Govt. Policy and Regulatory
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Kenya targets 450,000 MT fish output under new blue economy strategy
The current fish production is 163,000 metric tonnes, and it is projected to increase by 36% by 2030.
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Rwanda Parliament reviews new animal health bill
The draft legislation seeks to strengthen genetic conservation, improve disease control, and regulate fisheries.
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Thai aquafeed firm partners with Bangladesh to modernise aquaculture
In a pilot study conducted in 2023–2024, which served as a proof-of-concept, researchers achieved 4.3 MT of seabass per acre with an FCR of 1.2.
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Oman opens 20 livestock investment projects in Buraimi
Nearly 800 feddans (roughly 830 acres) allocated to expand sheep, goat, and fodder production
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Turkish aid initiative boosts women’s poultry enterprises in Tanzania
The project is designed to strengthen household incomes and food security by turning small backyard poultry activities into structured micro-enterprises.
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Tunga Nutrition (K) expands capacity to 45000MT as cost & policy reforms take centre stage at plant launch
The new production line has doubled the annual production capacity since 2022.
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UCC launches Africa Ocean Institute to boost Ghana’s blue economy research
The institute is designed to strengthen Ghana’s role in ocean governance.
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Project ReCon tackles marine debris in Somalia’s waters
The initiative aims to remove ocean waste, protect fishers, and support Somalia’s coastal economy.
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Ghana launches poultry sector masterplan to drive jobs and cut imports
Alongside the master plan, new cold storage and processing facilities are being rolled out to give farmers market access, strengthen value addition, and move Ghana closer to poultry self-sufficiency.
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DRC invests US$18.3M to revive N’Sele agro-industrial complex
Analysts note that the estate’s revival could reduce reliance on imports while creating jobs, though success will depend on timely disbursement and sustained management oversight.
