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Africa Sustainable Livestock 2050: Business models along the cattle dairy value chain in Ethiopia. The FAO partnered with the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP) to understand and document the various business models along the cattle dairy value chain nodes in Ada’a and Sululta districts. Dairy businesses are highly heterogeneous in Ethiopia and, even though…

Over the past ten months, 21.29 million doses of animal vaccines have been exported. The National Institute of Animal Health of Ethiopia said it has exported 21.29 million doses of vaccines in the past ten months. As a result, the institute earned $ 800,000 by exporting its vaccines to neighboring 26 other African countries. Compared…

Mastitis reduces the milk yield of individual infected cows and the profit potential of the entire dairy operation. A study published in 2015 showed the cost per case of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days of lactation is $444. Breakdown of costs for clinical mastitis: Milk production loss: 31% Veterinary fees and drug costs:…

International milk prices rose while volumes fell in this month’s first Global Dairy Trade auction held by GDT Events, reported Reuters. The GDT Price Index rose 1.5%, with an average selling price of $4,656 per tonne, in the auction held on Tuesday. The index fell 2.9% at the previous sale, according to GDT Events. A…

A new study on Ethiopia’s smallholder dairy value chain suggested that solar appliances have the potential to help dairy farmers overcome major challenges such as feed scarcity, low milk quality, and inefficient butter churning methods. According to Precise’s Consult report, Ethiopia has Africa’s largest cattle population yet still imports dairy products to meet local demand. As per…

The Flexible Multi-Partner Mechanism (FMM) recently funded a new Subprogramme on Global Network of Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs. The Subprogramme aims to accelerate the development of digital innovation in the agri-food sector. This network of in-country innovation hubs, established by FAO and country institutions, supports farmers and value chain actors. The Subprogramme focuses especially on…