Govt. Policy and Regulatory

While the resumption of local vaccine manufacturing marks a turning point, South Africa’s production capacity will initially remain limited.

Jigawa State is studying Argentina’s forage systems to raise feed supply, support livestock growth, and open export routes to Middle Eastern markets.

The Research-to-Commercialisation (R2C) Programme is a national initiative designed to bridge the long-standing gap between academic research and market-ready innovation.

The initiative seeks to transform livelihoods by providing drought index insurance, improving digital access to finance, and creating structured markets for livestock and related products.

The approval clears Bunge’s PRO-S program for use under ASC Feed Standard rules and supports wider use of verified soy in fish feed.

Livestock imports surged by 25% in 2025 following the suspension of duties and taxes.

The move comes as the country expands supply options amid rising meat imports.

The appointment comes as the research agency sharpens its focus on climate resilience, food security, and farmer support across Kenya.

The merging of veterinary and human medicines would pose risk to public health, food safety and livestock production as well as compromise international best practices.

Until the end of 2025, animal and poultry feed, as well as inputs used in their manufacture, were exempt from VAT.