AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenyan farm strengthens dairy industry with Brazilian Girolando embryos
The Girolando breed is a cross between India’s heat-tolerant Gyr cattle and the high-yielding Holstein cows.
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AquaRech launches AquaFedha to bridge Africa’s fish farming credit gap
AquaFedha introduces a tailored credit model that evaluates farmers based on their production potential rather than conventional banking metrics.
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Loop Pet Food scales up sustainable pet nutrition in Kenya with new processing line
The new line will allow Loop Pet Food to scale up to an impressive 60 tons per month.
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AU-IBAR, FAO advance efforts to combat animal trypanosomiasis in Africa
Animal African Trypanosomosis is a parasitic disease transmitted by tsetse flies that severely impacts livestock health, productivity, and food security in Africa.
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Modern Mills invests US$40M to expand feed milling business in Saudi Arabia
With an annual production capacity of 422,000 metric tons, the new plant aims to cater to poultry and livestock feed.
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Imas Machinery’s GM Mustafa Ozdemir joins Loras Holding Board as vice chairman
Under his leadership, Imas has expanded globally, with over 500 mills operating in 120+ countries.
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Morocco enforces ban on female sheep, goat slaughter to address livestock crisis
Morocco’s livestock population has declined by 38% since 2016 due to persistent drought and rising animal feed prices.
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Unibio gains Saudi approval for microbial protein in aquaculture
The approval follows a thorough review process that began in April 2023.
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Over 230 livestock dead as unknown epidemic spreads in South Ethiopia
Early indications point to bovine pasteurellosis, a lung disease linked to sudden climate changes.
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Bühler hosts aquafeed training to boost industry efficiency
As demand for fish rises, aquaculture must expand accordingly, driving up the need for high-quality aquafeed.
