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ikore
- August 4, 2022
Promoting food security in Northeast Nigeria through livestock production
In Nigeria, livestock production is considered the second largest agricultural sub-sector and reportedly contributes 5% of the agricultural GDP. It is considered a “safety net” that helps rural households cushion the shocks they face as small-scale crop producers. Despite its importance to rural smallholders, the livestock sector has remained underdeveloped, with a myriad of factors […]
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- August 4, 2022
Water Resource Management, Pastoral Communities, Conflict Mitigation, and how Ikore Is Providing Succor.
The last few decades have witnessed overwhelming burdens of strife, conflict, and natural and socio-economic disasters. One of such challenges is the predominant conflict between farmers and herders in the Sahelian regions of Sub-Saharan Africa especially in Northern Nigeria, gasping for their share of the limited land and water resources, and grazing pastures for their […]
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- August 4, 2022
Addressing climate-induced livelihood failures in Northeast Nigeria: the IKORE model
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to humanity in the 21st century and is a major contributor to livelihood failures in sub-Saharan Africa. The climate crisis in Nigeria is leaving debilitating effects on the people’s livelihood and survival and the worst affected communities are those of Northeastern Nigeria. In this area, the most […]
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- August 3, 2022
How ikore is building resilience and improving livelihoods of rural poor livestock farmers through climate-smart practices in Northern Nigeria
Livestock production forms an important aspect of the livelihood of smallholders in Northern Nigeria. Over 80% of households in Northern Nigeria keep either small ruminants or poultry as assets they rely on especially during the lean farming seasons and as safety nets against shocks they face as small-scale producers. Despite the huge reliance of the […]
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- May 18, 2022
Epidemiology and socio-economic impact of PPR in Nigerian smallholder livestock communities
Theme: Epidemiology and Socio-Economic context of PPR in Nigerian smallholder livestock communities Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a disease of huge economic importance to the livelihoods of smallholder livestock farmers in Nigeria. PPR affects small ruminants’ populations, mainly sheep and goats. The annual global loss due to PPR is estimated to be between $1.4 […]
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- April 26, 2022
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES ENHANCING BIODIVERSITY
Diversity makes life interesting. Imagine seeing the same old species of plants, animals, birds, fish and other living organisms all year round, world over. Boring right? Correct.
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- April 26, 2022
GARDENING IDEAS FOR URBAN HOUSES
Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years. Knowing the advantages of gardening makes you want to go all out and enjoy the benefits. To start with, the maximum exposure to vitamin D and the enjoyable aerobic exercise gardening provides make it worthwhile. Being surrounded by nature, digging, planting and watering can improve your..
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- April 26, 2022
YOUTH INCLUSIVENESS IN AGRICULTURE: A Necessity for Food Security
Employment opportunities abound in the agricultural sector since every aspect of the agricultural value chain is laden with high probabilities lying untapped. In Nigeria however, the sector is said to be unattractive to young people for reasons not…
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- April 26, 2022
AGRICULTURAL MARKET SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
griculture in Nigeria has been the economic backbone for a significant number of households, employing more than 60% of Nigeria’s total labor force.
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- April 25, 2022
PESTE DES PETITS RUMINANTS (PPR): GENERATING EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT ERADICATION EFFORTS
The Frontiers in Veterinary Science published a January editorial on ‘Peste des petits ruminants (PPR): Generating evidence to support eradication efforts’.
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