The Federal Government has reaffirmed ranching as the foundation of Nigeria’s long-term livestock development agenda, following an inspection visit by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, to Manchong Integrated Farms Limited in Nasarawa State. The Minister, who led senior officials of the ministry and key stakeholders to the
The ministry of livestock development has inaugurated the vaccination of 2,500 livestock against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in Yobe. Mitchell Alao, the ministry’s director of animal health and reproductive services, inaugurated the vaccination campaign in Damaturu on Thursday. The programme was facilitated by Messrs Astute Synergy Limited. Mr Alao said
As part of efforts to revive dilapidated livestock infrastructure across the country, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its plan to work with the private sector through Public Private Partnerships to rehabilitate 38 legacy facilities spread across the six geopolitical zones. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this
Governor Abdullahi Sule has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bengo province in Angola on cooperation in agriculture, mining and education. Speaking shortly after the signing in Lafia on Tuesday, Mr Sule said the MoU would have a significant impact on the people of Nasarawa once implementation begins. He
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming agriculture as a driver of food security and inclusive prosperity with the formation of the National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) Speaking on Thursday at the Combined National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) Meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,
The National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Farouq Rabiu-Mudi, has implored all farmers in Kogi to strengthen synergy and teamwork to boost food production in the state. The President gave the call at the inauguration of AFAN, Kogi chapter, led by a retired deputy clerk of the
The Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Simeon Ehui, stated that African countries, including Nigeria, need to focus on the growth and development of rural communities to reduce poverty. According to him, the development of rural communities was the panacea to poverty in Africa. Mr Ehui
By Ify Mgbemena The Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Farmers’ Organisation (PAFO), Dr. Babafemi Oyewole, has been appointed as a leading player in the Global Council of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF), marking a significant milestone for African farmer representation in global agricultural policy discourse. Dr. Oyewole’s appointment reflects
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has taken a significant step toward modernising livestock farming in Nigeria with the presentation of the maiden edition of its Livestock Weather Bulletin to the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, during a courtesy visit on Tuesday. Professor Charles Anosike, Director-General/CEO of NiMet,
The Nigerian Senate has called for swift governmental intervention to alleviate the struggles of farmers facing a dramatic decline in the prices of agricultural produce. Lawmakers warned that, if left unaddressed, this situation could jeopardize the livelihoods of millions of Nigerians and worsen the country’s already fragile food security. The
