@article{article_1625640, title={Agropreneurship as strategy for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 [Zero Hunger]: The Nigerian context}, journal={Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi}, volume={31}, pages={67–76}, year={2025}, DOI={10.24181/tarekoder.1625640}, author={Imide, Israel and Chukwuka, Ernest Jebolise and Osadume, Richard}, keywords={Agropreneurship, food security Zero Hunger, strategy, UN sustainable development goal, Nigeria}, abstract={Purpose: This study empirically investigated the relationship between Agropreneurship and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 - Zero Hunger, in the Nigerian Context. Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 200 Agropreneurship employees in Delta State, Nigeria, through the administration of a structured questionnaire employing a Likert scale. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics and correlation analysis, were conducted to assess the relationship between Agropreneurship activities and the attainment of SDG 2. Findings: The findings demonstrate a significant and positive correlation between Agropreneurship activities and the achievement of Zero Hunger. Key findings indicate that Agropreneurship is a potent strategy for achieving SDG 2, contributing positively to food security, sales, and distribution. Furthermore, the study revealed that Agropreneurs and their activities play a crucial role in advancing the broader set of Sustainable Development Goals. Originality/value: This research provides valuable insights into the potential of Agropreneurship in achieving sustainable development objectives and contributes to the growing body of knowledge in this emerging field. The study recommends Strengthening of Policy Support, Access to Resources and capacity building amongst others, as steps towards the achievement of Zero Hunger UN SDG 2 target.}, number={1}, publisher={Turkish Agricultural Economics Association}, organization={University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria}