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Common Livestock Diseases: Prevention Remains Farmers’ Best Defence

Livestock experts say disease outbreaks on farms are often the result of management weaknesses rather than sudden attacks from pathogens. While many farmers view disease as an external threat, agricultural specialists argue that poor nutrition, inadequate hygiene, overcrowding, stress, and delayed detection are the primary factors that create conditions for illness to spread.

Staff Writer • Jun 11, 2026

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Cattle Fattening: Systems for Higher Meat Value

Cattle fattening is often associated with increasing the weight of animals before sale, but successful fattening is fundamentally a value-creation process. The objective is not simply to produce heavier cattle, but to convert feed, time and animal potential into higher-value meat as efficiently as possible. Profitability is determined less by the size of the animal and more by the cost and efficiency of achieving that growth.

Staff Writer • Jun 11, 2026

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African Livestock Sector Under Pressure as Disease Outbreaks and Droughts Rise

Livestock farming continues to be one of the most important economic activities across Africa, supporting millions of people through poultry production, cattle rearing, goat farming, milk production, and meat distribution.

Madalitso Tembo • Jun 9, 2026

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Agricultural News Insight: “Kenya’s livestock and farming equipment development “

Kenya’s agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation as modern technology continues to reshape farming and livestock production. With agriculture remaining a key contributor to the country’s economy, the government and private sector are investing heavily in innovative solutions aimed at increasing productivity, improving food security, and enhancing farmers’ incomes.

Madalitso Tembo • Jun 5, 2026

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CHAD’S QUIET MECHANIZATION DRIVE: TRACTORS, SOLAR PUMPS AND THE BATTLE FOR SPARE PARTS

For decades, agriculture in Chad has been defined by manual labour, low productivity and limited access to modern farming equipment. Despite agriculture employing the majority of the country’s workforce, mechanization levels remain among the lowest in Africa, with tractor ownership estimated at just 0.5 percent.

Ian Mweene • Jun 5, 2026

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Why Ethiopia Became Africa’s Livestock Giant

In many countries, livestock is simply viewed as a method of farming. However, in East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, livestock has remained the backbone of the economy and culture for centuries. With the largest livestock population in Africa, the country continues to depend heavily on cattle, sheep, goats, and camels for food, income, transport, and survival, especially among pastoral communities.

Bethel Muhera • Jun 5, 2026

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Livestock Marketing Platform Connects Farmers Directly

New digital platform eliminates middlemen and improves farmer returns.

Dr. Joseph Kipchoge • May 26, 2026

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