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A new initiative in Nigeria’s northern state of Jigawa aims to expand the area used for the cultivation of alfalfa (also known as lucerne, Medicago sativa).
State-private initiative to boost forage production in Nigeria
After a successful pilot project in the West Africa state, cultivation of alfalfa is being scaled up through a new initiative. As well as providing high-protein pellets and hay for livestock, the crop is bringing social benefits, and it is tolerant of local climatic conditions.