S. Africa’s Competition Commission examines poultry value chain
The March 2023 Essential Food Price Monitoring Report published by South Africa’s Competition Commission has provided insight into the country’s poultry value chain, highlighting the role of poultry as a staple in the South African diet. S. Africa’s Competition Commission examines poultry value chain – Poultry World
HAPI updated report for South Africa
SDAH-Epi-23050809570 (nahf.co.za)
Africa’s agricultural paradox — so much potential for farming, so many barriers to success
Africa is a continent that struggles with high unemployment, poverty and low economic growth. Growth in agriculture is two to three times more effective at reducing poverty than an equivalent amount of growth generated outside agriculture. Africa’s agricultural paradox — so much potential for f… (dailymaverick.co.za)
Bacterial vaccine could reduce broiler lameness
University of Arkansas researchers are developing a vaccine that includes multiple bacterial species to reduce the incidence of bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO), a costly leg lameness in broilers. Bacterial vaccine could reduce broiler lameness | WATTPoultry (wattagnet.com)
To build consumer trust, ‘push the farmer forward’
Food consumers tend to trust farmers to do the right thing, but they are often skeptical of agrifood companies, even if the two have common values. To build consumer trust, ‘push the farmer forward’ | WATTPoultry (wattagnet.com)
WHAT WORRIES THE WORLD?
This global summary report presents the top concerns around the world, alongside whether people think things in their country are heading in the right or wrong direction. What Worries the World – April 2023 (ipsos.com)
France Eases Restrictions on Poultry Farms as Avian Influenza Cases Decline
France has eased restrictions to curb the impact of avian influenza as there have been no new cases of the virus detected on farms in the country since March 14. Poultry farmers are now allowed to let birds outdoors under certain conditions and must keep them away from areas where wildlife are active. However, the […]
AfCFTA calls for reduced customs processes and the removal of visas
The African Business Council, which brings together regional economic communities, has noted the inconsistent and inadequate freight and logistics along African borders, saying it has hindered intra-Africa trade. In response, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has called for the removal of visas and reduction of customs processes to facilitate easier movement of goods […]
Good read on the AI vaccines
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France first in EU to order avian influenza vaccines
France has launched a tender for 80 million doses of avian influenza vaccines as the country prepares to begin a vaccination programme this autumn. This is the first member of the EU to start such a scheme, reports Reuters. With millions of commercially raised birds affected by avian influenza on thousands of premises in major poultry-producing […]