Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) has launched the fourth edition of its annual Prize for Innovation (PFI), with a focus on innovative practices in livestock farming in Nigeria. The initiative is part of FMN’s efforts to promote local innovation and address the challenges facing the livestock sector. The livestock sector is crucial to Nigeria’s food…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
