Borno Trains 100 Livestock Farmers to Boost Productivity and Business Growth
By Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In a bid to strengthen livelihoods and improve food security in northeastern Nigeria, the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in partnership with the Borno State Government, has trained 100 livestock farmers in modern farming practices, business development, and financial management. The participants, drawn from Borno State's three senatorial districts, attended a capacity-building workshop designed to help livestock entrepreneurs improve productivity, expand their businesses, and build resilience against economic and environmental challenges. Livestock farming remains a critical source of income for thousands of households in Borno, a state recovering from years of conflict that disrupted agricultural activities and weakened rural economies. However, many farmers continue to face obstacles including limited access to finance, inadequate business management skills, poor mar...