livestock and fisheries

In Paouignan, work on the cassava processing unit is progressing quickly. It is there, in the heart of the Hills, that the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Mr. Adin Yeton BLOUKOUNON GOUBALAN, set one of the first milestones of a three-day tour, from June 11 to 13, 2026, which took him to Glazoué then to Parakou. Everywhere, the same slogan, carried by the Head of State, Romuald WADAGNI: produce more, and transform on site. The message contrasts with decades of Beninese agricultu…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) recently received a delegation from W6, a technical cooperation initiative from Colombia. During an extensive presentation to Minister Mike Noersalim, the possibilities for strategic cooperation in the field of agricultural innovation, technological support and knowledge exchange were explored to stimulate the Surinamese production sector. In addition to Minister Noersalim, the coordinator of the International Relations Service (IB), En…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) held a crucial meeting with representatives of the Chinese company Jiangxi Green Recycling Co., Ltd. on Monday, June 8, 2026. During this meeting, the official starting signal was given for the operationalization of the second phase of the Agricultural Technical Cooperation project (ChinaAid) in Suriname. The project is aimed at large-scale technological support, training and the introduction of new crops to take Surinamese agricultural …

• 16 organizations will receive aircraft to support the work of micro, small and medium-sized producers. • INA grants scholarship to the first group of 41 producers with training in the use of drones. Thanks to the joint effort of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), the Institute of Rural Development (Inder) and the National Learning Institute (INA), the small and medium-sized producers of our country will have 16 state-of-the-art drones to promote their productive activities, as we…

• Producers will be able to count on technical support and a greater technological offer. • Agreement will be for 4 years. In a joint effort to promote sustainability and efficiency in the Costa Rican sugarcane sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the Sugarcane Industrial Agricultural League (LAICA) have formalized a framework agreement for inter-institutional cooperation. This alliance aims to promote sustainability in the sugarcane sector, promoting more efficient practi…

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said food security is a cornerstone of national security, independence, and social stability, praising the country’s farmers and agricultural producers for safeguarding the nation’s food supply.In a message marking Agricultural Jihad Week on Thursday, Pezeshkian paid tribute to Iran's farmers, livestock breeders, villagers, nomads, and all those active in the agricultural sector, describing them as the main pillars of production and the guardians of the cou…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) today started a two-day markoesa training in the Wanica district. The aim of the training is to provide participants with the knowledge, guidance and motivation to develop into successful markoesa producers and entrepreneurs. The training is provided in the context of the Markoesa Outgrowers Project by the Agricultural Research, Marketing and Processing Directorate (LOAV) of LVV in collaboration with the Presidential Working Group “From…

In Parakou, this Friday June 12, 2026, the country's best cotton farmers are in the spotlight. The celebration, established by the Interprofessional Cotton Association (AIC) to salute field performances, takes on a particular resonance this year: it is part of the dynamic of relaunching a strategic sector, long a driving force of the Beninese economy. Leading producer in the West African sub-region, Benin has seen its production increase from more than 700,000 tonnes to around 500,000 tonnes ove…

Santo Domingo.-The Executive Directorate of National Irrigation Technology (TNR) and the Community Higher Technical Institute (ITSC) formalized an inter-institutional cooperation agreement that will allow the implementation of the first Higher Technical Program in Agricultural Irrigation in the country, an initiative designed to strengthen specialized training in the agricultural sector and promote more efficient management of water resources. The agreement was signed by the executive director …

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution in order to successfully implement the tasks set for the development of agriculture in the country during the Revival of the new era of a stable state, to further increase the production of agricultural and food products, and to create a reliable food supply. According to the document, the State Association of Food Industry and the administration of Mary Velayat were instructed to ensure the production of high sugar beet yields by establishing …

Mr. Adin Yeton BLOUKOUNON GOUBALAN took the reins of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MAEP), on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Building F of the Ministerial City in Cotonou. He thus replaces Minister Gaston Cossi DOSSOUHOUI, in office since Monday, October 30, 2017. In the presence of Ministry executives, parents and friends, the new Minister announced eight (08) priorities for the sector. Mr. Adin Yeton BLOUKOUNON GOUBALAN has given himself a compass at the head of the Ministry o…

SPEECH DELIVERED BY H.E THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA, MR. ADAMA BARROW, AT THE LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF KR2 TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my singular pleasure to preside over the launching ceremony of the KR2 state-of-the-earth tractors and accessories exhibited here. For making this occasion a reality, my profound thanks go to the People of Japan and toHis Excellency, the Ambassador of Japan to The …

Speaking during the opening session of the seventh(7th) Cabinet Meeting of 2026, President Boakai stressed the critical role of agriculture in transforming Liberia's economy, creating jobs, and reducing the country's dependence on imported food. The meeting was held at the Tea-House of the Executive Mansion under the theme: Leveraing Agriculture for Growth and Improved Livelihood.” The President noted that without the needed support to farmers and agriculture in general in order to increase pr…