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From Soybean Fields to Livestock Feed: How Benin Is Building a Stronger Agricultural Value Chain

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From Soybean Fields to Livestock Feed: How Benin Is Building a Stronger Agricultural Value Chain

Benin is making a major investment in local soybean processing and animal-feed manufacturing, creating a stronger link between crop production and livestock farming. A new industrial complex in Glo-Djigbé could help expand markets for soybean farmers, improve access to locally manufactured feed and strengthen the country's wider agribusiness sector.

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From Soybean Fields to Livestock Feed: How Benin Is Building a Stronger Agricultural Value Chain

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From Soybean Fields to Livestock Feed: How Benin Is Building a Stronger Agricultural Value Chain

Benin is making a major investment in local soybean processing and animal-feed manufacturing, creating a stronger link between crop production and livestock farming. A new industrial complex in Glo-Djigbé could help expand markets for soybean farmers, improve access to locally manufactured feed and strengthen the country's wider agribusiness sector.

Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2026

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Want to Reach Africa’s Agriculture Market? Put Your Brand in the Spotlight in 2027

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Staff Writer • Nov 5, 2026

Water Returns to Cameroon’s Bénoué Valley: How Irrigation Is Reviving Rice Farming and Rural Livelihoods

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Water Returns to Cameroon’s Bénoué Valley: How Irrigation Is Reviving Rice Farming and Rural Livelihoods

After years of unreliable water supplies and declining harvests, farmers in northern Cameroon are beginning to see new possibilities as irrigation infrastructure is restored in the Bénoué Valley. The investment is helping revive rice production while creating employment and strengthening local agricultural skills.

Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2026

Mozambique: AquaFish Opens New Fingerling Centre with Capacity to Produce 10 Million Fish Annually

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Mozambique: AquaFish Opens New Fingerling Centre with Capacity to Produce 10 Million Fish Annually

Mozambican aquaculture company AquaFish has inaugurated a new fingerling production centre in Zambézia Province, with annual capacity exceeding 10 million young fish. The investment aims to improve access to quality stocking material for fish farmers and strengthen the country's aquaculture value chain.

Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2026

Kenya Invests KSh439 Million in Irrigation Project to Support 1,668 Farming Households

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Kenya Invests KSh439 Million in Irrigation Project to Support 1,668 Farming Households

Kenya has launched a KSh439 million irrigation project in Othaya, Nyeri County, expected to benefit 1,668 households and bring approximately 834 acres under improved water supply. The project aims to reduce dependence on rainfall and support year-round agricultural production.

Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2026

Rwanda to Distribute 15 Million Improved Fodder Grass Seedlings to Livestock Farmers

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Rwanda to Distribute 15 Million Improved Fodder Grass Seedlings to Livestock Farmers

Rwanda is planning to distribute 15 million improved fodder grass seedlings to livestock farmers in an effort to tackle feed shortages, protect cattle during dry seasons and improve milk production. The programme is being led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources with support from FAO.

Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2026

Senegal Targets Vaccination of 8 Million Sheep and Goats in Major Livestock Health Campaign

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Senegal Targets Vaccination of 8 Million Sheep and Goats in Major Livestock Health Campaign

Senegal has launched its 2026–2027 national livestock vaccination campaign, targeting eight million sheep and goats alongside millions of cattle, poultry and other animals. The programme aims to reduce preventable disease losses and protect farmers’ livelihoods.

Staff Writer • Oct 29, 2026

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Eswatini Reports Zero Active Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases as FAO Backs Livestock Recovery

Eswatini has reported zero active foot-and-mouth disease cases following a national vaccination campaign. The FAO is providing US$350,000 in technical support to strengthen surveillance, biosecurity and preparedness as the country works to protect its cattle industry and restore confidence in livestock trade.

Staff Writer • Oct 29, 2026

Nigeria and FAO Step Up Avian Influenza Controls to Protect Poultry Farmers

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Nigeria and FAO Step Up Avian Influenza Controls to Protect Poultry Farmers

Nigeria is strengthening efforts to contain avian influenza through tighter animal-movement controls, improved surveillance and stricter biosecurity. The measures are intended to reduce the risk of disease spreading through poultry farms and the wider supply chain.

Staff Writer • Oct 29, 2026

Sudan’s Livestock Under Pressure: Can Vaccination and Emergency Support Protect Millions of Animals?

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Sudan’s Livestock Under Pressure: Can Vaccination and Emergency Support Protect Millions of Animals?

Sudan’s livestock sector is facing mounting pressure from conflict, disrupted veterinary services and severe drought. A new nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 9.8 million animals offers a critical line of protection for livestock-owning households whose food, income and future depend on the health of their herds.

Staff Writer • Oct 29, 2026

Kenya’s Digital Farming Drive: 8.9 Million Farmers Registered as Government Expands Smart Agriculture

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Kenya’s Digital Farming Drive: 8.9 Million Farmers Registered as Government Expands Smart Agriculture

Kenya is expanding its use of digital technology to improve access to farm inputs, extension services and market information. With 8.9 million farmers already registered in government systems, the next challenge is turning digital records into practical benefits on the farm.

Staff Writer • Oct 26, 2026

Morocco’s Dam Water Reserves More Than Double: Could This Revive Cereal Planting?

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Morocco’s Dam Water Reserves More Than Double: Could This Revive Cereal Planting?

Morocco is entering its 2026/27 agricultural season with a major improvement in dam water reserves. The recovery could support cereal and legume production, although farmers’ access to irrigation water will remain a decisive factor.

Staff Writer • Oct 26, 2026

From Farm to Market: Can Digital Livestock Tracking Transform Nigeria’s Meat Industry?

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From Farm to Market: Can Digital Livestock Tracking Transform Nigeria’s Meat Industry?

Nigeria is exploring technical cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization to strengthen livestock identification, food safety and export readiness. A digital tracking system could help authorities and businesses follow animals through the supply chain.

Staff Writer • Oct 26, 2026

Ethiopia’s New Farm Machinery Push: Can Mechanisation Transform Teff and Rice Production?

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Ethiopia’s New Farm Machinery Push: Can Mechanisation Transform Teff and Rice Production?

Ethiopia is renewing efforts to modernise its agricultural machinery sector, with fresh cooperation on teff mechanisation and a Japanese grant supporting equipment for rice production. The developments could help farmers tackle labour bottlenecks, improve harvesting and processing, and reduce post-harvest losses—but access, maintenance and affordability will be crucial to delivering lasting benefits.

Staff Writer • Oct 22, 2026

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Morocco’s Precision Farming Boom: Can Drones, Sensors and Smart Irrigation Pay Off?

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Morocco’s Precision Farming Boom: Can Drones, Sensors and Smart Irrigation Pay Off?

Precision agriculture is gaining attention in Morocco as farmers face pressure to use water and other inputs more efficiently. A recent industry survey points to growing interest in sensors, farm-management software, decision-support systems and agricultural drones. Yet high investment costs and unequal access raise a critical question: can these technologies become practical tools for smaller farms, or will their benefits remain concentrated among larger agricultural businesses?

Staff Writer • Oct 22, 2026

Zambia’s US$1 Billion Beef Export Ambition: Can Better Cattle Health Unlock the Opportunity?

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Zambia’s US$1 Billion Beef Export Ambition: Can Better Cattle Health Unlock the Opportunity?

Zambia has set an ambitious target of generating US$1 billion annually from beef exports while expanding its national cattle herd to 11 million animals. But with livestock diseases, veterinary capacity and traceability among the challenges facing the sector, the country’s next chapter in beef production will depend on turning its ambitions into practical improvements for farmers.

Staff Writer • Oct 20, 2026

Kenya’s Dairy Farmers: How Better Feeding and Milk Quality Can Improve Farm Returns

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Kenya’s Dairy Farmers: How Better Feeding and Milk Quality Can Improve Farm Returns

Kenya’s dairy industry offers opportunities for farmers, cooperatives and agribusinesses, but increasing milk production requires more than keeping high-yielding cows. Better feeding, appropriate breeding, hygienic milking and reliable market access can help dairy farmers improve productivity and strengthen their earnings.

Staff Writer • Oct 20, 2026

Protecting Zambia’s Cattle: Why Animal Health, Water and Feed Matter for Livestock Productivity

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Protecting Zambia’s Cattle: Why Animal Health, Water and Feed Matter for Livestock Productivity

Cattle remain an important source of income, food and security for many Zambian farming households. Improving animal health, protecting water supplies and planning for dry-season feed shortages can help farmers reduce losses and build more resilient livestock businesses.

Staff Writer • Oct 20, 2026

Southern Africa’s 2026/27 Farming Season: Preparing for El Niño Risks

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Southern Africa’s 2026/27 Farming Season: Preparing for El Niño Risks

Southern Africa’s 2026/27 farming season faces potential rainfall challenges linked to El Niño. Farmers in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique are being encouraged to plan carefully, select suitable crop varieties and improve soil moisture management as the region prepares for the coming months.

Staff Writer • Oct 19, 2026

Africa’s Seed Security Push: Why the Future of Farming May Begin with Better Seeds

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Africa’s Seed Security Push: Why the Future of Farming May Begin with Better Seeds

Africa’s ability to produce enough food depends partly on whether farmers can access affordable, reliable and suitable seeds before planting. A continental summit hosted by Eswatini in October 2026 has brought renewed attention to seed production, agricultural investment, climate-resilient crop varieties and the policies needed to strengthen Africa’s farming systems.

Staff Writer • Oct 15, 2026

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