S A. Oyefusi

Sustainable agricultural procurement has become an essential pathway for improving food security and rural livelihoods in developing economies. This study examines the institutional drivers and challenges of sustainable agricultural procurement using the FADAMA Project in Ondo State, Nigeria, as a case study. The main objective was to assess procurement delivery effectiveness, identify institutional and operational barriers, and evaluate how existing sustainable procurement strategies contribute to agricultural productivity and long term sustainability across selected local government areas. The study adopted a descriptive and explanatory survey design, relying primarily on qualitative data collected from key stakeholders directly involved in FADAMA implementation and monitoring, including project officials and beneficiary institutions. Regression techniques were applied to analyze relationships between procurement delivery, institutional challenges, and sustainability outcomes. The target population was made up of 286 respondents which comprised individuals and organizations participating in the FADAMA project, providing empirical evidence on procurement planning, input distribution, monitoring processes, and sustainability practices.