AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

New fiscal measures and investment projects aim to boost local production and reduce dependency on imports.

This expo will be the perfect place for stakeholders to discover new technologies in the feed industry and form valuable partnerships.

The study found that animal health providers (AHPs) primarily diagnose mastitis based on clinical signs and herd history rather than microbiological testing.

The agreement will grant Russian fishing vessels access to Morocco’s exclusive economic zone, allowing them to catch up to 80,000 tons of fish in 2025.

According to industry reports, a 90-kilogram bag of maize now costs KES 4,800 (US$42.72), with projections suggesting it could rise further to KES 5,500 (US$48.95) in April.

The 2024 edition was a resounding success, attracting 320 exhibitors from 40 countries and 11,130 visitors from 54 nations.

KwaZulu-Natal has recorded 165 FMD outbreaks, 147 of which are still active, while the Eastern Cape has reported 40 cases, 39 of which remain unresolved.

The study highlights the growing need for local fish feed production, given the dramatic increase in imported fish feed by 375% from 2020 to 2023.

Current production figures show annual outputs of 12,800 tons of red meat.

The financing agreement will enable the facility to reach an annual production capacity of one million head of livestock.