Keywords: Livestock


Morocco and the United States Explore New Agricultural Research Partnerships to Boost Climate Resilience

Morocco and the United States are exploring new avenues for scientific cooperation in agriculture, with a focus on climate resilience, crop improvement and sustainable farming practices, following talks between Morocco’s National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) and the National Association......

South Africa tightens livestock rules as cattle theft continues to rise

South Africa is preparing to tighten regulations governing the ownership, possession, transportation and sale of livestock as authorities seek to tackle a growing problem of animal theft that is costing farmers billions of rand each year. More than 152,000 animals were reported stolen during the previous......

Morocco’s red meat crisis: imports fail to bring prices down

The expansion of red meat imports has yet to translate into a significant reduction in prices across Morocco, leaving consumers facing continued pressure on household budgets. Despite efforts to increase supply through foreign purchases, the domestic market remains affected by structural shortages and......

Morocco beef prices top MAD 140 as frozen imports from Brazil approach

Beef prices in Morocco have climbed beyond MAD 140 per kilogram in some regions, putting renewed pressure on consumers and prompting meat-sector professionals to look toward additional imports to strengthen domestic supply. Frozen beef shipments, particularly from Brazil, are expected to begin arriving......

Portugal urges EU to fund shepherds behind ‘firefighting goats’ strategy

Portugal is calling on the European Union to help finance a traditional but increasingly important method of preventing wildfires: paying shepherds to graze goats, sheep and cattle in areas at high risk of fire. Portuguese Agriculture Minister José Manuel Fernandes has argued that the country......

Agricultural Crisis in France: Annie Genevard Warns of Heavy Costs After an Unusual Summer

Five heatwaves, persistent drought, and exceptional wildfires have severely weakened French agriculture during the summer of 2026. Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard acknowledges a nationwide crisis and announces a meeting of prefects on August 27 to precisely assess the losses and prepare for the future. A......

Cows can recognize human faces and voices, study finds

Cattle are capable of distinguishing familiar humans from strangers using both sight and hearing, according to a study published on May 20 in the journal PLOS One. Researchers found that cows do not merely differentiate known faces from unfamiliar ones. They can also match a caregiver's voice to......

Authorities intensify livestock supply monitoring ahead of Eid al-Adha

Authorities in Morocco have stepped up oversight of livestock markets as Eid al-Adha approaches, focusing on the availability of sheep and goats and the balance between supply and demand. A coordination meeting held via video conference brought together officials from the ministries of the Interior and......

Morocco and France renew agricultural partnership with new joint initiatives

Morocco and France have relaunched their agricultural cooperation during a high-level meeting held on April 21 in Meknès, on the sidelines of the 18th International Agriculture Show in Morocco. The session brought together Ahmed El Bouari and Annie Genevard, alongside institutional, scientific,......