To support Niger State’s ambitious agricultural transformation, a comprehensive geospatial analysis was conducted to optimize land use, enhance productivity and ensure sustainable practices. The analysis focused on six key deliverables: land suitability maps for feedlots and pastures, pasture health and carrying capacity maps, soil fertility and crop suitability maps, high-resolution drone maps of proposed land, risk maps for sanitary control, and cost-benefit analysis maps. Below is a narrative of the findings and implications of each analysis:
Land Suitability Maps for Feedlots and Pastures
The land suitability analysis identified optimal locations for establishing feedlots and extensive pasture systems across Niger State...
Pasture Health and Carrying Capacity
Using satellite imagery and historical climate data, pasture health and carrying capacity were assessed. The NDVI analysis showed ...
Soil Fertility and Crop Suitability
Soil fertility maps were developed using soil sampling data and GIS-based spatial interpolation...
Soil Organic Properties of Niger State
The soil types in Niger State exhibit diverse characteristics that significantly influence their suitability for cattle breeding, fattening, and agricultural crop production.
Annual Mean Rainfall for Cattle breeding and fattening
Cattle breeding and fattening in Niger State can be practiced through two main systems: extensive pasture-based systems and feedlot systems
Risk Maps for Sanitary Control
Risk data were currently in progress to identify areas vulnerable to disease outbreaks and contamination.
Atmospheric Tempreture of the State
Risk data were currently in progress to identify areas vulnerable to disease outbreaks and contamination.
Niger State Crop Water Sources
Risk data were currently in progress to identify areas vulnerable to disease outbreaks and contamination.
Cost-Benefit Analysis.
A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis is currently underway to evaluate the economic feasibility of proposed feedlot and pasture locations across Niger State.