Scientists have shown that malaria-transmitting mosquitoes actively avoid feeding on certain animal species such as poultry using smell
Livestock
Namibia first African country to export beef to the US
A final ruling from the US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has approved the importation of boneless meat and other beef products from Namibia, making the country the first African nation to be approved for beef export to the US
Kenyan Dairy Board pushes SACCO model
The Kenyan Dairy Board is pushing a savings and credit cooperative organisation (SACCO) model among milk traders to streamline and transform the sector
Small fish production a critical asset in Africa, says FAO
Small, fast growing wild fish could be crucial allies in the race to end hunger in some of the worlds most chronically poor and underfed regions, according to an FAO report
FAO to launch aquaculture project in Liberia
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) will collaborate with the government of Liberia to launch an aquaculture project valued at US$492,000