While demand stands at 1.6million metric, Nigeria’s 19,000 herds of cattle only produce 600, 000mt and therefore spend $1.5billion importing milk yearly.
He said the Institute is advocating the development of a local breed that has high milk yielding capacity potential. He added that research and innovation are the key drivers of increasing agricultural production, which would reduce the country’s food import bill.
Anyone suprised with the clueless Ministers endorsing out dated methods ot cattle rearing to feed over 200 million people
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