*Taraba Monarch Advocates for Ranches and Settlement Schemes*
The Emir of Muri in Taraba State, Abbas Njidda Tafida, has called for the establishment of ranches and settlement schemes for pastoral communities ¹. He made the call while addressing the people of the state who paid him a Sallah homage at his palace in the Jalingo metropolis ¹. Here are some key points from his statement:
– *Modern Livestock Practices*: The Emir encouraged herders to adopt modern livestock practices, such as ranching, to increase meat production and reduce conflicts between farmers and herders
– *Ranches and Settlement Schemes*: He suggested that the government establish ranches and settlement schemes for pastoral communities to provide a permanent solution to the farmer-herder conflicts
– *Land Scarcity*: The Emir noted that the availability of land for grazing has reduced due to population growth and urbanization, making it necessary for herders to adopt modern livestock practices
– *Benefits of Ranching*: Ranching would allow for better breeding, feeding, and management of livestock, increasing meat production and reducing the need for open grazing
– *Reducing Conflicts*: The Emir believes that ranching and settlement schemes would help reduce the conflicts between farmers and herders, promote peaceful coexistence, and enhance national food security ¹.
