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Monday, June 9, 2025
African swine fever circulating in Europe linked to earlier introduction, not new outbreak
A study in Genome Biology and Evolution by Oxford University finds that the African swine fever virus, currently circulating in Europe, is not the result of a recent introduction.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Mexico and South Africa expected to increase corn production in 2025/26
Corn production in Mexico and South Africa is forecast to rise in the 2025/26 season, according to reports from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) attachés in Mexico City and Pretoria.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
South Africa's dairy industry set for growth amid economic improvements
South Africa's dairy industry is expected to grow as economic conditions improve, according to the latest research by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Roslin: Sector network can aid genetic gains in African livestock
African livestock producers could leapfrog other nations in their pace of development through genetic improvements with sector support, a study shows, the Roslin Institute said.
Friday, January 31, 2025
South African poultry industry to adopt export-driven growth strategy
South Africa's poultry sector intends to, under the leadership of Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi, pursue an export-driven growth strategy to advance the South African economy.
Friday, January 17, 2025
China to strengthen cooperation in crop production in Africa and South Asia
China, along with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), will deepen cooperation in crop breeding and production with countries in Africa and South Asia, according to a forum held in Sanya, Hainan province, on Januar ...
Thursday, January 9, 2025
African Aquaculture Business Leaders Network to push sustainability in continent's industry
The African aquaculture sector has formally committed to the establishment of the African Aquaculture Business Leaders Network (AABLN), which will aim to advance industry sustainability through pre-competitive collaboration following the mo ...
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Zoetis part of partnership to drive disease surveillance in Sub-Saharan African tilapia farms
Zoetis and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) recently announced a strategic partnership to advance disease surveillance in tilapia farms across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
South Africa capable of capitalising on Algeria's demand for beef, according to beef supplier
Beefmaster Group, a South Africa-based beef product supplier to the Middle East and Far East, on December 19 said South Africa's red meat industry was poised to capitalise on Algeria's appetite for high-quality beef and lamb, particularly g ...
Friday, December 13, 2024
Regional push for climate-smart livestock production in South Africa gains momentum
The Centre for the Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) is collaborating with the World Bank to train farmers in Southern Africa on climate-smart livestock production, aiming to promote sustai ...
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Aquaculture Africa Tunisia Conference highlights partnerships in science, technology for Africa's blue economy agenda
The third Aquaculture Africa Conference (AFRAQ24) took place on November 19-22 at the Medina Mediterranean Congress Centre in the coastal city of Hammamet, Tunisia.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
South Africa approves import permits for genetically engineered US corn
South Africa has announced it will issue import permits for genetically engineered (GE) white and yellow corn from the US following a 22% drop in local production caused by a mid-summer drought.
Monday, November 18, 2024
EU wheat exports shift to West Africa amid Russian competition
European Union (EU) wheat exporters are increasingly targeting West African markets, as competition from Russia has diminished their presence in traditional North African and Middle Eastern markets, traders reported.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Washington State University, US leads US$35 million initiative to boost animal vaccine access in East Africa and South Asia
Washington State University (WSU) will spearhead a new US$35 million federal initiative aimed at enhancing the delivery of animal vaccines in East Africa and South Asia.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Aviagen East Africa launches new training module for local poultry producers
Aviagen® East Africa, Aviagen's joint venture in Tanzania, welcomed poultry professionals from six countries across the East Africa region to its new Aviagen East Africa Training Module in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 7-11.

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