Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- A new agricultural project in Plateau State is being celebrated as a turning point for Nigeria's livestock sector. Experts say the successful cultivation of Alfalfa, a high-protein forage crop known globally as "green gold," could become a model for sustainable livestock farming and rural peacebuilding.

The collaboration between The Alternative Bank and Plateau State University (PLASU) has recorded strong field results, showing that Alfalfa can thrive under Nigeria's highland climate.

Researchers say this discovery could reduce dependence on imported feed, lower farmers' production costs, and encourage a shift from open grazing to ranch-based systems. This is according to a statement by the Alternative Bank sent to P...