AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Nigeria expands feed production as government doubles livestock contribution
The livestock development strategy focuses on health, commercial feeds, genetics, sustainability, value chains, peacebuilding, and market expansion.
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World Bank approves US$60M to boost Congo’s poultry and aquaculture sectors
The initiative will seek to expand access to finance for farmers and private investors while mobilising additional private capital for productive investments.
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Fruit processing waste finds new value in broiler feed
Valorisation of fruit byproducts is opening greener pathways for poultry and livestock nutrition, helping reduce waste streams while supporting circular farming systems.
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African countries strengthen PPR eradication drive as national programmes expand
Eliminating PPR would protect livestock assets that millions of African households depend on for food security, income and resilience.
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Kenya explores alternative feed crops as poor maize harvests squeeze livestock sector
Maize stalks could create shortages of animal feed during the dry season.
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Loop expands insect protein pet food portfolio with affordable new range
Loop is no grain. Loop+ is safe grain with an additional animal protein
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Uganda, Egypt advance veterinary vaccine plant to strengthen FMD control
The partners aim to develop a quadrivalent vaccine targeting the four FMD virus serotypes circulating in Uganda while transferring Egyptian technical expertise to Ugandan scientists.
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Zambia plans community hatcheries to strengthen fingerling supply for fish farmers
The hatcheries aim to increase the supply of fingerlings to local fish farmers.
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Heifer, Mastercard & KCB launch digital payments initiative for dairy farmers
The project aims to reach 30,000 smallholder dairy farmers over a nine-month pilot period.
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Kenya to develop large-scale lucerne project with feed mill in Tana River
Lucerne farming involves cultivating a perennial legume widely known as alfalfa.
