Agricom Africa backs Tanzanian farmers in push for livestock mechanization
The Tri-Nations Livestock Expo 2026 has positioned Chalinze as a regional hub for livestock growth, trade, and investment. Farmers, breeders, financiers, and agribusiness leaders...
Heifer, Mastercard and KCB launch digital payments initiative for dairy farmers
Heifer, Mastercard and KCB digital payments initiative launch. New initiative aims to help 30,000 smallholder dairy farmers build digital transaction records, strengthen financial inclusion,...
Minister Aucamp launches online FMD self-vaccination authorisation system to strengthen disease control
Pretoria, South Africa – Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp has officially launched South Africa's online Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) self-vaccination authorisation system, marking...
Early warning systems critical to preventing cross-border high-impact animal diseases
Strengthening early warning systems, rapid disease detection and coordinated emergency response is critical to preventing the spread of transboundary and high-impact animal diseases that...
New study identifies strategy to tackle antimicrobial resistance
A new study has identified a promising strategy to tackle antimicrobial resistance by making multidrug-resistant bacteria more vulnerable to existing antibiotics, potentially allowing doctors...
African ministers call for harmonised trade systems to unlock continent’s pastoral livestock economy
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African ministers have called for the harmonisation of trade systems, stronger political leadership and increased investment to unlock the vast potential of the continent’s...
Chimhanda District Show Highlights Role of Traditional Grains in Food Security
By: Hwande Isheunesu
CHIMHANDA, ZIMBABWE – The annual Chimhanda District Show is currently underway at Chimhanda Secondary School, drawing wide participation from across the district.
Running...
Livestock Makes a Comeback at NAMPO ALFA 2026
Livestock farmers, breeders, agricultural producers and role players in the agricultural sector can look forward to the return of livestock at NAMPO ALFA 2026,...
Study validates 100% protection of Argentina’s vaccine against SAT1 Foot-And-Mouth Disease
World reference laboratory confirms efficacy against pandemic SAT1 topotype III variant;
first independent global evidence of cross-protection
As the SAT1 topotype III strain of foot-and-mouth disease...
Stronger Skills, Stronger Defence: North West Invests in Veterinary Training for Disease Control
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is strengthening the implementation of the North West Brucellosis Reduction Plan by equipping Animal...