
IITA- Govt partnership to spur growth in Nigeria’s livestock Industry
IITA and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development partner to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through research, innovation, and capacity building.


IITA and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development partner to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through research, innovation, and capacity building.

Stakeholders invited to submit materials and attend as China moves forward with its anti-dumping review of European pork.

Climate change is threatening livestock productivity across East Africa.

Nigeria’s new Livestock Development Policy prioritises animal feed systems to boost productivity, tackle malnutrition, and strengthen exports.

Uganda’s Parliament has approved a $99.56 million (Shs 352 billion) loan from IFAD to fund the Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project.

World wheat and maize prices declined, while barley and sorghum prices rose.

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The increase reflected higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while pig and poultry meat quotations remained broadly stable.

Nigeria and Belgium launch Animal Biometrics Identification System (ABIS) to modernise livestock, boost trade and drive sustainable growth.

The Tanzania Pig Farmers Association hosts its first conference in Dar es Salaam, addressing African Swine Fever, nutrition, and quality pig farming.

In a bid to tackle the challenges facing the livestock sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the National Livestock Master Plan (M-LMP).

Total grain production is forecast to reach an all-time high, with increases for all crops, barring rye.

Ghana backs the $10 million second phase of the ECOWAS livestock development programme to enhance food security and transform the livestock sector.


Stable pork production and reduced pork imports are expected in 2026.

July exports of U.S. pork were slightly below last year but accounted for a larger share of production.

International wheat and sorghum prices declined month-on-month, while maize and barley prices rose.

The rise was driven by continuing higher bovine and ovine meat prices, which outweighed largely stable pig meat quotations and lower poultry meat prices.

Provisional anti-dumping measures mean tariffs up to 62% for some EU pork exporters.

Nigeria’s government has partnered with ACCI and NACCIMA to boost livestock development, remove bottlenecks and strengthen the agricultural value chain.



FAO supports Nigeria’s agriculture with trained veterinary paraprofessionals, addressing gaps in animal health services in rural areas.

AMIE backs South Africa’s meat export plan, supporting government efforts to boost trade resilience amid foot-and-mouth disease challenges.

China's pork supply has increased recently, leading to a slight decline in pork prices.

Global export prices of barley and maize rose, while those of sorghum and wheat declined.

The increase was primarily driven by higher bovine and ovine meat prices, along a slight increase in poultry meat quotations, while pig meat prices declined.

Exports of U.S. pork bounced back in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

