One of the biggest problems of Nigeria today is open grazing of cows by fulani normads. I insinuated that they are the biggest problem of my country because these fulani normals (who are just like the in the Bible) have been terrorising farmers in Nigeria and killing them. Raising down villages and and as a result causing insecurities and food scarcity.
Open grazing is defined:
"Open grazing is the practice of allowing livestock to roam freely in open fields, plains, and bushes to feed on growing grass, shrubs, and other vegetation. It's a traditional practice that involves herders moving their animals in search of food, water, and shelter." Source
"RANCHING" is the posit. Here, these cows are kept on a properly planned and enclosed landed property. Where the feeding and movements of these animals are controlled.
Below are the advantages and disadvantages of Ranchin.
| S/N | Open grsing | Ranching |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT:-** The farmers monitor the breeding feeding and overall well-being of the cows. | HIGH COST: Setting up a proper ranch is usually costly. Example, acquiring the land, fencing it and putting in place other infrastructures. |
| 2. | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:- When these animals are under control, it helps preserve our environment. | LABOUR INTENSIVE: In Ranching, you will have to higher more stafs that specify in different things to man diffrent sectors of the farm. |
| 3. | IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY:- Cows in ranches are better taken care of and as such, they produce more milk and meat for the farmer. | INITIAL STARTUP CHANGE:- starting up ranch is very challenging as it takes takes lots of tim, work and funds. |
Moreso, ranching is advantageous because it REDIUCED CONFLICT:- Because these animals are confined on a property, there wouldn't be instances of conflicts between farmers and hearders.
Summary.
As we have seen, the one to adopt is determined by the funds available to the farmer.
However, governments like that of nigeria should see that ranching financced and implimented so that we will nenefit from all of its advantages as listed above.
Finally, below are pictures from my cleaning exercise today.
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