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The Nigerian Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, announced a communal ranching initiative in six states: Adamawa, Benue, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory. This initiative aims to promote climate-smart livestock production through improved feed systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Land allocation for ranches is expected before the next rainy season. The ILRI-GATES Livestock Feed and Nutrition Project will support this effort, focusing on alternative protein sources and climate-resilient forages to enhance livestock productivity and food security across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The project seeks to implement practical solutions to mitigate methane emissions and improve livestock feeding practices.