The fisheries and aquaculture sector has contributed greatly to Africa’s overall economy, according to a study carried out by the FAO
Livestock
Ghana broiler restoration project launched
Ghana Broiler Revitalisation Project (GHABROP) aimed to increase local capacity in the production, processing and marketing of broiler chicken has been set-up in Accra, Ghana
The project will also reform the poultry industry along the poultry value chain and ensure that production farms, input suppliers, hatcheries, feed mills, veterinary service producers, processors, marketers/cold stores and consumers all work alongside each other to become self-sufficient.Dr Hanna Louisa Bissiw, deputy minister of food and agriculture in-charge of livestock, heading the project, said the project was vital to the survival of the local broiler industry.
"As you may be aware, Ghana is deficient in her meat and milk requirements. Unfortunately the present levels of livestock and poultry production are woefully inadequate to meet the animal protein needs of 24mn human population," said Bissiw.
"This has resulted in Ghana becoming a net importer of frozen meat of which poultry meat constitutes the highest proportion," added Bissiw.
According to government figures, Ghana has around 200,000mt of chicken estimated at US$200mn, which amounts to 2.6mn chicken per week.
Dairibord Holdings rolls out Zimbabwe heifer importation programme
The heifer importation programme adopted by Dairibord Holdings limited in Zimbabwe is reported to have increased raw milk intake volumes at a time the country’s dairy sector faced a severe downturn due to the 2000 land reform programme
Gates Foundation rolls out Tanzanian dairy project
The East African Dairy Development Project (EADD) recently received US$25.5mn from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand its operations into Tanzania
Nigerian fish feed firm signs joint venture agreement with Nutreco
Nigerian fish feed supply company Durante has signed a joint venture agreement with animal nutrition and fish feed manufacturer Nutreco