The Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture will embark on a statewide vaccination of livestock in the State from the 10th of February to the 17th of February. This is a reaction to the recent outbreak of anthrax disease in Zamfara State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Victor Kii, saying…
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…
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),…
As the threat of anthrax looms over the livestock industry, the Ekiti State Government has taken a proactive step to protect its animals. The state has launched a massive vaccination campaign, aiming to administer 100,000 doses of anthrax vaccines to animals across the 16 local government areas. The move is a welcome relief to livestock…
In a move that could revolutionise the agricultural landscape of Niger State, Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago has announced plans to construct a $2 million poultry farm in Bosso Local Government Area. This ambitious project is expected to create a ripple effect of economic growth, job creation, and food security, transforming the lives of thousands of people…
In an effort to combat poverty and promote economic independence, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has initiated the second phase of the Livestock Fattening Programme. The programme, part of the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project, aims to support livestock entrepreneurship among vulnerable groups. Under this initiative, 7,158 goats were distributed to 2,386 women across the state’s…
The Zamfara state government has pledged to provide land and infrastructure for the ranching initiatives of the federal government. Recall that the Federal Government established the Ministry of Livestock Development in July 2024 to modernise the livestock sector, attract investment, enhance food security, and create a conducive environment for development. Governor Dauda Lawal made this…
The Borno state government in collaboration with the Federal Government has commissioned Ngarannam Livestock Improvement and Range Settlement community, popularly known as Rural Grazing Area (RUGA). The objective is to address the problem of farmer-harder clashes and boost the economy of the state, In his welcome address, the Deputy Governor of Borno and the overseeing…
The Kogi state government has announced the creation of a Ministry of Livestock Development in the state. The establishment of the ministry, according to a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr. Folashade Ayoade, in Lokoja, was aimed at improving livestock management in the state in alignment with the Renewed Hope…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced an outbreak of Anthrax in Zamfara State. Anthrax, a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans, originates from spores naturally found in the soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals. In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ben Bem Goong, the…
