Nigeria

The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s livestock transformation agenda, which seeks to modernise production systems and reduce conflict linked to traditional grazing.

Feed accounts for 60-70% of production costs, and this approach could reduce dependence on conventional feed inputs by 30-40%.

The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 1.43 million individuals nationwide, with at least 30% of participants being women.

The project will generate significant employment opportunities, reduce farmer-herder conflicts, and increase access to nutrient-rich feed.

The mission focused on addressing feed safety, mycotoxin control and intestinal health challenges in livestock production.

The long-term goal is to increase local meat and dairy production, reduce imports, improve farmer incomes, and position Nigeria as a leading livestock producer in West Africa.

According to WOAH, H5N1 is affecting poultry and wild birds across multiple African countries, with Mozambique reporting a novel low‑pathogenic variant.

Federal government advances nationwide livestock transport and data reforms.

Jigawa State is studying Argentina’s forage systems to raise feed supply, support livestock growth, and open export routes to Middle Eastern markets.