Kano Farmers Urged to Rethink Land Use as Cooperative Unveils Path to Food and Feed Security

The Kano Pasture Farmers Producers & Marketing Cooperative Society has called on farmers across Kano State to adopt a smarter, more balanced use of their farmland.

Addressing farmers, especially smallholders with about 2.5 acres of land, the Cooperative advised a strategic split that could change livelihoods: dedicate 2 acres to food crops to secure household nutrition, and reserve just 0.5 acre for pasture and livestock feed production. According to the Cooperative, this simple adjustment holds the key to reducing farmers’ dependence on external food supplies while tackling the persistent challenge of livestock feed shortages.

“This approach strengthens both crop and livestock systems,” the Cooperative emphasized, noting that reliable pasture production can dramatically improve animal nutrition, boost productivity, and stabilize farmers’ incomes—particularly during dry seasons when feed scarcity often leads to losses.

In the press release signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Aliyu, the cooperative urged young people to see pasture farming not as a marginal activity, but as a profitable agribusiness opportunity. With rising demand for livestock feed and increasing pressure on traditional grazing systems, pasture production is emerging as a sustainable solution to unemployment and rural poverty.

“Pasture farming is more than a means of survival,” the Cooperative stated. “It is a strategic pathway to food security, livestock development, and economic empowerment.”

To ensure success, the Cooperative pledged continued support through technical guidance, coordination, and access to reliable marketing channels for both crops and pasture. With collective action and smart land use, the Cooperative believes Kano State can build a resilient agricultural system that feeds families, supports livestock, creates jobs, and strengthens the economy.

As climate and economic pressures intensify, the call is clear: with the right balance of food and feed, Kano’s farmers—and its future—can thrive.