. (2023)
• Ayeni, M.D.; Owolabi, A.O.; Adio, M.O.; Bekee Chukwuemeka, O.S. (2023). Household Food security in Nigeria: The role of Non-Farm Income Diversification - KU8Conf2023. Transforming University Education In The 21st Century: The Role Of Stakeholders. University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria – 2023. First International KU8 Conference. 1st KU8 Conference of Universities in Kwara State (KU8Conf2023), Aug. 6 - 9, 2023, University of Ilorin, Nigeria (2023)

Paper Presentation - International

• Matthew Olufemi Adio, Oluwaseun Adebayo Ojeleye., Dan E. Oyoboh, Elijah Kehinde Olayanju, Jeremiah Taiwo Olayanju, Nathaniel Olufemi Akanbi; Mathew Durojaiye Ayeni, Nurudeen Ayoyinka Jatto, Abisola Adenike Ogunkunle & Medinat Adeola Abdulaleem (2026) Effe - 8th INTERNATIONAL ANATOLIAN AGRICULTURE, FOOD, ENVIRONMENT AND BIOLOGY (TARGID 2026) JUNE 11-12, 2026, SİNOP, TÜRKİYE (2026)
• Adio, M. O., Olayanju, E. K., Olayanju, J. T., Ogunkunle, A. A., Fakayode, S. B., Ayeni, M. D. and Akanbi, O. N. (2026) EFFECT OF GROWTH ENHANCEMENT SUPPORT SCHEME (GESS) ON FOOD SECURITY STATUS OF RURAL FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN OSUN STATE - 1st International Conference, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria (2026)
• Adio, M. O., Oyebamiji, I. T., Oloniyo, R. B., and Olaoye, T. A. (2025). Assessment of Food Security among Cocoa Farming Households in Osun State, Nigeria. IV. International Congress of the Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, N - Malatya/Turkey on 20-30 April 2025, (2025)
• Adio, Matthew Olufemi; Ayeni, Matthew Durojaiye, Ajetunmobi, Oyepeju Abosede, Ayodele Olarewaju, and Akintola, Akindele James (2025). Assesses the role of Gender in Food Security amidst Climate Change: A Study of Rural Farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria - International Conference Water and Food Security in the Face of Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Resilience, 4-7 February, 2025, Al Wakrah, Qatar (2025)
• Matthew Olufemi Adio, Segun Bamidele Fakayode, Omolola Eniola Ayorinde and Matthew Durojaiye Ayeni (2024). Gender Analysis of Climate Change Mitigation Practices among Rural Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria - 6th AfricaLics Research Conference hosted by the University of Ilorin and the Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nigeria, Organised in collaboration with NigeriaLics & AfricaLics. 13-15/11/2024 (2024)
• Adio, M. O., Fakayode, S. B., Adebiyi, T. S., and Olarinde, L. O. (2024). Enhancing Rural Healthcare Access and Quality in Ondo State: A Multidimensional Approach - 3rd International Engineering Conference (03 IEC 24), held on Tuesday 5th – 7th November, 2024 at Faculty of Engineering, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria (2024)
• Olarinde, Luke O., Fatunbi Oluwole A., Akanbi, Oluwafemi N., Adio, Matthew O., Dlami¬ni, S.G., Dlamini, D.V., Nkambule, N. P., Dlamini, D.D., Dlamini, B.P., Dlamini, S.I. and Ve¬ronica Nwakaego E. Uzokwe (2024). Assessing the Reliability of Weather Forec - Third Biennial Africa Climate-Smart Agriculture Stakeholders Conference, Kigali, Rwanda. 29-31 July 2024 (2024)
• Adio, M. O. , Olarinde, L. O., and Fakunle, O. O (2023). Effect of Social Capital on Productivity of Cassava Farmers during COVID 19 Pandemic and Lockdown in Ede South Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria - Paper Presented at the 7th ACAE (African Conference of Agricultural Economists) and 60th (Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa) AEASA Conference organized by African Association of Agricultural Economists and the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa at the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel, Durban, South Africa, held from 18th to 21st September 2023, Under the overarching theme of "Through Crisis: Building Resilient Agri-food Systems in Africa" (2023)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

• Falebita Promise Moyinoluwa - Effects Of NG-Cares Fadama Program On Income Of Poultry Farmers In Ifako Ijaye Local Government, Lagos State (2022)
• Olugbemiga Olorunsogo Olamide - Analysis Of Profitability Among Leafy Vegetable Farmers In Egbeda Local Government Area Of Oyo State (2022)
• Ademujimi, Abigeal Temitope - Effects Of COVID 19 Pandemic On Operational Activities Of Palm Oil Processors In Irele Local Government Area Of Ondo State (2023)
• Akomolafe Seun Ayomide - Effect Of Climate Change, Adaptation Strategies On Catfish Production In Ondo State, Nigeria (2023)
• Asake, Sarah Adeola - Analysis Of Post COVID 19 Effect On Feed Mill Industries In Ekiti State, Nigeria (2023)
• Adeleye Kehinde - Effects Of COVID-19 Pandemic And Associated Lockdown On Technical Efficiency And Profitability Of Broiler Production In Ileoluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State (2023)
• Makinde Grace Oluwatoyin - Assessment Of Food Security Among Cocoa Farming Households Of Ife East Local Government Area Osun State, Nigeria (2024)
• Abdul-Rouf Nurudeen Adekunle - Effect Of Risk On Poverty Status Of Broiler Farmers In Orolu Local Government, Osun State (2024)
• Ajayi Taiwo Oluwatosin - Analysis Of Preference For Cooking Energies Among Rural Women In Ikole Local Government Area, Ekiti State, Nigeria (2024)
• Ogunbunmi Omolade Mercy - Analysis Of Gender Dimensions Of Food Security Status Among Rural Farming Households In Gbonyin Local Government, Ekiti State, Nigeria (2024)
• Shehu Kadri Bolaji - Effects Of Shocks On Food Insecurity Among Rural Farming Households In Ekiti State, Nigeria (2025)
• Faniyi Eunice Olumayowa - Effects Of Weather Shock On Maize Production In Egbeda Local Government Area Oyo State (2025)
• Shonuyi Eniola Oyindamola - Effect Of Oil Price Shock On Cassava Production In Oyo State (2025)

Course Teaching

• AGR202 - Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Extension (2025/2026/Second)
• AEF204 - Introduction to Statistics (2025/2026/Second)
• AEE303 - Farm Management and Production Economics (2025/2026/First)
• AEE508 - Project Planning and Appraisal (2025/2026/Second)
• AEE512 - Agricultural Business Management (2025/2026/Second)
• APH512 - Livestock Economics (2025/2026/Second)
• AEE518 - Land Economics (2025/2026/Second)

Custom Fields

Consultant to FARA (Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa), Ghana. #12 Anmeda Street, Roman Ridge; PMB CT 173, Canto: To update IAR4D Proof of Concept/Impact Analysis

International Institutes of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan Employment Type: Short-Term Contract: Enhancing the competiveness of high quality Cassava Flour (HQCF) value chain in Nigeria, IITA, Ibadan. March, 2015

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