Climate-Smart Livestock Production

Climate-Smart Livestock Production is an intensive hands-on training program designed to equip participants with practical skills in modern, sustainable livestock production systems. The program integrates climate-smart techniques, efficient feed systems, and innovative farming approaches to improve productivity, reduce costs, and ensure long-term profitability.

Areas Covered

• Rabbit farming (Cuniculture)
• Ruminant and small ruminant production (goats, sheep, etc.)
• Poultry and fish farming systems
• Feed formulation and alternative feed resources

Special Focus Areas

• Juncao Technology: Sustainable grass-based systems for livestock feeding and environmental conservation
• Mushroom Cultivation: Using mushroom production as an alternative income stream and feed innovation strategy

What You Will Learn

• Livestock housing design and environmental management
• Feeding systems and cost-effective feed formulation
• Animal health management and biosecurity practices
• Breeding and productivity improvement techniques
• Sustainable waste management and resource utilization
• Climate adaptation strategies for livestock farming

Practical Sessions

• Hands-on livestock handling and housing setup
• Feed formulation and ration balancing demonstrations
• Juncao planting, management, and utilization
• Mushroom propagation and cultivation techniques

Location: Minna, Bida & Kano, Nigeria
Training Type: Hands-on (1–14 Days depending on program level)