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 Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breeding Strategies: Unlocking a Treasure Trove and Guide for Improved Productivity book at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya, 23 February 2026: Africa’s rich ...

NIGERIA spends upwards of $10 billion annually to import essential food commodities despite having vast arable land, an abundant labour force, and significant agricultural potential, says the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari. This fresh admission reflects decades of neglect and mismanagement, which have trapped the country in import dependency and food poverty. ...

Wietske Kropff, Oluyede Ajayi, and Mercy Nyambura In the face of mounting climate challenges, Djibouti’s agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and livestock sectors are undergoing a digital revolution. Thanks to the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), a partnership between the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), innovative digital technologies are being introduced ...

Demand for feed corn in Zimbabwe is expected to grow to 350,000 MT in 2024-2025, according to a recent US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report. Supplementary feeding will be required to maintain the national cattle herd at a fair condition as grazing will be limited until the start of the next rainy ...

In the context of the 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa being held this week in Morocco, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) QU Dongyu called for increasing collaboration and investment for a more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable livestock sector in the continent. In a special ...

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing US$2.2 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the “Mitigating the Impact of Livestock Diseases” project. The one-year project will work to improve household resilience to shocks by protecting their livestock assets. The project’s design is based on the FAO, Department ...

Minnesota’s top ag official points to one African country that could unlock export opportunities throughout the continent. Commissioner Thom Petersen recently returned from a trade mission to Morocco and says the focus was on grain, feed, and the Port of Duluth. “Keep in mind too, Morocco is the only African country that has a free ...

SPACE 2022 was a very successful edition. The exhibition took place in a very warm and positive atmosphere, with a content full of innovations. Over 90,000 visitors (90,108 of whom 8,406 internationals) and close to 1,200 exhibitors (of which 300 were international business) gathered during these very busy three days. The event recovered its full ...