Livestock
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Insect invasion adds to strains on Africa’s food crisis
In addition to climate change-linked drought that has left millions of Africans on the verge of starvation, the fall armyworm invasion is further threatening ... -
Insects offer cheaper option to costly chicken, fish feed ingredients
Alex Katu tends to the black soldier fly farm at Bug’s Life Farm in Mtalani, Machakos County, Kenya. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL | NMG ... -
Uganda fights crop-devouring armyworm, blaming climate change
A woman weeds her corn plantation in Akia village outside Lira town in the northern region of Uganda where farmers like Berhanu Gudina have ... -
South Africa: Public Urged to Report Brown Locust Sightings
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, has called on the public to alert the department’s nearest district offices when they spot ... -
South Africa: North West Agriculture and Rural Development On Foot and Mouth Disease Control Measures in the Province
In the North West Province, vaccination of cattle and pigs against FMD is not permitted and is therefore illegal. The sale of such vaccines ... -
Linking minigrids and agriculture in Nigeria to catalyse economic growth
Joseph Nganga, executive director for Africa at the GEAPP said that despite incredible advances in renewable energy technologies, we haven’t seen these innovations spread ... -
South Africa: North West Agriculture and Rural Development On Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease
Foot and Mouth Disease is a viral disease that causes blisters and sores in the hooves, mouth, and dental pad of cloven-hoofed animals. It ... -
Livestock Diseases Cost Sub-Saharan Africa Farmers Billions
The new initiative by GALVmed and Elanco will provide local cattle farmers with innovative solutions that help address current acaricide resistance issues. -
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture Commits Funds Combat Locust Infestation in Karoo
Combatting the locust infestation is critical for food security and rural livelihoods. -
South Africa: MEC Ivan Meyer On Western Cape Ostrich Industry
South Africa: MEC Ivan Meyer On Western Cape Ostrich Industry
