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Ekiti L-PRES Kicks Off Cluster Formation Across 16 LGAs

Ekiti State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) project has commenced its cluster formation exercise across all 16 Local Government Areas of the state. This initiative is designed to enhance livestock productivity, resilience, and commercialization among farmers in the state. Speaking at the launch event in Ikere Ekiti, the Value Chain Officer, L-PRES, Mrs Adenike […]

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Ekiti L-PRES Sensitizes Field Officers On Farm Bio-Hazard Risk Reduction Measures

The Ekiti State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has organized a sensitization workshop for field officers and livestock extension workers on farm bio-hazard risk reduction measures. Addressing participants in Ado Ekiti during the three-day programme designed to strengthen preventive health practices in livestock production, and safeguards public health, the State Commissioner for Agriculture

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WORLD BANK APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF ULTRA-MODERN CATTLE MARKETS, SEMI-AUTOMATED POULTRY PENS AND BROILER PROCESSING PLANT IN EKITI

In a significant move to advance agricultural development and strengthen the livestock value chain in Ekiti State, the World Bank has approved the construction of two ultra modern cattle markets in the State as  well as a Broiler Processing  Plant in Ado Ekiti and Semi-automated Poultry Pen Estates across the three senatorial district of the

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Ekiti To Establish Commercial Goat Farming Hub in Otun Ekiti

….as Oore of Otun pledges commitment to L-PRES project sustainability The Ekiti state Government through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support project (L-PRES) has announced plans to establish a commercial Goat farming hub in Otun Ekiti, aimed at boosting livestock production particularly the sheep/goat value chain and improving the livelihood of rural farmers in the

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Over 40 Contractors Bid for Construction of Livestock Infrastructure in Ekiti 

Commissioner for Agric at L-PRES opening of bid ceremony Promised Transparency Selection No fewer than 40 Contractors have expressed interest in contracts for the construction of livestock infrastructures under the Ekiti State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) project in the State. The Bids opening exercise which covered Lots 1 to 6 of the project

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Ekiti Govt. Trains 100 Livestock Farmers, Stakeholders on Health and Safety Practices

As part of concerted efforts to promote safe agricultural practices and to improve productivity in the livestock sector, the Ekiti State Government through the State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has trained 100 livestock farmers, veterinary workers and other key stakeholders in livestock sub-sector on Occupational Health and Safety Management. Speaking at the

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Ekiti Takes Steps Towards Tackling Traditional Feed Challenges in Animal Husbandary

 Ekiti L-PRES trains 200 Livestock Farmers on utilizing crop residues as animal feed As part of steps towards promoting sustainable livestock production and reducing reliance on traditional feed sources for their animals, the Ekiti State Livestock Productivity & Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) ha strained 200 Livestock Farmers in the State on the use of crop

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 Ekiti L-PRES Advances Strategic Upgrade of Ultramodern Abattoir Infrastructure

The Ekiti State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has initiated a major intervention to strengthen the state’s livestock value chain through the planned equipping of its ultramodern abattoir with state-of-the-art facilities.  This milestone was 10 firms expressing interest. Out of these, six met the compliance requirements by highlighted during the official bid opening

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Ekiti Government Launches Statewide Livestock Vaccination Drive, Targets Zero Mortality

The Ekiti State Government through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has officially flagged off a statewide mass vaccination campaign aimed at driving down livestock mortality to near-zero levels while enhancing animal health and sector wide productivity. The flag-off ceremony held in Ado Ekiti, provided a strategic platform to reinforce the government commitment

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Ekiti L-PRES Produces 1,200 Copies of Livestock Extension Manual to Boost Advisory Services

 In a significant move to enhance livestock farming practices, the Ekiti State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has produced 1,200 copies of a newly adopted Extension Manual for circulation to stakeholders in the sector. This manual is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for livestock farmers, extension agents, and other stakeholders, aims

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