Question: Why is creep feed important for lambs? In any sheep production business, the farmer’s aim is to raise healthy lambs able to achieve their full genetic growth potential. Although newborn lambs receive nourishment from ewe’s milk and grazing, creep feeding supplies extra nutrition and contributes to sheep production profitability.…
Rising imports of fish from China, coupled by uncontrolled fishing, is negatively affecting local producers, say Kenyan fish farmers. Kenya’s Daily Nation reports that imported Chinese fish are being sold at below the cost of production, stifling local fish farmers and traders. “These imports are being sold directly at retailers…
In Africa, the Moringa tree is dubbed the “Miracle tree”, and for good reason. It and can be utilised from its roots to leaves for various purposes. The plant has its origins in the Middle East and India, but has since been spread globally and is produced for commercial purposes.…
The veterinary vaccines markets in Africa and the Middle East will grow rapidly to a peak of 7.1% annually by 2022 due to several factors linked to the rising prevalence of animal diseases. In a new report that examines trends in Africa and the Middle East’s vaccines markets between 2018…
Rwanda has been named as the continental leader in implementing the 7 goals of the African Union (AU) Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Agricultural Growth and Transformation for Shared Prosperity and Improved Livelihoods. The progress of all 47 AU member states is documented in the Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard (AATS). The…
South African poultry producers have been afforded a second opportunity to fight Namibia’s import restrictions on SA chicken. The case was heard in Namibia’s High Court. The restrictions in question have been valid since April 2013 and were intended to protect Namibia’s young poultry industry. In April 2014 the South…
