Nigeria: Why farmers have abandoned poultry and fish for rabbit production in Kano

Recent findings have revealed that poultry and fish farmers in Kano State have found solace in rabbit production. They are gradually expanding the business of rabbit rearing, claiming that it is more profitable, cost effective and requires little capital to start. It was gathered that the recent hike in the price of poultry and fish feeds has forced many farmers in the state to close down their farms because they could not afford it and the market is not helping matters. The farmers were said to have begun looking for avenues to remain relevant in practice, and that was how they came about the adoption of commercial rabbit production as a substitute to fish and poultry production. Another rabbit farmer and retired civil servant, Malam Adamu Ussaini, revealed that he was into rabbit production because it is very easy and requires less capital with a high turn on investment of over 200 per cent. According to him, there has been a rise in rabbit meat demand as it is said to be of ...