AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Morocco struggles to expand aquaculture despite rising demand
One major concern hampering the industry is quality aquafeed, which represents up to 80% of aquaculture costs.
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Africa Dairy Innovations Summit 2026 to convene in Nairobi
A highlight of the exhibition will be the Dairy Innovations Hub, where processors will present their latest product innovations to buyers, distributors and investors.
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Côte d’Ivoire inks MOU for livestock traceability system
The goal is to transform livestock health management into a more preventive and responsive system that can reduce economic losses.
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Gabriel Desvaux appointed Country Manager of LFL Rwanda
Gabriel started his career in feed milling close to 20 years ago at LFL Madagascar, and has now returned to the company.
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Kenya cracks down on aflatoxin in feeds as contamination threatens dairy exports
To ensure safety, CS Kagwe announced that the government will soon launch a Good Quality Milk certification programme.
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Ethiopia’s Borana pastoralists say livestock insurance failed after drought losses
IGAD is promoting a renewed livestock insurance program that could be tied to government plans and allow pastoralists to access credit.
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Africa Manufacturing Awards to spotlight animal feed industry for the first time
Entries close on October 31, 2025, with eligibility for products and plants launched from 2023 onwards.
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AfDB urges urgent investment to safeguard Africa’s inland fisheries
Stable inland ecosystems could help secure sustainable supplies of raw materials, such as fishmeal for the aquafeed industry.
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Namibia’s livestock sector pivots to herd rebuilding as sales decline
Namibian Agricultural Union provides that herd rebuilding is a necessary cycle after years of drought-induced offloading.
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Olam Agri, AGRA sign MoU to advance sustainable agriculture in Nigeria and Ghana
Under the terms of the MoU, the organisations will focus on scaling programs for smallholder farmers in soy, wheat, maize, and rice value chains in Nigeria.
