The study sought to determine feeding management skills and farmers sustainability for commercial production of goats in Akwa Ibom State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Three specific objectives, three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study was 196 respondents comprising 180 goat farmers and 16 extension agents. Stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting a sample size of 160 respondents (148 goat farmers and 12 extension agents). The instrument entitled “Feeding management skills and farmers’ sustainability for commercial production of goats questionnaire (GFMSFSCPGQ) was used to gather data for the study. The instrument was face-validated by two validates. Split – half reliability technique was used in determining the reliability of the Instrument which yielded a coefficient index of 0.77. Mean was used in answering the research questions Independent t –test statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at .05 level of significance and the findings of the study revealed that, there is no significant difference in the mean responses of Extension Agents and Goat Farmers on the selection of indigenous forages, establishment of pastures and formulation of concentrates skills needed for sustainable commercial production of goats in Akwa Ibom State. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that poor selection of indigenous forages, establishment of pastures and formulation of concentrates skills acquired by goat farmers in Akwa Ibom State led to inadequate supply of chevon to consumers. It was recommended among others that Extension Agents and Akwa Ibom state Agricultural Development Programme (AKADEP) through the State Ministry of Agriculture should conduct enlightenment campaign, regular seminars and workshops for goat farmers in Akwa Ibom State on the selection of indigenous forages, establishment of pastures and formulation of concentrates skills needed for sustainable commercial production of goats in Akwa Ibom State.

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