Search Results for: BURKINA FASO
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Burkina Faso expands cage farming as fish feed costs challenge aquaculture growth
The Yacouta project was stocked about six months before the first harvest and is part of a broader government strategy to increase domestic fish production.
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Burkina Faso commissions two US$2.6M fish feed plants to boost aquaculture output
The new feed plants aim to improve input availability and support the growth of a sector that has long struggled with high costs and limited infrastructure.
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Burkina Faso strengthens feed capacity with US$4M soybean crushing plant
This investment represents a reliable source of protein-rich raw material, paving the way for more competitive and sustainable animal production in Burkina Faso.
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Burkina Faso boosts fish farming with floating cage systems
A new wave of floating cage aquaculture projects promises to reduce Burkina Faso’s reliance on fish imports and strengthen its domestic supply.
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Burkina Faso to exempt VAT on fish feed to support fisheries
Nevertheless, authorities insist that broader investment in infrastructure and technical support will be necessary to achieve long-term targets.
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AU-IBAR calls for livestock genetic resources in Africa’s seed agenda
Africa’s seed policies have long prioritised crops, but livestock genetics, forage and rangelands are critical to building climate-resilient animal production systems.
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Russia expands veterinary partnerships across Africa
Beyond high-profile sectors like energy and defence, Russia is developing a more discreet agricultural presence in Africa.
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H5N1 resurges across West Africa as poultry industry faces renewed disease threat
Since the beginning of 2026, several West African countries have reported new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1).
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Guinea signs deal with Brazil to upgrade cattle breeding
The initiative will introduce over 2,000 purebred Brazilian cows and new reproductive technologies.
