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President Museveni to establish egg processing factory in Uganda

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The idea is that instead of selling the eggs raw, processing them in the form of powder and liquid will fetch higher prices both locally and internationally. (Image source: State House Uganda)

In an attempt to strengthen Uganda’s economy, improve nutrition and food security, president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that the government will establish a processing factory to add value to eggs

The idea is that instead of selling the eggs raw, processing them in the form of powder and liquid will fetch higher prices both locally and internationally. The president remarked that eggs could be processed into products such as baby foods and nutritional foods to feed the country’s sick and elderly and export.

During the president’s assessment tour of the PDM and wealth creation programmes in the Kigezi sub region, he said that while eggs that are boiled, scrambled, or mixed with chapati, commonly known as Rolex, cannot be exported, they can attract international markets if properly processed and packed.

Speaking to the residents, the President reminded the Kigezi people that the only medicine to poverty is intensive agriculture by not only using their small portions of land but going for products with high returns under the 4 acre model and the recommended seven activities. These include one acre for coffee, another acre for fruits (mangoes, oranges, and pineapples), another one for food crops for the family (cassava, bananas, Irish potatoes, or millet), and the last one for pasture for around 8 dairy cattle. On top of this, one can add on poultry for eggs in the backyard, piggery and fish farming.

Akampurira Evas, a poultry farmer and beneficiary of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Bubare trading centre expressed gratitude for the PDM programme, which she said has changed her life. “This PDM has really worked for me because I’m selling chicken, eggs, and chicken manure, and I’m now able to pay school fees for my children, some of whom had sat home,” said Akampurira who received US$273 in September 2023. “Those who got money for the PDM and know what to do must now be rich,” she informed the president.

Wadi Group celebrates 10th Poultry Academy

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A total of 180 participants from across the country attended the event. (Image source: Aviagen)

Wadi Group recently held its tenth Wadi Poultry Academy from 18-21 November at the Hyatt Regency in West Cairo, Egypt

Wadi Group has been a Ross 308 Parent Stock (PS) distributor in Egypt since 1992, and the Aviagen Ross customer support team have contributed to the Wadi Poultry Academy since it began in 2017. A total of 180 participants from across the country attended the event, where they received advice on key subjects including best practices for parent stock grading, light stimulation and feeding into lay, best practices for broiler management and egg handling.

Puzant Dakessian, CEO, Poultry Sector, Wadi Group opened the event, and provided updates on the company’s expansions, renovations, and the cutting-edge technologies it has implemented. These advancements ensure that Wadi Group consistently delivers the highest quality flocks to its customers. Musa Freiji, founder of Wadi Group, followed Puzant’s comments and emphasized the importance of biosecurity, explaining how good biosecurity practices contribute to the success and optimal flock performance.

The Aviagen team were also in attendance, Bulent Tanyildizi, business manager, MENA provided a local and global market review, and Andreas Kranis, research geneticist, presented on Aviagen’s genetic progress.

During the Academy, all aspects of poultry production were explored, benefiting participants by helping them enhance their management skills, and maximise the genetic potential of their flocks. Tony Freiji, executive chairman, Wadi Group, closed the event by thanking the audience for their continued business and providing a motivational speech on how to stay focused on your objectives throughout challenging times.

“I'm thrilled to reflect on the successful conclusion of the 10th edition of the Wadi Poultry Academy, which we organised in collaboration with Aviagen. The theme of this year’s Academy, “Your Journey to Excellence,” focused on providing our attendees with the latest insights into genetic advancements and cutting-edge poultry management practices, shared by renowned experts from Aviagen.

It was an invaluable opportunity for all to gain new knowledge and share ideas. This year’s event was a testament to our unwavering commitment to not only advancing poultry science, but also to empowering our clients with the tools they need to thrive. As we look ahead, I am confident that Egypt’s poultry industry will continue to grow, overcome challenges, and remain a leader in the global market. We have set very high standards in the meticulous organisation and logistics of these events elevating the level of our gatherings to a world class status, and setting a new norm in the country. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this event possible. Together, we will continue to elevate the poultry sector, promote innovation, and strengthen our relationships for years to come,” commented Puzant.

Murat Yakar, regional technical manager, TMENA added, “We are delighted that we were able to support Wadi Group during their recent Wadi Poultry Academy for PS and broiler customers. The event was a great success, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and organisation. This collaboration highlights Aviagen’s commitment to advancing knowledge and driving success across the poultry industry, while strengthening our valued relationship with Wadi Poultry and their customer base.”

Poland offers insights to advance Tanzania's poultry sector

The panelists consisted of experts in the field who touched upon a variety of topics. (Image source: Republic of Poland)

In November 2024, Polish panelists shared valuable insights with the stakeholders of Tanzania's poultry sector through a seminar titled 'Innovative Technologies in Poultry Farming and Meat Production

Co-organised and co-sponsored by the Embassy of Poland in Dar es Salaam and the Polish Association for Innovation in Agriculture, the seminar which was accompanied by a B2B session was aimed at advancing the country's economic prosperity and also proposed an interesting solution for smallholder farmers involving the collaborative usage of agrimachinery.

The panelists consisted of experts in the field who touched upon a variety of topics including veterinary care in poultry farming, feed production, slaughtering and cooling process.

Eritrea's agri ministry distributes chickens to farmers

Beneficiary farmers were thankful for the support and affirmed their commitment to expanding their poultry farming initiatives. (Image source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea)

To ensure nationwide access to nutritious food, Eritrea's Ministry of Agriculture has distributed more than 161,000 chickens to poultry farmers at reasonable prices

Based on specific demands, the distribution targeted 203 poultry farmers across all regions. The breakdown includes more than 78,000 chickens allocated to farmers in the Central region, over 55,000 in the Southern region, more than 31,000 in the Anseba region, over 14,000 in the Northern Red Sea region, and approximately 1,200 in the Gash-Barka region.

Beneficiary farmers were thankful for the support and affirmed their commitment to expanding their poultry farming initiatives. They also pledged to contribute toward market stabilisation by increasing the availability of poultry products.

Giordano's poultry gamechanger presented at Eurotier 2024

The HCS ProLife is a smart solution leading fresh drinking water through the hatching crates. (Image source: Giordano)

Giordano unveiled the HatchCargoSystem – ProLife (HCS ProLife) — a gamechanger in the early feeding phase of day-old-chicken — at last month's Eurotier Exhibition that took place in Hannover, Germany

The HCS ProLife is a unique sy stem that provides day-old chicken with fresh drinking water and feed inside the hatchery and during road transport. In addition to these internal drinking gutters, the trays are also equipped with feeding gutters, with both drinking and eating being positioned on either sides of the tray, providing maximum access to chicks.

Customers who wish to hatch the day-old-chicken will be provided with a smart tray that can be placed alternately between the crates and offers enough space for 74 hatching eggs. Having a unique framework, these trays allow the day-old-chicks to easily find their way onto the underlying crate immediately after hatching, where they have direct access to fresh drinking water and feed. The tray design allows the fresh drinking water to overflow from the above crate to the one below the tray, all the while ensuring a calm flow down and zero splashing.

Extensive testing which has been carried out on the system has shown that the water quality remains within all current standards, right down up to and including the last crate. The system can be used in all existing incubators with very minor adjustments, allowing customer expectations to be met, while also keeping law and legistlations costs low.

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