THE Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has come up with an explanation of the new policy of establishment of cattle colonies, against the earlier idea of ranching, across the country. “Cattle colony is not using Fulani herdsmen to colonize any state. Ogbeh, maintained that the idea of the cattle colony was conceived both as a measure to stop the herders /farmers and a platform for government to make more commitments to the development of the livestock subsector. The agriculture minister disclosed that about 16 states have volunteered land for the cattle colonies. “Ranching is more of an individual venture for those who want to invest, but cattle colony is bigger in scope and size.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 11, 2018 15:16 UTC