Partnership

Today, national production still falls short of demand, with chicken remaining the most consumed animal protein in the country.

The livestock financing program is expected to accelerate investment in Kenya’s meat value chain, improve income stability for farmers, and contribute to sustainable, inclusive growth across the agricultural economy.

Soybean meal is a key component in animal feed, making the deal a significant boost for the nation’s food security and livestock productivity.

Unlike fish oil, which depends on harvesting wild fish, algae can be cultivated in controlled indoor fermentation systems using renewable energy.

The partnership outlines a framework for scientific and technical cooperation encompassing fisheries, aquaculture, and food and nutritional security.

The initiative aims to strengthen the country’s capacity to detect, prevent, and respond swiftly to zoonotic and transboundary animal diseases.

At a time when sustainability is becoming a defining factor in global food production, this collaboration stands out as a model for how data-driven partnerships can transform the future of animal agriculture.

The training covered topics such as feed management, poultry health, digital tools, and efficient processing.

Schothorst Feed Research is an independent research company in farm animal nutrition such as poultry, pigs and cattle.

The announcement comes shortly after BASF completed the sale of its Food and Health Performance Ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC).