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Rather than focusing solely on livestock expansion or meat production, Nigeria’s new Livestock Development Policy has been designed to address one of the country’s most overlooked challenges, which is animal feed.
The policy places feed and fodder systems at the centre of a broader strategy to combat malnutrition, boost farm productivity, and position Nigeria as a competitive player in the global livestock value chain.
This marks the first time Nigeria is formally linking livestock feed security to national food and nutrition security, following the unveiling of the initiative at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Global Forum for Animal Feed and Feed Regulations in Rome, Italy.
According to the Ministry of Livestock Development, the new approach aims to move livestock from "survival-based rearing to a structured, science-driven industry capable of feeding the nation and earning foreign exchange.”
If effectively implemented, the policy could also enhance export potential for Nigerian livestock products, as global demand for traceable, high-quality animal protein continues to rise.
October 8, 2025/ Nigeria/
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