Livestock
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A grass native to Africa could transform the continent’s dairy yields. Here’s how
The cows kept by small-scale farmers in Africa are notoriously unproductive. The average dairy cow, for example, produces about 540 litres…
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Outspan deepens BIP efforts, inseminates 100 cattle to boost local milk production
Outspan Nigeria Limited (Outspan), a subsidiary of Olam International Limited (Olam) recently flagged off an artificial insemination programme for 100…
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Uganda invites Kenya team to dialogue on milk exports impasse
Uganda has invited Kenya’s Agriculture and Trade ministerial teams to Kampala for dialogue in an overture to clear the trade…
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Breezy: Controlling natural ventilation in pig and poultry barns
Natural ventilation in pig and poultry houses is a good option especially in regions without frost – and available at…
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Re-greening Africa: World Vision Ghana provides small ruminants to farmers in Bawku West
World Vision Ghana, a Christian humanitarian and development organization has provided 220 small ruminants to 110 farmers in the Bawku…
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Poor Pig Welfare Leads to Low Quality Pork
There is a direct relationship between how pigs are raised in the farm, transported, slaughtered and the quality of pork…
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Malawi: MITC Secures International Market for Legumes and Livestock
Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) says it has secured an international market for agriculture produce like legumes and livestock.…
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Osun government empowers 100 livestock farmers
The Osun government on Tuesday distributed day-old chicks to 100 livestock farmers to boost poultry farming in the state. The…
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Strengthening livestock safety response
The worth of Nigeria’s livestock production is estimated at N33 trillion, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,…
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Drought Kills Over 200 Cows in Bunyoro-Livestock Farmers
At least 200 cows have died in Bunyoro sub-region between April and August this year due to shortage of water…
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