Blueprint for a 1,000-Head Cattle Ranch in Nigeria

I found that a 1,000-head ranch only needs about 250 hectares to grow and store feed. Keeping cattle in one location helps them gain weight faster and be market-ready within a year. At over ₦200,000 per head each year, revenue from beef, milk and other byproducts can cover all operating costs. Salaries—including the top livestock expert—can stay under ₦10 million annually. Most villages can spare 250 hectares and use farm waste to feed the herd. This model renders open grazing on 1,000 hectares unnecessary and offers a clear path away from nomadic herding.

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