New logistics links between Russia, Oman, and Africa could shorten delivery times and support grain trade across the continent, according to Russian economist Vitaly Melyantsev.
The World Bank says West Africa can achieve rice self-sufficiency, but only if countries strengthen the entire value chain and make local rice competitive with imports.
The continent increased investment and more than doubled its agricultural research workforce over the past two decades, but major gaps remain between regions.
The facility will have an annual feed production capacity of 400,000 tonnes and is expected to become operational in 2027.
The company also signed a joint feed trial protocol with USSEC, marking a new phase of collaboration focused on soybean-based poultry nutrition in Southeast Asia