In recent years, the contribution of agriculture to economic growth has been a subject of much controversy among development economists. Some economists contend that agricultural development is a prerequisite for industrialization while others strongly object it and argue from a different path angle. However, the aim of this paper digressed a bit as it focused on how the opportunities that abound in agriculture can be harnessed to develop the nation’s economy. After discussing the connection between agriculture and economic growth, the paper touched on the different opportunities that can be tapped into by the polity. It also considered the challenges of agriculture in Nigeria before recommending what the government ought to do to harness the opportunities of agriculture optimally. One of the recommendations was that the government should subsidize machines used in agro-allied sector.