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| Effect of Open Grazing on Sustainable Development of Nigeria (2005-2019) |
Kenneth O. Iloanya and Emma E.O.Chukwuemeka
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Abstract:
This study titled, Effects of Open Grazing on Sustainable Development of Nigeria (2005-2019), was carried out to examine Open Grazing System and how it affects Sustainable Development in Nigeria. The system has, in the last few years brought herders and crop farmers into direct conflicts over grazing resources (most times resulting in deaths and wanton destruction of valuables) The conflits appear to be costing the Country a lot of precious man-hour both in terms of abandonment of farming activities and deaths and is also leading to food shortages, environmental degradation and division among the peoples of the Country. The broad objective of the study therefore is to examine the effects of Open Grazing System on Sustainable Development of Nigeria with particular insight into how it affects food security, economic development, our environment and national integration. The Researcher used the quasi-survey method, comprising of the questionnaire, focus group discussion and content analysis to carry out the study. The study revealed among others that open grazing system is detrimental to food security. The study recommended among others, a ban on open animal grazing and to replace it with ranching system as obtains in advanced societies.
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