The burden of low-quality diets and childhood undernutrition is widespread in rural areas in Sub-Saharan Africa, where households rely mostly on agriculture. Various empirical studies have shown the relative importance of the market, and hence food p...

A total of sixty (60) broiler chickens 4 weeks old were used in a 28-day study. The chickens were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments (T1, T2, T3 and T4) in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Each dietary treatment was replicated three ti...

This study analyzes strategies within agricultural research, extension, and educational institutions in Nigeria aimed at meeting multiple sustainability goals.

This paper presents a systematic review of the literature on four neglected species, which could contribute to meeting increasing demand for animal protein in Sub-Saharan Africa: grasscutter, guinea fowl, guinea pig, and rabbit.

This study aimed to investigate the present scenario of chicken husbandry and breeding practices in the rural districts of Sidama Region, southern Ethiopia.

This fourth revision reviews the status and trends of inland capture fisheries at global, continental and subcontinental levels.

The 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture features the Blue Transformation in action, illustrated by activities and initiatives, led by FAO in collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders, to integrate aquatic food...

According to the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, a 250 ml glass of whole milk from cows can provide a 5-6-year-old child with 48% of their protein requirements and 9% of calories and key micro-nutrients. Milk also provides adul...

Millions of women and girls from pastoral communities in Nigeria are engaged in the informal dairy industry. Despite the labor-intensive nature of the work, the financial rewards are insufficient and will not move smallholder pastoralists out of the...

In 2018, the Food and Agriculture Organization’s World Cattle Inventory reported that Nigeria had the 4th largest cattle population in Africa with over 20 million cattle out of which 2.3 million were dairy cows. Despite this large herd size, milk pro...

One of the most critical components of any sustainable agricultural development plan is the maintenance of an effective extension services system – a branch of agriculture that ensures the systematic transfer of knowledge and technical advice to farm...

According to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s 2018 report on Women’s Market Inclusion, there are over 92 million women in Nigeria, yet only 23% of them have access to formal financial services – the vast majority living in urban areas. While cel...