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Under Kenyan tax law, raw materials imported for animal feed manufacturing are considered taxable supplies but are subject to a 0% VAT rate.

The system identifies animals using facial features, tracks their productivity, monitors health, and stores farm records in one platform.

Developed by Beijing DaBeiNong Biotechnology Co. Ltd., DBN9004 has been genetically engineered to tolerate two commonly used herbicides.

The plant is designed to manufacture nine feed formulations tailored to meet specific nutritional needs across different stages of bird development.

By reducing its reliance on traditional suppliers such as Brazil, Argentina, Russia, and Uruguay, China aims to secure more stable and diverse feed protein sources

Kenya eyes Libya and Nigeria as key markets; livestock tracking system to tackle cattle rustling and improve farm productivity.

A highlight of the event was the launch of the World Bank and WWF’s landmark report, Harnessing the Waters – A Trillion Dollar Investment Opportunity in Sustainable Aquaculture.

However, Zanzibar’s poultry production is still developing, and critics argue that it cannot yet meet the demand if imports become too expensive or scarce.

The resurgence is expected to renew pressure on South Africa’s agricultural and veterinary systems, especially with the industry still reeling from the effects of last year’s mass culling.

The poultry sector is increasingly seen as a viable path to economic inclusion, though its long-term success may depend on consistent investment and farmer support systems.