Niger Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the Niger River – April-May 2026 29/06/2026 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 Bulletin in French downloadable here
Niger Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the Niger River – February-March 2026 27/04/202627/04/2026 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 Bulletin in French downloadable here
Niger Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the Niger River – December 2025 – January 2026 06/03/202606/03/2026 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 Bulletin in French downloadable here
Niger Bulletin de surveillance pastorale sur le Niger – Octobre-Novembre 2025 05/01/202605/01/2026 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 Bulletin en français téléchargeable ici
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Niger in 2025 06/11/202506/11/2025 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. Download the report here Data viewable here Data downloadable here
Niger Pastoral monitoring bulletin for the Niger River – August-September 2025 04/11/202504/11/2025 Very good pasture availability Very good availability of surface water for animal watering Price increases for animals Fall in cereal prices Improvement in the security situation and a decrease in cases of animal theft Terms of the TDE Exchange, goat for grain, in favor of the farmer Download the newsletter here