THE Federal Government and Development partners have proffered roadmap for National Alternative Feed resources to reduce cost of production and effects of incessant price volatility in the Animal Feed industry.

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar revealed this at the 2nd National Animal Feed Summit held in Abuja recently.

He said that the summit with the theme “Harnessing Alternative Feed Resources for Sustainable Animal Feed Supply” aligned with the aspirations and agenda of the Federal Government to improve the Animal Feed Policy, Feed Value Chain, Feed Quality Control and Safety, National Strategic Feed Reserve amongst others.

Dr. Abubakar pointed out that “the role of Animal Feed in Nigeria’s Agriculture sector was critical as it would provide essential nutrients and support for livestock and production”

He noted that the Animal Feed Market was characterized by a mix of Small and Large Scale, Traditional and Modern Methods coupled with challenges such as lack of Access to Credit and Markets, Low Investment in Research and Development amongst others.

Speaking further, the Minister stated that to meet the increasing demand for animal feed in Nigeria, there was need for innovation and technology to develop sustainable and efficient production methods which would support small scale and rural communities.

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Source: Nigeria Tribune

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