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The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration between Africa and Brazil to transform the continent's livestock and agrifood systems through science, innovation, research, and technology transfer. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha , made the call while chairing the High-Level Ministerial Session on Africa–Brazil Partnership for Agrifood Systems Transformation during the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW9) and the 10th Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) General Assembly held in Abuja.                    Maiha said Africa and Brazil share similar ecological conditions and agricultural potential, making closer cooperation essential for improving food security, reducing poverty, and increasing livestock productivity across the continent. He pointed to Brazil's successful transformation of the Cerrado into a major agricultural hub as evidence of what sustained investment ...

  By AfreecanImage News Desk The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria's livestock sector through strategic partnerships, increased investment, and sustainable value chain development aimed at boosting food security, creating jobs, and accelerating economic growth. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha , made the commitment during a meeting with an international delegation led by Safia Boly , where he highlighted Nigeria's vast investment opportunities in livestock production and called for stronger collaboration in fodder production, livestock breeding, and capacity building. Nigeria Targets Large-Scale Fodder Production The Minister said Nigeria possesses abundant natural resources suitable for commercial fodder cultivation, particularly in Kano State , which has several major dams, including the Challawa and Bagauda Dams . He disclosed that the Ministry is exploring the possibility of dedicating some water resources ...