AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

The partnership outlines a framework for scientific and technical cooperation encompassing fisheries, aquaculture, and food and nutritional security.

Authorities explained that the import restrictions will remain in place until the conditions prompting the ban are resolved and an official announcement is made to lift them.

Cassava’s versatility in food applications, from baked goods to industrial starch and feed, positions it as a key crop in regional food system transformation.

AKEFEMA and agricultural experts are urging the government to embrace genetically modified maize and soybeans to reduce feed costs and stabilise supply.

The initiative aims to strengthen the country’s capacity to detect, prevent, and respond swiftly to zoonotic and transboundary animal diseases.

Officials hopes that the Jianzhou Big Ear goats could lay the groundwork for improved meat production, stronger rural livelihoods, and a more resilient livestock sector.

Rising fuel and logistics costs have inflated distribution expenses, while seasonal demand and limited supply are worsening the situation.

The four-year deal outlines fishing rights, catch limits, and ecosystem protection measures in Moroccan waters.

The vehicles are expected to reduce disease risks, improve hygiene standards, and streamline livestock movement nationwide.

The new center will focus on enhancing local breeds to increase milk and meat yields and reduce import dependence.