Category: Niger

Moderately satisfactory availability of pastoral resources (pasture and water) in the country’s agropastoral zones
The herd’s body condition is deteriorating but satisfactory.
Price increases for animals, particularly sheep
Relative stability of average cereal prices
The terms of the male goat-cereal exchange are generally favorable to farmers.
Slight improvement in the security situation: decrease in the number of cattle thefts and security incidents

Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the Niger River – February-March 2026

Overall satisfactory availability of pastoral resources (pasture and water) in the country’s agropastoral zones
Decrease in bushfires
Appreciable body condition of the livestock
Slight increase in animal prices, particularly for goats
Slight increase in cereal prices,
The terms of the male goat-cereal exchange are generally favorable to farmers.
Slight deterioration in the security situation: increase in cases of cattle theft and armed incidents

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

Bonne disponibilité du pâturage et amélioration de l’état corporel du cheptel
Bonne disponibilité en eau de surface pour l’abreuvement des animaux malgré quelques déficits localisés (Gouré, Tchintabaraden)
Hausse des prix des animaux
Baisse généralisée des prix des céréales
Termes de l’échange caprin mâle-céréales globalement favorables aux éleveurs dans la majorité des zones
Légère dégradation du contexte sécuritaire : hausse des vols de bétail, conflits et incidents armés

The rainy season is favorable for the development of pastoral resources on the Niger River.
Overall biomass production is in excess across all pastoral areas.
Animal losses following flooding caused by heavy rainfall
Animal mobility is disrupted by insecurity, particularly in the regions of Tillabéri, northwestern Tahoua, southern Maradi and Diffa, compounded by recurring animal thefts.
An economic context characterized by falling cereal prices and unfavorable terms of trade for livestock farmers.