Livestock

Tanzania’s dairy industry has long faced challenges of low productivity due to limited access to improved breeds and modern technologies.

This move comes as the Kenyan government intensifies its investments in dairy farming to boost local milk production.

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.

The country’s emphasis on self-sufficiency has fuelled rapid output growth, supported by large-scale modernised operations and imported high-yield cattle.

The initiative targets countries where livestock plays a vital role in food security but remains constrained by inefficiency and climate pressures.

The Canadian trial builds on Terragen’s success in its home market in Australia, where research has demonstrated the benefits of its biological products.

The renewed focus on sustainable livestock practices comes just months after Niger State announced a US$100 million offtake agreement with the Saudi Export and Import Bank.

Kenya is the the first African country to issue a regulatory determination for a heat-tolerant genome-edited cattle breed.

Feedlot operators have concerns about high feed costs, limited access to affordable financing, and logistical bottlenecks that drive up production costs.