insert_link Business / Economics 10 January 2025 Morning Biz News Update: Growth in Milk Production, Trade Relations, and Economic Challenges Milk Production Surges Namibia’s milk production saw a notable increase in the third quarter, reaching 4.2 million litres, which marks a 7.5% year-on-year growth and an 11% rise compared to the previous quarter. According to the Bank of Namibia, the growth is attributed to the rise in the number of milk-producing cows and technological advancements that have improved production efficiency, reinforcing the positive outlook for the local dairy industry. […] today10 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Antibiotic use on Kenya’s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk By Dishon Muloi, International Livestock Research Institute and Arshnee Moodley, CGIAR System Organization Farmers often use antibiotics to keep their livestock healthy. They’re sometimes used as “quick fixes”, to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccination or provision of clean drinking water. Animal husbandry now accounts for about two thirds of the global consumption of antibiotics. As livestock and fish production […] today22 February, 2024
