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With
the majority of its ruminants - cattle, sheep and goats - supplied with
fodder feeds harvested from rangelands and grazing reserves, Nigeria's
livestock and poultry production industries are under constant
development.
In
light of this, VIV and local partner Nate Farms Int. will present the
International Nigeria Summit 2014 - a one-day programme that will focus
on the country's animal protein production. Animal protein plays an
important role in food security, mainly due to its
excellent nutritional value.
What will the International Nigeria Summit include?
The summit will feature a range of technical practices seminar sessions presented by international experts.
The main objectives of the summit include:
Modernization of the Nigerian Animal Protein Industries
Listed
as one of the world’s 5 most rapidly growing countries for poultry meat
and egg production by Rabobank, Nigeria shows a tremendous potential
and will face many challenges. The Nigerian population will grow
significantly, resulting in a sharp rise in demand for food.
Protein and Nutrition
According
to VIV, Nigerian Feed millers are showing a great interest in other
protein sources in order to meet the demand of farmers and tackle the
country's protein deficiency in animal production.
Farm Management
Sustainable
farm management is one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture in
Nigeria, yet it is one of the most important if farms are to meet the
federal government's agenda on food security and sustainability.
The summit will look at farming techniques including:
- improving animal production and quality
- investigating novel products from livestock
- identifying methods of improving animal health and welfare
Youth & Women empowerment
More
and more women and young people are beginning to explore the potential
of employment in the country's agricultural sector with an increased
interest in the poultry, fish farming, dairy, livestock and cropping
sectors.
VIV
has voiced its commitment to atrract young people and women to the
International Nigeria Summit 2014 as a platform for education and
innovation.
Who is the International Nigeria Summit for?
The
summit will offer excellent opportunities to establish valuable
relationships with Nigerian professionals. It is set to attract both
private and public parties producers, processors, marketers, traders
and exporters.
When/where is the International Nigeria Summit?
The Summit is scheduled to take place on 15 January 2014 at the Sheraton Hotel Abuja, Nigeria.
For more information and to register, visit VIV's website here...
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