Taraba Trains Livestock Feeds Producers

Taraba State has launched a livestock feed producer training program in Jalingo to tackle farmer-herder conflicts, supported by the Taraba State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project with backing from the World Bank. Led by Mr. Hananiah Albert, the initiative aims to mitigate clashes exacerbated by livestock grazing on farms. It’s part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to enhance the livestock sector by equipping farmers with climate-smart technologies and practices for resilience and improved productivity. Source: Daily Trust

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Taraba State has initiated a livestock feed producer training program in Jalingo to address farmer-herder conflicts. Spearheaded by the Taraba State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project with support from the World Bank, the program aims to mitigate clashes exacerbated by livestock encroachment on farmlands. Mr. Hananiah Albert highlighted these efforts at a workshop in Jalingo’s SISFEN Events Center, emphasizing their strategic importance in Nigeria’s broader livestock sector reforms.
The initiative aims not only to prevent conflicts but also to enhance livestock farmers’ resilience amid climate change impacts. Beyond conflict prevention, the training focuses on integrating climate-smart technologies and practices to elevate the livestock value chain, ensuring sustainable productivity and economic viability for farmers.