The Hon. Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, today, visited the Donkey Ranch and Processing Factory in Umuonyianka, Ufuma, Orumba North LGA of Anambra State.

The Hon. Minister was accompanied by Professionals from the Departments of Veterinary and Quarantine Services to inspect the facility.

The aim of the visit is to ascertain how the Agric Ministry can support them so as to increase their productivity for export.

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/2019/04/25/anambra-lokpobiri-visits-donkey-ranch-pledges-fgs-support-pictures/

I don't understand?
What is the commercial and agricultural value of rearing Donkeys or am I missing something?

doctokwus:
I don't understand?
What is the commercial and agricultural value of rearing Donkeys or am I missing something?

as future means of transportation in anambala state

doctokwus:
I don't understand?
What is the commercial and agricultural value of rearing Donkeys or am I missing something?

You mean you don't know that some people see donkey meat as a substitute for cow meat? Though they sell them to people who actually think that they are consuming cow meat. Ditto camel meat. This is very common in the Northern part of the country. Some of that 'suya' people consume aren't from cow meat alone.

doctokwus:
I don't understand?
What is the commercial and agricultural value of rearing Donkeys or am I missing something?

The donkey is a multi-purpose animal, able to carry out a wide variety of tasks under very limited circumstances. Donkeys are fast learners, surprisingly strong (they can carry loads about half their body weight), resistant to many diseases, have a long working life, require little water, and are easy to manage. Most importantly to many animal owners in developing countries, donkeys are much cheaper to purchase than oxen, horses and other animals used for working purposes. Further, donkeys are able to withstand heat and dry conditions, but find difficulty with cold and wet climates, making clear their relevance to developing nations.

While traditional agricultural practices in the global South have changed considerably as a result of modernization and globalization, donkeys still play a central role in providing for the livelihoods of many small-scale farmers. Their roles differ from country to country and farm to farm, but in general, donkeys help increase farmers’ productive potential and positively contribute to their well-being.

Anambra is a national leader in manufacturing, industry and commerce. And the impressive thing is that these are home-grown, indigeneous enterprises. Anambra is the light of Igboland and Nigeria. We lead and others follow.

Ibo people like donkey meats......red thickish tinko meat,

doctokwus:
I don't understand?
What is the commercial and agricultural value of rearing Donkeys or am I missing something?

leather from donkey is also good and it doesn't compete with kpomo

They really do need assistance those donkeys are looking anything but healthy

Sakamaje:


You mean you don't know that some people see donkey meat as a substitute for cow meat? Though they sell them to people who actually think that they are consuming cow meat. Ditto camel meat. This is very common in the Northern part of the country. Some of that 'suya' people consume aren't from cow meat alone.

Not true.
Donkey n camel are expensive, far more expensive than a cow. Nobody will ever do that unless from a dead donkey or dead camel

The way to go. I want Igbo to go into cow ranching business. It's a money spinner.

There’s a Minister in Nigeria called Heineken Lokpobiri?

Sakamaje:


You mean you don't know that some people see donkey meat as a substitute for cow meat? Though they sell them to people who actually think that they are consuming cow meat. Ditto camel meat. This is very common in the Northern part of the country. Some of that 'suya' people consume aren't from cow meat alone.

please don't say what aren't aware of, donkey meat is forbidden in Islam that is why the North sell thousands of donkey to the east especially anambra state where they enjoy the meat.
p. s please make your research before posting your comment.

Are donkeys slaughtered for meat

Never knew o!

celeiyke:


Not true.
Donkey n camel are expensive, far more expensive than a cow. Nobody will ever do that unless from a dead donkey or dead camel

It is low-priced compare to cow.

ngoxievergreen:



The donkey is a multi-purpose animal, able to carry out a wide variety of tasks under very limited circumstances. Donkeys are fast learners, surprisingly strong (they can carry loads about half their body weight), resistant to many diseases, have a long working life, require little water, and are easy to manage. Most importantly to many animal owners in developing countries, donkeys are much cheaper to purchase than oxen, horses and other animals used for working purposes. Further, donkeys are able to withstand heat and dry conditions, but find difficulty with cold and wet climates, making clear their relevance to developing nations.

While traditional agricultural practices in the global South have changed considerably as a result of modernization and globalization, donkeys still play a central role in providing for the livelihoods of many small-scale farmers. Their roles differ from country to country and farm to farm, but in general, donkeys help increase farmers’ productive potential and positively contribute to their well-being.

The world is moving forward, deploying Tech & AI into agriculture, but we have decided to move backward and praise our stupidity

Andhominem:
Are donkeys slaughtered for meat

Never knew o!

Yes, in the Eastern part of Nigeria. I first ate it in Enugu State

celeiyke:


Not true.
Donkey n camel are expensive, far more expensive than a cow. Nobody will ever do that unless from a dead donkey or dead camel

yours too is not true, the easterners come here (North) to buy donkey at very cheap rate cuz the meat is forbidden in Islam, it is a work animal in Islam , so igbos especially anambra traders troop here to buy them to eat.

MillerJnr:


please don't say what aren't aware of, donkey meat is forbidden in Islam that is why the North sell thousands of donkey to the east especially anambra state where they enjoy the meat.
p. s please make your research before posting your comment.

Well, in essence we are saying the same thing which is that the donkey is being consumed as meat, if not by Northerners then by some Southerners.

What is "ranch" here.

This is just a donkey market.

All the sick, old donkeys and horses in the north
are taken to the Igbos in the East to slaughter
for meat as they cannot afford beef.

Only Igbos eat donkey in Nigeria.

Export kôr, exit nî!!

Anybody eating nkwobi in the
East is eating donkey.

Agbaletu:

Yes, in the Eastern part of Nigeria. I first ate it in Enugu State

O boy!

How does it taste?

nonsobaba:
Anambra is a national leader in manufacturing, industry and commerce. And the impressive thing is that these are home-grown, indigeneous enterprises. Anambra is the light of Igboland and Nigeria. We lead and others follow.

Manufacturing and selling donkeys.

celeiyke:


Not true.
Donkey n camel are expensive, far more expensive than a cow. Nobody will ever do that unless from a dead donkey or dead camel

Donkey is actually cheaper than cow. Some South easterners even feel the meat is sweeter than cow meat. Though I am yet to taste it to confirm.

Napoleon22:
There’s a Minister in Nigeria called Heineken Lokpobiri?

Yes.

From Bayelsa I think.

Donkey as in for meat or what

First ate donkey meat in Ihiala. Was inside Egusi soup.

Many omambala eat donkeys thinking it is cow meat, especially at peppersoup joints.

Andhominem:


O boy!

How does it taste?

Taste nice, but it has one kind odour, the meat is red with lots of fat.