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Continue reading →: Federal Government Validates National Feed and Fodder Policy to Boost Livestock SectorIn a significant step toward enhancing Nigeria’s livestock industry, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has formally initiated the validation of the National Animal Feed and Fodder Policy. The policy, years in the making, aims to tackle long-standing challenges in the feed and fodder ecosystem while unlocking new opportunities across…
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Continue reading →: Pasture Development as a Path to Peace: Gombe State Trains 67 Livestock Farmers Under L-PRESAs part of ongoing efforts to strengthen livestock productivity and reduce resource-based conflicts, the Gombe State Government has successfully trained 67 livestock farmers in modern pasture development techniques. This initiative was carried out through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, aimed at enhancing the livestock value chain and…
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Continue reading →: Plateau State Bans Night Grazing Amid Rising InsecurityIn response to a wave of violent attacks across several rural areas, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially banned night grazing and imposed stricter livestock movement regulations aimed at improving security and safeguarding lives and property. In a statewide address delivered in Jos, Governor Mutfwang condemned the recent spate…
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Continue reading →: Catfish Farmers in Lagos Turn to Black Soldier Fly Larvae to Cut Feed CostsIn a bold move to address soaring fish feed costs, the Lagos State Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) is exploring the adoption of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative protein source in aquaculture. During a recent media briefing in Lagos, Mr. Michael Oke-Tojinu, Chairman…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria Can Earn Over N150 Billion Annually from Livestock Export – NEPCAbuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has projected that Nigeria could earn over ₦150 billion annually through the export of livestock and related products, provided the country aligns with international trade standards and strengthens its value chain. This announcement was made during the Value Chain Enhancement and…
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Continue reading →: Open Grazing Threatens Food Security and Public Health in Abia State, Says Chief Veterinary OfficerThe Chief Veterinary Officer of Abia State, Dr. Nwokedi Onu, has issued a strong call for an end to the practice of open grazing, citing its growing impact on food production, public health, and environmental sustainability. Speaking to journalists in Umuahia, Dr. Onu, who also serves as the Director of…
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Continue reading →: FG Charts Sustainable Path to End Farmer-Herder Conflicts – Livestock Development MinisterThe Federal Government of Nigeria is taking decisive steps to resolve the long-standing farmer-herder conflicts through inclusive policies and structural reforms that promote peaceful coexistence and shared prosperity. At a recent workshop held in Abuja, the Minister of Livestock Development, Dr. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, emphasized that the newly established ministry…
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Continue reading →: Empowering Rural Farmers: IFAD Launches LIFE-ND Program in Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Imo StatesIn a strategic move to boost rural livelihoods and agribusiness development in the Niger Delta, the Livelihood Improvement and Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project has officially commenced operations in Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Imo states. Backed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal…
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Continue reading →: FCT House Committee Summons Minister Over Neglected Bwari Fish Farm EstateIn a recent oversight mission, the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters expressed deep concern over the current state of the Bwari Fish Farm Estate in Abuja, describing it as a neglected government project that undermines Nigeria’s food security agenda. During…
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Continue reading →: Abia State Set to Host Multi-Million Dollar Dairy Farm as Governor Otti Reaffirms Government SupportIn a major step toward transforming livestock production in Southeast Nigeria, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has renewed his administration’s commitment to the establishment of a state-of-the-art dairy farm in partnership with Blue Ribbon Limited. The project, estimated to cost several million dollars, is expected to elevate…
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