Posts Tagged: #DairyFarming
FG to clear 500 hectares of land for ranching in Benue – Minister
The Federal Government has announced plans to clear 500 hectares of land in Benue State to facilitate ranching and dairy production, as part of a broader effort to modernize Nigeria’s livestock industry. Minister of Livestock
Women break barrier in livestock, crop production
Women crop farmers and pastoralists in Benue State are actively challenging socio-economic barriers to improve their livelihoods, as they unite in pursuit of better opportunities for income generation. Vera Aondohemba, a groundnut farmer from Ikpam
Plateau reserves 30 hectares for cultivation of Napier grass
In a strategic move to boost local economies and strengthen Nigeria’s livestock industry, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has unveiled a plan to revitalize the livestock economy through structured grazing and fodder cultivation. Speaking during
Dairy farmers get new technology to improve cows’ productivity
Dairy farmers are set to benefit from an innovative tracking technology developed by researchers at Tokyo University of Science, Japan. This cutting-edge system, based on location information and multi-camera setups, aims to improve the efficiency,
Building community inclusion in Nigeria’s Dairy Value Chain
Getting milk from farm to table in Nigeria relies on community partnerships and initiatives, crucial for agricultural productivity. Dairy farming communities use cooperatives to boost productivity, equity, and sustainable development. The International Day of Cooperatives
AfDB invests $10.9bn in Nigeria
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Director-General, Lamin Barrow, announced $10.9 billion in cumulative financing approvals in Nigeria. The bank supports public and private sector projects, focusing on the High 5 priorities. The event emphasized addressing
Stakeholders urge Livestock Development Ministry to address food insecurity
Agribusiness stakeholders, including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria (CODARAN), have called on the newly established Ministry of Livestock Development to address food insecurity. On
Obudu Cattle Ranch Can Sustain Cross River In Beef, Dairy Products If Revived – Expert
Mr. Simon Ogbaji, an agricultural expert in Cross River, emphasized the potential of the Obudu Cattle Ranch to sustain beef and dairy production if revived. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),
