Dr. Adewale Adenuga is a certified project management practitioner and an accomplished agricultural economist with extensive experience in farm and household economics. Before joining Queen’s University Belfast, he held academic and research roles as a Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria and as a Senior Economist and Project Leader at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute(AFBI), Belfast.

Adewale’s research applies quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate the economic and environmental impacts of agricultural policies. His expertise spans development economics, sustainable agri-food systems, energy economics, land economics, environmental and behavioural economics, animal health and welfare economics. He has secured multiple research funding from prestigious organisations, including the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), and the Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

Adewale earned his PhD from Queen’s University Belfast through the Walsh PhD Fellowship, with his doctoral research focusing on the Economic Analysis of Nutrient Balances in the Dairy Sector on the Island of Ireland pre and post milk quota abolition. He also holds a First-Class degree and a Master’s with Distinction in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, and recently completed a PGCert in Engineering of Energy, Economics, and Environment at Queens University Belfast with Distinction.

In recognition of his contributions to agricultural economics, Adewale received the Outstanding Young Researcher Award from the Agricultural Economics Society in 2020. He currently serves on the International Editorial Board of Bio-Based and Applied Economics Journal and is an active member of several professional associations, including the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE), the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE), the African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE), Agricultural Economics Society (AES) and the Agricultural Economics Society of Ireland (AESI).

His research has been published in high-impact journals, including Environmental and Resource Economics, Ecological Economics, Ecological Indicators, Environment, Development and Sustainability, Agricultural Systems, and Science of the Total Environment.

My research focuses on the intersection of agricultural and environmental economics, with a particular emphasis on sustainable farming systems, behavioural change,  resource use efficiency, and policy evaluation. I have conducted extensive research on the role of farmer behavior, education, and group dynamics in shaping environmental outcomes. My studies employ a combination of advanced econometric techniques and interdisciplinary approaches to generate insights that inform policy and industry practices.  My research aims to explore innovative strategies for balancing agricultural productivity with environmental sustainability, including the impact of policy interventions, land use decisions, and climate-smart agricultural practices. I am keen to collaborate with researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to develop evidence-based solutions that support a resilient and environmentally responsible agri-food sector.

Supervised MSc Dissertation

1.Frederick, Karly (2025): Sustainable Spreading: Adoption Challenges and Incentive Pathways for Low-Emission Slurry Spreading Equipment (LESSE) in Northern Ireland Agriculture. Student dissertation: Master of Science

2. Ruenroeng, Pratabjai (2025): Assessing Stakeholder Perspectives on Organic Alternatives to Maize Monoculture and Air Pollution in Northern Thailand. Student dissertation: Master of Science