See The Solution Suggested by FAO to End Herder/Farmer clashes

1
133

See The Solution Suggested by FAO to End Herder/Farmer clashes

 

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has suggested building alternative livestock value chains as a solution to the farmer/herder conflict in Nigeria.

-Advertisement-

FAO Country Representative, Mr Fred Kafeero, made the suggestion on Monday, in Akure, during a courtesy visit by FAO to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State.

-Advertisement-
Learn More

Kafeero said the farmers have value for the crops they raise, in terms of residues, which they can transform and make palatable, useful and nutritious, which is then sold to the herders.

-Advertisement-

READ ALSO: Central Bank Playing Politics With Agric Loans – Wike

“crop residues and by-products, which are at the heart of the crisis”, could be utilised by the farmers, who would add value to them and generate commercial benefits.

“The herders have indicated, by way of evidence-based outcomes, their willingness to procure from the farmers. We worked with other agencies within the framework of the United Nations to pilot this concept in three states of Niger, Kaduna and Taraba for now.

“It is very clear that the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) has suffered from misperceptions. And I think it is key to move quickly to reorient and raise awareness on what it stands to achieve in terms of developmental objectives, in terms of its capacity to transform the livestock sector generally.

READ ALSO: What is Impeding the Growth of Nigeria’s Cocoa Industry

“The real technical aspect of the pastoral livestock system has not been addressed in any talks, which is why there are misunderstanding and misgivings about it,” he explained.

Governor Akeredolu had earlier appealed to the FAO to intervene in the prevailing farmer/herder crisis in the country that there had been numerous discussions on the issue, and expressed the belief that suggestions or interventions from the FAO would be positively received.

Akeredolu thanked FAO for the good work done over the years in Nigeria at large, and in Ondo State, describing them as a catalyst for industrialisation that his administration would continue to look forward to the good relationship enjoyed so far.

Click here to join World Farmers Centre Whatsapp group to get and read more articles like this

This News Post is Sponsored by INTERCHEM FEED AND FOOD ADDITIVES LTD

Sponsor or Advertise through a News Post, contact Ola on 07082418202

 

-Advertisement-

We do everything possible to supply quality information for farmers day in, day out and we are committed to keep doing this. Your kind donation will help our continuous research efforts.

1 COMMENT

Leave a Reply to See the Solution Given by FG to Address Incessant Herder/Farmer Conflicts | World Farmers Centre Cancel reply

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here