Animal Health and Nutrition

ZAMBIA – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has launched Africa’s first soybean speed breeding facility in Zambia, a move expected to accelerate the development…

South Africa’s livestock industry relies heavily on natural rangeland, which typically supports up to 70% of feed intake in extensive systems.

The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s livestock transformation agenda, which seeks to modernise production systems and reduce conflict linked to traditional grazing.

Beyond genetics, the system is also expected to enhance feed efficiency.

This marks the first‑ever joint technical forum for both industries and underscores collaboration, innovation, and integrated sector growth across the Middle East & Africa.

The investment will be directed toward building advanced processing and packaging infrastructure

Meat and bone meal is a high-protein feed ingredient commonly used in ruminant and non-ruminant diets

Fertiliser prices could spike by as much as 90% if the conflict persists long-term.

The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, pending final regulatory approvals.

Aniruddha Rajurkar succeeds Dr Arun Atrey as CEO, with Dr Atrey staying on as MD and Board Member to guide growth and mentor Rajurkar.