The Commission for the Real Economy of the Council of Ministers has approved the development plan for artisanal fisheries for the 2014/2017 period at a recent meeting held in Luanda, Angola
Livestock
Gambian veterinary staff trained on use of vaccines
The Department of Livestock Services alongside the West Africa Agricultural Production and Productivity (WAPP) Project has completed a two-day capacity building programme for 60 Gambian veterinary staff on the usage of 12 vaccine
Namibia removes livestock ban in Zambezi
The Namibian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry is seeking to lift restrictions on livestock movement in the Zambezi region, if no new cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) are identified
Arbor Acres highlights broiler breeder farm potential in South Africa
The performance and genetic potential of the Arbor Acres Plus breeder and broiler in the local market was discussed at a recent customer roadshow set up by Arbor Acres in South Africa
Kenyan government invests US$2.2mn in fish ponds
The Kenyan government has invested US$2.2mn in the construction of 940 fish ponds in secondary schools across 47 counties in Kenya