Research from the Roslin Institute has identified genes in chickens that could offer resistance to harmful bacteria commonly found in poultry and could inform ways to limit the risk of associated food poisoning in people
Poultry
Aviagen releases Arbor Acres, Indian River and Ross apps for customers
Aviagen has launched flock management apps for Arbor Acres, Indian River and Ross customers across the globe
OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund invests in EthioChicken
OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I, the emerging markets impact fund in Finland, has invested US$5mn in EthioChicken, an Ethiopian poultry company, to generate good jobs, improve food security and reduce poverty in Ethiopia
FAO and EPA partner to improve productivity of poultry industry
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), and the Egyptian Poultry Association (EPA), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further their partnership and provide support to improve the performance of the poultry industry
GI-OVO: improving egg transportation for African markets
Jacco Wagelaar, general manager of GI-OVO, speaks to African Farming on how the company is improving the egg industry in the region