ROLE OFLIVESTOCK IN THE ECONOMY OF GEDARIF STATE, SUDAN

Nasreldin Atiya Rahamtalla

Department of Economics,

Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria

Email:nasratiya@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Livestock is a critical element in livelihoods, income generation, food security and agricultural development of Gedarif state of Sudan. This paper attempts to shed light on the role of livestock in the economy of the state. The study relies heavily on secondary data. It finds that Livestock plays an important role in the state’s economy and in the welfare of the people. Livestock production is the second major economic activity in the state after agriculture and it provides a mean for risk management during drought and crop failure period. Livestock sector is faced by different problems such as diseases, difficulty in access to finance by producers and inadequate services. It is recommended that veterinary services, livestock breed and natural pastures for grazing should be improved and studies on the economics of livestock and livelihoods should be conducted. Demarcation of migration routes, reduction of taxes, training of pastoralists and other stakeholders and provision of water for animals and households are very important for improving livestock production.

Keywords: Livestock, Economy, Gedarif, Sudan.

Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Nasreldin Atiya Rahamtalla (2019), Role of livestock in the Economy of Gedarif State, Sudan. J. of Social Sciences and Public Policy, Vol. 11, Number 3, Pp. 60-79