The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transform the Obudu Cattle Ranch in Cross River State into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. Governor Bassey Otu expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting its potential to drive economic growth in the state. Speaking on behalf of the governor, Deputy Governor Peter Odey, […]
The federal government has unveiled plans to adopt Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to modernize the livestock sector, enhancing tracking, transparency, and efficiency across the value chain. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, is part of a broader effort to transform agriculture and boost Nigeria’s position in global livestock markets. In […]
In a push to address Nigeria’s food security challenges, Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has called for the establishment of University Farms within agricultural faculties across the country. This initiative aims to provide students with practical training while transforming agricultural education into actionable, commercially viable solutions. The minister’s proposal was revealed during a visit […]
The Nigerian government’s proposed 2025 budget allocates ₦826.5 billion to agriculture, marking a pivotal step toward revitalizing the sector, ensuring food security, and creating mass employment, experts say. This allocation reflects a significant increase from ₦362.94 billion in 2024 and ₦228.4 billion in 2023, with capital investments up by 130% year-on-year. Presenting the “Budget of […]
As the global demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to surge, sectors in Nigeria are increasingly adopting AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity. One of the latest innovations is the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), which recently launched the Livestock Data and Market Information System (LMIS). The LMIS is an AI-powered platform designed to […]
More than 223,097 livestock farmers and producers across 17 states have already benefited from the $546 million Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Launched in 2022, L-PRES aims to enhance livestock productivity, commercial viability, and resilience through targeted interventions in Nigeria’s livestock sector. […]
