Tabaski - an untapped market opportunity for small ruminants in Niger
Resource ID
17880
Access
Open
Contributed by
B.Muralidhar
Topics
Market Access and Value Chains
Systems
Farming Systems, Crops and Livestock Systems
Locations
West and Central Africa, Niger
Global Date
15/Nov/2019
Title
Tabaski - an untapped market opportunity for small ruminants in Niger
Keywords
Market Opportunity, Livestock System Innovation Lab, Livestock Production
Language
English
New ICRISAT Research Programs
West & Central Africa program
Author/Key contact
SMCO staff
Story Source
ICRISAT Happenings 1828-2, 15 November 2019
Type
Science
URL/Link
https://www.icrisat.org/tabaski-an-untapped-market-opportunity-for-small-ruminants-in-niger/
Description
Tabaski (or Aïd el-Kebir) is an Islamic tradition observed worldwide. An animal is sacrificed as part of the festivities. This year’s festivities in Niger, where 95% of the population is Muslim, has demonstrated how technical assistance days before the event can help farmers tap the increased demand for small ruminants during this time. To help farmers take advantage of the market conditions during the festivities, the LSIL (Livestock System Innovation Lab)-funded project backstopped them with technical assistance to produce and purchase feed in order to present good quality animals in time for Tabaski.
Date (Date published/released/created if known)
15/Nov/2019
