Purpose: The growth of the catfish farming industry in Ghana has created opportunities for economic advancement and food security; however, significant risks threaten its sustainability. This study aims to propose a comprehensive risk management fram...
Ghana has taken a decisive step to shrink its meat import bill and breathe new life into rural economies. The government, together with ECOWAS and international partners, has launched a US$10 million livestock initiative designed to modernize the val...
This study examined the presence and effects of asymmetric price transmission (APT) in Nigeria's livestock markets, focusing on cattle, sheep, and goat markets across four states. The research was motivated by concerns over market inefficiencies and...
Livestock, particularly cattle, are an integral part of livelihoods in rural sub-Saharan Africa. However, diseases such as African animal trypanosomosis (AAT) have limited the potential of this important sector in the rural household economy. Using a...
This paper analyzes the demand for meat in Egypt for the period 1990–2005 using the linearized Almost Ideal Demand System to estimate own-price, cross-price and expenditure elasticities. It found that the Marshallian own-price elasticity was the high...
This study compares the environmental impact (i.e. feed intake, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions) of 12 different calf-production systems to produce a calf weighing 190 kg to 220 kg. A farm-level static model and a national-level dynami...
This study aimed to investigate the present scenario of chicken husbandry and breeding practices in the rural districts of Sidama Region, southern Ethiopia.
This price bulletin was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi with the goal of providing clear and accurate information on the weekly variation of retail prices for selected agricultural commodities that are important for food security and nutriti...
This price bulletin was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi with the goal of providing clear and accurate information on the weekly variation of retail prices for selected agricultural commodities that are important for food security and nutriti...
Livestock markets influence income generation for producers, but also accessibility and affordability of highly nutritious animal-sourced foods for consumers. Despite their importance, the functioning of livestock markets in lower-income countries is...
In recent years, some private sector players in Uganda have invested in testing systems to detect aflatoxin in animal feeds. The goal is to prevent milk and meat contamination. Others have developed refrigeration units that are powered with biogas fr...
Without sustainable growth of its livestock sector, Africa is expected to import up to a fifth of meat and milk within the next 30 years.