NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS

Feed and grain groups will partner to connect members with courses, industry events and resources offered by each.

The project supports agricultural and livestock value chains, including access to feed and other inputs.

The company had previously announced plans to acquire 65% of EL.VI.Z, with a further 35% stake planned to be acquired within three years.

Companies can access nearly 16,000 tonnes of the country’s stored protein feed reserves from September 1, 2026, through February 2027.

Critics warn that open-net farms could threaten wild salmon through escapes, disease and pollution.

The research will assess whether the technology can reduce virus levels in poultry environments while protecting bird health and production.

The solar-powered, off-grid facility can store about 40 million vaccine doses, helping protect them from power outages.

High feed costs, limited access to quality fish seed and weak fish health systems are among the key barriers to aquaculture growth.

Scientists also warned of rising disease transmission between animals and humans linked to antimicrobial resistance.

The ambition highlights the need to strengthen Ethiopia’s local feed manufacturing capacity as poultry production expands.