The Government of Zimbabwe has commenced updating its antimicrobial resistance (AMR) National Action Plan (NAP) 2023-2027, to replace the previous NAP (2017-2021) which had lapsed
Livestock
Arla Foods inaugurates dairy farm in Kaduna, Nigeria
As part of their efforts to ensure sustainable milk production in Nigeria, Arla Foods on 25 May, inaugurated its state-of-the-art dairy farm located in Damau village, Kaduna
FEC approves National Dairy Policy for Nigerian livestock farmers
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Dairy Policy to enhance livestock farming by ensuring a stable and sustainable dairy sector, reduce the protracted conflict between farmers and herders as well as drive massive investments in the industry
Strengthening Zimbabwe's fisheries and aquaculture
On 9 May, government officials, fish industry captains, civil society and private sector representatives gathered in Harare to begin consultations on the first of its kind legislation described as an economic milestone to bolster the development and sustainability of Zimbabwe’s fisheries and aquaculture industry
Ugandan stakeholders can now access reliable fisheries data in real time
Through a mobile app, known as the electronic Catch Assessment Survey (e-CAS), lake management officials, researchers and policymakers, among others, can freely access fisheries-related information to make informed decisions around their management