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Kenya’s Livestock Vaccination Drive Faces Resistance Amidst Misinformation and Scepticism

In the heart of Kenya, a significant initiative is underway, one that promises to transform the agricultural landscape and elevate the country’s livestock industry to international standards. However, this ambitious mass livestock vaccination campaign, championed by President William Ruto, is encountering unexpected resistance from some quarters of the farming community. On Tuesday, President Ruto addressed […]

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African Innovation in Veterinary Medicine: UCT’s Ground-breaking Vaccine Platform

Cape Town – Animal diseases pose a significant threat to livestock health and productivity, with far-reaching consequences for food security and economic stability across Africa. In response, a pioneering team led by Prof Anna-Lise Williamson at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is developing a revolutionary platform technology that promises to transform veterinary medicine. Prof Williamson, […]

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Young Innovators Drive Sustainable Agriculture in Southern Africa

Harare, Zimbabwe: In a vibrant display of ingenuity and collaboration, young entrepreneurs from across Southern Africa recently converged in Harare for the Urban Futures Spark My Urban City Green youth climate conference. This two-day event, held in Zimbabwe’s capital, brought together agro-entrepreneurs from Chongwe and Kitwe in Zambia, Bulawayo and Harare in Zimbabwe. The conference […]

Africa Set to Chart New Course for Agricultural Transformation

Kampala, Uganda: The African Union Commission is gearing up to host an Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9th to 11th, 2025. This pivotal event aims to shape the future of African agriculture and food security. “The Extraordinary Summit will be a landmark occasion, setting […]