The study determine the effect of branding strategy on the marketing of rice in Benue state. Statement of the Problem The demand for rice is rising speedily at an estimated rate of 10% per annum (NRDS, 2009), due to population growth and urbanization (Adejumo-Ayibiowu,2010; Inuwa et al., 2011). Even though, there is growing demand for rice in Nigeria, corresponding increase in supply is lacking thereby leading to persistentdemand - supply gap. Market performa...