Ondo State Empowers 34,000 Livestock Farmers Through World Bank Partnership

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Ondo State has initiated a six-year livestock productivity improvement project in partnership with the World Bank and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. This initiative aims to enhance the productivity, commercialization, and resilience of the state's livestock production systems, making it one of the 20 benefiting states in the country. The project focuses on poultry, pig, sheep, and goat keeping, targeting 34,000 livestock farmers, processors, and marketers. The implementation of this project will transform the livestock sector by 2028, enabling farmers to receive fair rewards for their labor.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ondo State government, in partnership with the World Bank and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, has initiated a six-year project to improve livestock productivity.
  • The project aims to enhance the productivity, commercialization, and resilience of the state's livestock production systems.
  • The project focuses on poultry, pig, sheep, and goat keeping, with 34,000 targeted beneficiaries across the state.
  • The implementation of this project has already established five hectares of demonstration farms in Akure and Ondo City and set up farmer field schools in Akure, Ikare, and Okitipupa.
  • The project entails training farmers in areas such as health, disease control, and artificial insemination (AI).
  • By the end of the project in 2028, the livestock sector is expected to be transformed, enabling farmers to receive fair rewards for their labor.
  • The government's efforts aim to make farmers more productive, improve their livelihoods, reduce production costs in areas such as egg and beef production, and ultimately benefit both consumers and farmers.

Statistics:

  • 34,000: The number of livestock farmers, processors, and marketers targeted by the project.
  • 5 hectares: The size of demonstration farms established in Akure and Ondo City as part of the project.
  • 3 value chains: Poultry, pig, sheep, and goat keeping, which are the focus of the project.
  • 2028: The projected end date of the project, by which time the livestock sector is expected to be transformed.

Sources:

  • "Ondo Empowers Farmers Through World Bank Partnership" (Source not explicitly stated)
  • World Bank's Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project (L-PRESS)
  • Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Project Development Objective (PDO)