Farmers/herdsmen conflicts: Don suggests adoption of controlled grazing policy
A don, Prof. Oluwafemi Onifade, has suggested the adoption of controlled grazing policy to end incessant farmers/herdsmen conflicts across the country. Prof. Onifade of the Department of Pasture and Range Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, made the suggestion during an experience sharing workshop held in Lokoja . He explained that controlled grazing allowed for […]
Cows grazing nearby as dry season rice farmers harvest
A don, Prof. Oluwafemi Onifade, has suggested the adoption of controlled grazing policy to end incessant farmers/herdsmen conflicts across the country.
Prof. Onifade of the Department of Pasture and Range Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, made the suggestion during an experience sharing workshop held in Lokoja .
He explained that controlled grazing allowed for integrated crops and livestock farming practice, saying it would put an end to the conflicts, wastage and killings associated with livestock herding.
The don, who is also a consultant to Synergos, said series of research carried out on the concept of controlled grazing had indicated that it was most effective in bringing about peace between farmers and herdsmen.
According to him, the concept had been successfully tested on three selected communities in Kogi, Kaduna and Benue states to pilot its implementation in the country.
He said the concept, which involves training of herdsmen and farmers in critical areas of their professions, also came with a lot of benefits for them.
The Research Officer of Synergos, Dr. Monele Saleh, said the concept, apart from eliminating conflicts, would increase the capacity and enhance income for the farmers and herdsmen.
He called on government at all levels to give the policy a trial. (NAN)