Meat Poultry & Fish – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Ghana faces significant poultry demand as imported frozen chicken overshadows local farmers
Officials are calling for policy action to protect domestic poultry industry amid rising demand and growing import dependence.
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Côte d’Ivoire eases import taxes on animal feed to boost livestock, meat production
Government is reducing customs taxes on feed imports and considering a new charge on foreign fish to ease strain on local producers.
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Tanzania, Netherlands launch joint poultry project
The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Netherlands Embassy, and key industry players collaborate to enhance poultry farming efficiency in Tanzania.
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Côte d’Ivoire to consider tax on fish imports to push local output
The government is considering a levy on foreign fish to ease pressure on domestic producers as local production falls far short of national demand, prompting fresh policy plans.
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South Africa’s poultry industry faces growing threat of avian flu
Poultry farmers remain on high alert as fears of another outbreak intensify. Additionally, the government and industry stakeholders are working to prevent a repeat of 2023’s devastating losses.