August 18, 2025
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Livestock

IITA, AGRO-FIRM GIVE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO OVER 1,000 YOUTHS IN ADAMAWA STATE AS 500 OTHERS GET EMPLOYMENT IN THE LIVESTOCK SECTOR

Anthony Ogbekile 0202 mins

A collaborative initiative between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Sebore International Farms has provided employment opportunities for 500 youths in Adamawa State’s dairy sector. The project aims to equip young people with technical and business skills to thrive in the industry. The second group of participants has been trained in various capacities,…

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LIVESTOCK FEEDS CELEBRATES SEVEN-YEAR BREAK IN LOSSES, POSTS N16.7 BILLION PROFIT 

Anthony Ogbekile 0202 mins

Livestock Feeds has achieved a remarkable turnaround, recording its highest profit in seven years. The agricultural firm bounced back with an after-tax profit of N1.75 billion, a significant improvement from its recurring losses in 2022 and 2023. This turnaround is a welcome development, especially considering the challenges faced by the livestock sub-sector. Femi Oke, chairman…

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NIGERIA AFFECTED BY CHINA’S BAN ON IMPORTED LIVESTOCK 

Anthony Ogbekile 0202 mins

China has taken drastic measures to protect its domestic agricultural and food industries by banning the import of livestock products from several countries. The decision was made in response to reports of disease outbreaks, including foot-and-mouth disease, sheep pox, and goat pox, from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The ban affects a wide range of…

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WOMEN FARMERS IN ABIA STATE PROTEST HERDERS’ INVASION OF FARMLANDS 

Anthony Ogbekile 0202 mins

Women from Obibor, Asa in Umunneato autonomous community, Ukwa West LGA of Abia State, stormed their monarch’s palace, demanding justice for the destruction of their farms by cattle allegedly owned by Fulani herdsmen. The protesters, who sought compensation for the damaged crops, including cassava, called for an end to cattle grazing on their farms. They…

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340 YOUNG FARMERS IN KANO EMPOWERED BY KANO STATE GOVERNMENT 

Anthony Ogbekile 0201 mins

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken a significant step towards empowering young farmers in the state. Recently, 340 youths graduated from the Livestock and Horticulture Institutes, and each of them received a starter pack to kick-start their agricultural journey. The governor’s initiative is aimed at reducing poverty and promoting food security in the…

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KACRAN CELEBRATES NORTHEAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ON GAINS IN EFFORTS TO MITIGATE HERDERS/FARMERS CONFLICT 

Anthony Ogbekile 0202 mins

The National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Khalil Bello, has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its unwavering commitment to advancing the livestock sector and fostering overall development in the region. “In line with this objective, we applaud the NEDC for its unwavering commitment to improving the…

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KWARA GOVERNMENT TRAINS EXTENSION WORKERS, FARMERS TO BOOST FOOD AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION 

Anthony Ogbekile 0202 mins

The Kwara State government has emphasised the importance of training extension agents and farmers in small ruminants production and crop residue processing to boost livestock production, food security, and job creation.  Mr. Olusoji Oyawoye, State Project Coordinator of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), stated this at a training in Ilorin, capital of…

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BATN FOUNDATION PARTNERS AKWA IBOM GOVERNMENT TO EMPOWER LIVESTOCK FARMERS 

Anthony Ogbekile 0202 mins

In a bid to enhance food security and empower rural farmers, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation, BATN Foundation (BATNF) has collaborated with the Akwa Ibom state government to distribute 2,000 five-week-old Noiler chickens to 100 smallholder poultry farmers. This initiative, launched on December 15, 2024, at the Akwa Ibom Agricultural Development Project Premises (AKADEP),…

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