15+ hour, 51+ min ago  (249+ words) The National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) of Ahmadu Bello University has commenced its annual hatching exercise, targeting about 25, 000 chicks. The initiative is aimed at bridging the poultry deficit and encouraging increased production among farmers. The exercise began on March…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (615+ words) Last week, a new locally developed chicken breed known as "Moor Beta" was officially registered in Nigeria. The breed is said to possess key features that could benefit farmers across the country, provided it is affordable and accessible. Details of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (585+ words) Kogi state government has entered into an agreement with Agro Preciso Nigeria Limited and others to introduce and promote improved poultry breeds such as SASSO chickens to improve livestock production. The state commissioner of Livestock Development, Dr. Olufemi Bolarinwa disclosed…...