A former president of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Charles Ibe, has urged Benue State to fully harness its rich agriculture and livestock sector, describing it as a “goldmine” capable of reducing dependence on federal allocations.
Speaking in Makurdi, he highlighted crops like soybeans, cassava, millet, and sorghum as globally competitive assets, stressing that strong veterinary services are key to unlocking livestock-driven growth.
He also pointed to trade opportunities with Cameroon, modern security tools like sniffer dogs, and improved crop varieties from International Institute of Tropical Agriculture to cut losses and reduce harmful chemical use.
Meanwhile in Lagos, the Poultry Association of Nigeria is warning farmers: don’t jump into poultry farming blindly.
Chairman Mojeed Iyiola says lack of expertise—from poor bird selection to wrong medication—can wipe out profits early. His advice? Start with experts, follow proper biosecurity, and source birds and vaccines from trusted providers.
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