Livestock
The hub for agriculture and farming livestock news in Africa.
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Namibia sets up Task Force to shield the livestock industry from foot-and-mouth outbreaks
The Namibian government announced the creation of a national Task Force and the launch of a Support Fund to shield…
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South Africa’s HEX Battery Energy Storage System is delivering energy solutions that Africa can scale
The alarm goes off at 4:47 a.m in Pieter Loubser’s farmhouse in Worcester, South Africa. In the dairy barns, his…
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Namibia’s poultry industry continues upward trajectory
Namibia’s poultry industry has continued its upward trajectory and is now ranked as the second-largest source of cash income for…
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New poultry hatchery opens in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
A new poultry hatchery valued at about US$1.2 million has started operations in Tolotama in the Bobo-Dioulasso district. This is…
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Severe shortage of essential raw materials trigger surge in Kenyan animal feed costs
Kenyan livestock farmers are bracing for a devastating financial hit as a severe shortage of essential raw materials triggers a…
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AABNet and partners launch landmark guide on the conservation of African livestock genetic resources
Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new…
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AU-IBAR showcases strategic vision for livestock transformation at ICC Kenya Business Summit 2026
“Africa’s livestock sector already contributes over US$210 billion annually, yet we continue to import products we could produce ourselves. The…
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Rwanda receives first batch of high-genetic bulls from Germany
Rwanda’s National Agricultural and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) said it had received a first batch of 10 high-genetic-potential Holstein-Friesian…
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