Suspected avian influenza outbreak reported along Namibian coast
Over 200 wild birds along the Namibian coast had been found dead as a result of a suspected avian influenza outbreak. A branch of...
Production of eggs for consumption drops in Tunisia
The production of eggs meant for consumption in Tunisia recorded a 5.5% drop in 2021 compared to 2020. This is contrary to prices, which...
Lake Harvest secures US $7M investment
Lake Harvest Group, which produces tilapia in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Uganda, has attracted Aqua-Spark and Norfund as new cornerstone investors. The two have partnered...
Pigmeat and poultry exports record decline in 2021
The value of pigmeat and poultry exports has recorded a 3% decrease to €542 million in 2021. Export Performance and Prospects, 2021/2022, Bord Bia...
Zimbabwe launches Youth Agric Empowerment Scheme
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa has launched Provincial Integrated Youths Skills Development Centres (PIYSDC) for the county's 10 provinces where over 5 000 youths will be...
Kenya agrees to lift ban on Uganda’s poultry
The government of Kenya has agreed to lift barriers that hindered the sale of poultry products from Uganda, a move that will also see...
Hungary supports Ghana’s poultry sector
Hungary has announced its support to Ghana’s poultry sector through the largest transaction between the two nations.The deal so Ghana receiving a shipment of...
Nigeria plans women, youth empowerment through poultry agriculture
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to empower women and youth through poultry agriculture.Mohammed Abubakar, minister of agriculture and rural development confirmed...
Namibia records n$3.7bn earnings from agriculture, fishing exports
Namibia has recorded export earnings from agriculture, forestry and fishing commodities for the third quarter of 2021 amounted to N$3.7 billion.The fisheries products including...
Breeding for social animal behavior
In order to support the global food challenge with high-quality animal genetics, it’s important to understand the interaction between animals and how we can influence positive social behavior....