Osun Agric Commissioner, Adewole urges ruminant farmers to seek more knowledge.



The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security in the State of Osun, Mr Adedayo Adewole has urged Osun Ruminant Farmers to seek for more knowledge for their business to become more profitable.
   
 Mr. Adedayo gave this admonition in Osogbo during a-day seminar organized by the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), Osun State Chapter in conjunction with  Animal Care Services konsult (Nig.) Ltd and Real People Concept with the objective of educating Ruminant Farmers on Modern Livestock Production Technology. 
    
The Commissioner, who was represented by the Cordinating Director, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mrs Adegbemisola Fayoyin admonished them to always endeavor to acquire more knowledge noting that it is a poweful tool that can facilitate their success in their chosen business.  

While she urged them to embrace ranching  system in rearing their animals, she also enjoined them to ensure that they dwell on professional advice in order to accrue more profit to their investment. In her words " this is not about tribe but is our business,let us stop taking our cattle round the street". 
   
Speaking earlier the ASAN Chairman ,Elder Rasheed  Ladi  Olarewaju had spelt out  the guidelines to follow for any Ruminant farmer to succeed in his business as given by the professionals. He later appreciated the efforts of all stakeholders who worked relentlessly for the success of the seminar.
  
 The  first Guest Lecturer at the event, Mr Semowo Olumuyiwa spoke extensively on seven point agenda for ruminant fatting which include; selecting the animals, housing/fencing the animals, treating the animals as well as feeding  the animals among others noting that  they are just like short cut to optimum profitability in ruminant framing.

  Also delivering his lecture, the second Guest Lecturer,  Mr  Tunmise Olagbaju who also spoke on Ranching  affirmed that it is doable if done systematically.

He stressed that this is the time that Ruminant Farmers can do great exploits through investment in cattle rearing adding that if they can follow professional advice by giving their cattle adequate treatment, enough food and water, they will increase in weight and attract more profit.
  
   

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