Category: POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK

In the current situation of increasing gas shortages and exploding mineral fertiliser prices, biogas production as well as optimal fertilisation with liquid manure and biogas digestate are once again becoming the focus of attention. At the same time, with climate change advancing at an ever faster pace, the emissions associated with farm manure storage and…

he South African poultry industry – the second-largest agricultural sub-sector contributing to the economy – has grown to be a R59 billion industry over the last three years, thanks mainly to additional investments made by the industry’s participants. At a State of the Poultry Industry Round table on Wednesday, the South African Poultry Association (Sapa)…

Lipidos Toledo, S.A. (LIPTOSA) is an animal nutrition company commited since 1996 to provide effective solutions to nutritionists, veterinarians and farmers in the animal feed sector all over the world, improving animal production performance and helping to decrease the usage of antibiotics. Being present in more than 60 countries on 5 continents, LIPTOSA has a…

In its bid to provide Nigerian Farmers with advanced technologically inclined poultry housing solutions, the foremost indigenous livestock operator, Animal Care has announced a major partnership deal with RETECH Farming Solution Company in Nigeria. The partnership is to provide comprehensive poultry housing equipment and deepens the scope of Animal Care’s equipment supply service to cover…

When we talk of commodities that are always on high demand then eggs are definitely one of them. A large part of the South African population consumes eggs as an affordable source of protein, plus eggs can be enjoyed at any time of the day in a variety of ways. Eggs are a key ingredient…

The most expensive and vitally important aspect when it comes to poultry farming is feeding. Therefore, when investing in a poultry feeding system it is vital to ensure that it will help a farmer run their operation optimally and assure profitability. But what is the purpose of a feeding system? Feeding systems ensure that all chickens are…

Isaac Kosgei, a young Kenyan farmer, has made waves in the agribusiness industry by importing two rare Dorper T5 sheep breeds from South Africa, each worth Ksh200,000. Kosgei is the founder of Kibois Breeders Limited, a company based in Kombe area in Nandi, North Rift region of Kenya, which specializes in breeding and marketing high-quality…

Aquaculture is the practice of rearing aquatic organisms such as fish, shrimp, and shellfish for food or commercial purposes. It is a profitable and sustainable farming practice that is widely practiced in Africa. In this guide, we will provide you with a detailed step-by-step process on how to successfully farm aquatic organisms in Africa, using…

The Meat Board of Namibia has reported that the high cost of imported animal feed from South Africa is hindering the capital investment in large-scale feedlot setups in Namibia. This situation has led to the dominance of live exports as a significant marketing segment for Namibian weaner farmers. The financial viability of establishing feedlots in…

The Krachi-West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Emmanuel Kajal Jalula, has hinted that the assembly would consider possibilities of empowering the youth to embark on poultry farming, following the successful implementation of the Savannah Investment Project (SIP).  SIP is a government initiative which has proved to be successful in the municipality, he has explained. The…