The study shows how simple tools, when used with care, can help Africa track methane with accuracy and support a cleaner livestock sector.
The feed shortage concern is a significant crisis in most of the continent, and Nigeria recently issued a similar decry concerning livestock feed shortages.
FMD is one of the most persistent threats to livestock production in Eastern Africa, made worse by the extensive mobility of pastoral herds and porous borders.
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The venture estimates it can reduce feed costs by up to 30% and improve feed conversion ratios by over 20%.
This move comes as the Kenyan government intensifies its investments in dairy farming to boost local milk production.
Additionally, after two years as Head of Training, Priscilla Bakalian handed over to incoming School Director Benjamin Menet.
Kenya’s livestock sector currently contributes about 42% to the country’s agricultural GDP, making it one of the most vital areas of the economy.
The livestock financing program is expected to accelerate investment in Kenya’s meat value chain, improve income stability for farmers, and contribute to sustainable, inclusive growth across the agricultural economy.
Feedlot operators have concerns about high feed costs, limited access to affordable financing, and logistical bottlenecks that drive up production costs.