AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

The project supports agricultural and livestock value chains, including access to feed and other inputs.

The development comes as the UAE continues to rely significantly on imported pet food.

The agreement spans feed, hatcheries, farming, processing, cold chain and distribution.

RCL Foods said a Salmonella recall also disrupted pet food production, causing stock write-offs and hurting second-half earnings.

The approach could add value to palm oil processing, reduce fish oil imports and create new income for small-scale processors and millers.

The solar-powered, off-grid facility can store about 40 million vaccine doses, helping protect them from power outages.

High feed costs, limited access to quality fish seed and weak fish health systems are among the key barriers to aquaculture growth.

Scientists also warned of rising disease transmission between animals and humans linked to antimicrobial resistance.

The ambition highlights the need to strengthen Ethiopia’s local feed manufacturing capacity as poultry production expands.

The project was officially opened on August 5, with representatives from Imas attending the ceremony.