In Nigeria, smallholder dairy farmers depend on their livestock for income & financial sustainability. However, steady access to nutritious feed all year round for cattle remains a significant challenge for
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It is globally recognized that feed contributes over seventy percent to the success of livestock production as it plays a critical role in the development and productivity of any livestock
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s World Cattle Inventory in 2018, Nigeria has the 4th largest cattle population in Africa with over 20 million cattle out of which about
The Nigerian Dairy Sector has evolved tremendously over the years. Though successes have been recorded within the dairy value chain, challenges still abound. These challenges hamper productivity across the value
Predictions of the impact of COVID-19 on the livelihood of Nigerians and on the economy has been nothing short of catastrophic! Restrictions on movement and association have had severe consequences
Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Ltd (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. Since our inception in 2010, we have worked
In Abuja (January 23, 2020), we launched the Advancing Local Dairy Development in Nigeria (ALDDN) Program. In line with our commitment to transforming Africa’s agriculture and nutrition landscape, over the
Nigeria dairy farmers are mostly pastoralists who are concentrated in rural regions of the country. Dairy production, however, requires the availability of water for animal consumption, milk production, and processing,
According to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s 2018 report on Women’s Market Inclusion, there are over 92 million women in Nigeria, yet only 23% of them have access to