Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the Niger River – December 2025

Good availability of pasture but localized deficits (Diffa, Zinder, Tahoua)
Sufficient drinking water resources were available in the majority of the monitored sites.
Decrease in bushfires
The livestock are in good physical condition.
Slight decrease in animal prices, particularly goats
Grain markets declined significantly, reflecting export ban measures
The terms of the male goat-cereal exchange are generally favorable to farmers.
Slight improvement in the security situation: decrease in cattle rustling and armed incidents