Posts Tagged: #LivestockFarming
FG, World Bank train 300 youths on agribusiness for self-reliance, food security
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched a nationwide youth empowerment and skills development initiative aimed at transforming the country’s agrifood landscape. The programme, which officially began on October
Otti set to revive state’s moribund poultry farm
In a bid to rejuvenate Abia State’s poultry industry and stimulate economic growth, Governor Alex Otti has engaged an Israeli agribusiness investment firm, AgroTop Israel, to explore the revival of the Ogwe Golden Chicken Poultry
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
12 countries eye Nigeria’s N33trn dairy, meat value chain
Nigeria’s livestock industry, estimated to be worth ₦33 trillion, has significant economic potential, yet it contributes less than 3% to the nation’s GDP, according to the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reform. The country boasts a
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
Kwara farmers laud World Bank, L-PRES capacity training on fodder production
In a bid to enhance livestock productivity and promote sustainable farming practices, the Kwara State Government, in partnership with the World Bank and the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) at Bayero University, Kano, has successfully
Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts
In a bid to enhance Nigeria’s livestock industry and address long-standing challenges in the sector, agriculture experts have emphasized the importance of commercial fodder production and value chain development for livestock farmers. This was highlighted
684 farmers learn modern goat farming
The Gombe State Government, through its Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, has taken a strategic step to enhance the livestock sector by training 684 individuals—including women, retirees, youth, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)—on
Sharp practices pushing us out of business–Poultry farmers
The Nigerian poultry industry, once considered a promising sector, is facing a growing crisis that threatens its sustainability. Farmers in Edo State have raised concerns over challenges ranging from high feed costs and market uncertainties
Southwest takes steps to achieve Fed Govt’s food security agenda
The Federal Government’s push for food self-sufficiency has received a major boost as Commissioners of Agriculture from the six Southwest states—Lagos, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, and Ekiti—have intensified efforts to transform rural agricultural landscapes into
