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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jun 02, 2023

Eritrea: Ministry of Agriculture produces two animal vaccines

The two vaccines produced are PPR-against small ruminant disease and Newcastle-an important poultry disease

The Ministry of Agriculture announces that it has produced two internationally certified animal disease vaccines through the National Animal and Plant Health Laboratory based in Villagio, Asmara. According to Mr. Efrem Gebremeskel, Director of the National Laboratory, the two vaccines produced are PPR-against small ruminant disease and Newcastle-an important poultry…

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- L-R: Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli; Head, Arla Foods West Africa, Mrs. Anna Mansson; Executive Governor, Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai; Deputy Governor, Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe; Executive Vice President, Arla Foods International, Simon Stevens; Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Sune Krogstrup and Managing Director, Kaduna Markets Development and Management Company (KMDMC), Tamar Nandul during the inauguration of Arla Farm, Damau, Kaduna State on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
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Source: Arla Foods | May 26, 2023

Arla Foods inaugurates state-of-the-art Dairy Farm in Kaduna, Nigeria

…Targets 4 million kg annual Milk Production

Arla Foods (www.Arla.com), maker of Dano Milk, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art dairy farm in Kaduna as part of the company’s efforts to ensure sustainable milk production in Nigeria. The farm located in Damau village, Kubau Local Government Area, Kaduna State, was inaugurated on Thursday, May 25, 2023, by the Executive…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | May 25, 2023

Nigeria: Federal Government Unveils N5Billion Loan Facility for Livestock Farmers

Dr. Mohammad Abubakar said that the Present Administration was committed to reforming the livestock Sector with notable programmes

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has revealed that the Federal Government had provided N5Billion Loan Facility to Bank of Agriculture, (BoA), for livestock farmers across the country. The Loan Facility would ensure more access at reasonable interest rates for farmers to expand their business…

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) | May 25, 2023

Horn of Africa: “The region is facing an unprecedented disaster”

Interview with Cyril Ferrand, FAO’s Resilience Team Leader for East Africa

The Horn of Africa is prone to natural shocks and hazards. The region has faced three severe drought phenomena in the last 12 years. Now, after five consecutive below average rainfall seasons, the region was back to its normal pattern during the long rains this year from a precipitation standpoint.…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | May 22, 2023

In Wau, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Run a Free Veterinary Campaign

Livestock owners in Hai Jedid in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal, have received veterinary assistance; their cattle, goats and sheep were vaccinated and treated for several conditions

In South Sudan, livestock is an essential source of income for families. Yet, the lack of adequate veterinary support continues to prove a challenge for animal breeders. Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), livestock owners in Hai Jedid in Wau, Western Bahr…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | May 21, 2023

Launch of the Pan-African Secretariat for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Eradication

The establishment of the Secretariat is indicative of Africa's resolve to eliminate PPR and will serve as a mechanism for orchestrating PPR eradication efforts across the African continent by the year 2030

On May 21st, 2023, the inauguration of the PanAfrican Secretariat for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Eradication in Africa is scheduled to occur in Paris, France. The establishment of the Secretariat is indicative of Africa's resolve to eliminate PPR and will serve as a mechanism for orchestrating PPR eradication efforts…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | May 14, 2023

Nigeria commits to opposing donkey slaughter for exportation

This commitment is made in light of the December 2023 Pan-African Donkey Conference and its resolution to have African nations prohibit the donkey skin trade for at least the next fifteen years

On 5 May 2023, Nigeria passed a resolution advocating for a moratorium on donkey slaughter for the export of skins from Africa. This commitment is made in light of the December 2023 Pan-African Donkey Conference and its resolution to have African nations prohibit the donkey skin trade for at least…

Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) | May 02, 2023

Nigeria: Abubakar Calls for No Vaccination Policy to Tackle Avian Influenza

He pointed out that it is waste of fund and urged Poultry Farmers to embrace basic hygiene in their business

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has called on Development Partners to practice “No Vaccination Policy” for the control of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) otherwise known as Bird Flu. He pointed out that it is waste of fund and urged Poultry Farmers to…

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Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | Apr 24, 2023

Respect for cattle migration laws underscores community-proposed resolutions at a recent United Nations-backed conference

This annual migration of hungry cattle and their often armed owners across state lines creates tensions with farmers in the area

Every year, between January to April, cattle herders from South Sudan’s northern neighbour, Sudan, cross the border to ensure their animals have fresh grass to graze on. This annual migration of hungry cattle and their often armed owners across state lines creates tensions with farmers in the area, as cows…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Apr 19, 2023

Uganda: Agriculture Ministry needs Shs660 billion for food security

Okorie Moe said the required funding is aimed at putting in place reliable mechanisms for handling food crises as opposed to emergency responses adopted by government

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) needs Shs660 billion to combat food security in the country. Out of this, Shs400 billion will be for boosting production, establishment of silos and food reserves. These recommendations are contained in the report of the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries…