Tag: ranching

  • FG begins phased rollout of grazing reserves amid herders–farmers tensions

    FG begins phased rollout of grazing reserves amid herders–farmers tensions

    2025-12-15 02:19:00

    According to The Punch, the Federal Government says it has commenced phased development of grazing reserves, revisiting a long-running livestock policy debate.

    The report highlights the plan as a structured rollout, often discussed in the context of reducing pressure on farmlands and improving livestock productivity.

    Grazing reserve initiatives are politically sensitive, with stakeholders typically demanding clarity on land acquisition, community consent, and security governance.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: The key issue is implementation legitimacy: land rights, funding, and how the programme interacts with ranching and anti-open-grazing laws. Watch for pilot locations, stakeholder consultations, and conflict-resolution frameworks.

    Source: The Punch — December 15, 2025 — https://punchng.com/fg-begins-phased-development-of-grazing-reserves/

    Photo credit: The Punch

    The Punch https://punchng.com/fg-begins-phased-development-of-grazing-reserves/ December 15, 2025

  • South-West Security Summit Pushes State Police, Ranching and Tougher Kidnap Penalties

    South-West security stakeholders endorsed state police and stronger penalties for kidnapping, alongside a regional enforcement push against open grazing. The communique emphasised coordinated crime prevention across the zone.

    Participants advocated legislation to accelerate ranching, reinforce border security and deepen collaboration among state and community security structures.

    2025-12-10

    Vanguard

    2025-12-10