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Friday 20 September 2024

Top Highlights for Farmers in Africa This Week

Evaluating the real digestibility of phosphates in feeds

Animal nutritionists encounter significant challenges in adjusting and optimizing their feed formulations. To ensure an accurate evaluation, it is essential to measure their pre-caecal phosphorus digestibility, which provides a true indication of their digestibility. In this Q&A, agronomist and animal nutrition expert Mouhcine Bhija explores the complexities of digestibility and offers insights on selecting the optimal feed phosphate for balanced and sustainable animal breeding.

Battling Mycotoxins in Poultry: How INBERG is Leading the Charge
In a world increasingly concerned with food safety, the issue of mycotoxins has emerged as a significant threat to both animal and human health. The poultry industry plays a critical role in feeding the world's growing population. However, this industry faces a persistent and often invisible threat: mycotoxins.

WPF releases training materials to help farmers keep poultry healthy

The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has released new training materials for new chicken farmers, to help them keep their birds healthy and avoid disease.
The training module is part of a series released by the WPF to help Africa's small-scale poultry farmers improve their farming methods and incomes. Available for free in multiple languages, the materials are presented as videos, infographics, and flip charts for use by training and development organisations.

De Heus Kenya Targets 3.5% Share of Animal Feed Market

De Heus Animal Nutrition Kenya, the local subsidiary of the Dutch feed milling giant, is on the verge of a major breakthrough with the near-completion of its raw material warehouse. This facility is a key part of the company's larger plan to establish its first dedicated animal feed plant in Kenya, a KES 3 billion (US$23 million) investment located near Athi River.

VIV Africa 2024: Transforming Poultry Africa into a Complete Feed to Food Experience

VIV Africa, the leading trade show for Agriculture, Dairy, and Poultry professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa, is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated transformation from Poultry Africa. The 4th edition of the show is set to take place on October 2-3, 2024, at the prestigious Kigali Convention Centre (KCC), welcoming global stakeholders and industry leaders from across the value chain.

CGIAR excellence in agronomy launches groundbreaking Open Learning Portal for global agronomy education

The CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy Initiative (EiA), a collaborative agronomy effort launched four years ago by the CGIAR's ten centers, is proud to announce the launch of the Open Learning Portal that acts as a comprehensive hub for agronomic solutions across CGIAR, offering a variety of micro-courses and collaborative tools.

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