Livestock
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Youth: The Engine to Power Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa?
When the rains arrive across much of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), farmers have only a short window to prepare their land. Miss that window, and ... -
Goat Farming: Lessons, Opportunities and Practical Steps for Success
Goat farming remains one of the most resilient and accessible agricultural enterprises across Africa. From arid pastoral zones in the Sahel to mixed crop-livestock ... -
Agriculture Committee Hears About Department’s Plans to Vaccinate South Africa’s Entire Cattle Herd
Republic of South Africa: The Parliament The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture today received an update from the Department of Agriculture on the vaccination of ... -
AABNet and Partners Launch Landmark Guide on the Conservation of African Livestock Genetic Resources
Dr. Huyam Salih, Director of AU-IBAR and Professor Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), during the launch of the African Livestock ... -
Africa’s Lysine Market Expansion Signals Feed Sector Growth and Livestock Industry Potential
A growing livestock and poultry sector across Africa is driving strong demand for feed additives, notably lysine, a key amino acid used in animal ... -
Mara Elephant Project Partners with Global Conservation Forum on Wildlife Tech
Nairobi, Kenya, 10 February 2026: The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) is pleased to confirm its role as a conservation partner for the Global Conservation ... -
South Africa Builds Vaccine Sovereignty With First Local Foot-and-Mouth Disease Shot in 20 Years
South Africa has launched its first domestically developed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, a landmark step in safeguarding livestock health, improving meat supply stability and ... -
Spraying For Safety- Supporting Farmers in the Fight Against FMD
Livestock farmers across South Africa are facing one of the toughest challenges in recent history due to the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), widely ... -
South Africa’s 10-year foot-and-mouth plan: A roadmap for containment and resilience
In response to the recent surge in foot-and-mouth cases, South African authorities have set out a 10-year plan aimed at eradication, containment and long-term ... -
South Africa’s FMD Crisis: Farmers Brace for Economic Shock
South Africa faces a severe foot-and-mouth outbreak in January 2026. What it means for livestock, trade and smallholders — and how farmers, vets and ...
