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Category: Livestock

Australia, ILRI partner to upskill livestock researchers from Africa and Asia

The Partnership Arrangement will help equip low- and lower-middle income countries to build climate-resilient livestock systems.  November 12, BRISBANE – Australia has joined forces with…

First ever large-scale climate funding targets low-emission, climate-resilient dairy systems in East Africa

By Zablon Oyugi A landmark six-year programme to build a climate-resilient and low-emission dairy sector is now underway across East Africa. The Dairy Interventions for…

New partnership aims to unlock livelihoods for Kenya’s youth in the livestock sector

A recently launched five-year initiative seeks to create dignified and fulfilling employment opportunities for young people living in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), through…

Dairy farmers to earn more for high-quality milk, says CS Kagwe

By Benson Ltamely Dairy farmers who produce high quality milk are poised to earn premium payments from their milk sales after Agriculture and Livestock Development…

Global Climate-Livestock Conference Comes to Africa for the First Time

By Zablon Oyugi For the first time, the International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA) is being held in Africa, a continent that is…

Farmer nets Ksh700,000 as Ruto buys 720kg Boran bull at Nairobi trade fair

A farmer walked away with Ksh700,000 after selling a 720-kilogram Boran bull to President William Ruto during the live auction at the Nairobi International Trade…

Ugandan scientists develop resilient goat breed to meet farmers growing milk, meat demand

By Benson Ltamely Goat farmers in Uganda are poised to benefit from a locally developed goat breed, Kasolwe Brown Goat, that will cut their dependence…

Kisii University student develops AI Chatbot App to help famers boost their livestock health

By Sandra Neddy Agricultural extension and advisory services (EAS) are vital for providing farmers with knowledge, resources, and technologies to improve productivity, yet access remains…

Livestock farmers in Kenya to benefit from new policy recommendations by ILRI

By Sandra Neddy Livestock farmers in Kenya are set to benefit from new policy recommendations which are aimed at lowering the cost of animal feeds,…

Africa’s farmers to benefit from global push for low-methane, resilient livestock

By Zablon Oyugi Nairobi, Kenya – 11 September 2025 – The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), with support from the Bezos Earth Fund and the…

Dairy and beef farmers to receive Ksh5 billion government boost to up scale production

By Sandra Neddy The daily struggles of keeping livestock healthy, preserving livestock produce, and accessing credit services at low interest rates are among the main…

Kenya Maps Livestock Pathways to Boost Pastoral Trade and Resilience

By Benson Ltamely Pastoralist communities, traders and policy makers in Kenya are poised to receive accurate and timely information through the National Livestock Market Information…

FAO project to empower over 2,000 youth in livestock feed production in Makueni

By Benson Ltamely More than 2,000 youth across Makueni County are poised to benefit from a five-year project that aims to improve livestock feed production…

Researchers push for region-tailored vaccines to tackle African Swine Fever

by Zablon Oyugi An international team of scientists has found that a promising African swine fever (ASF) vaccine can protect pigs against some strains of…

Gut Health: The Hidden Key to Profitable Poultry Farming

By Sandra Neddy For most farmers, feed is like gold dust. Every scoop poured into the feeder is an investment—a hope that tomorrow’s chickens will…