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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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…
Read MoreAGRICULTURAL 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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