Africa’s poultry, pig, and fish sectors are growing fast but remain constrained by the high cost of animal feed — exposing farmers to volatile import prices and fragile global supply chains.
Feed ingredients like soy and fish meal are resource-intensive and carbon-heavy. Overfishing of silverfish in Lake Victoria has further damaged ecosystems and local livelihoods.
Uncontrolled dumping and open burning of waste create greenhouse gas emissions and health hazards. With rapid urbanization, turning waste into a resource has become an urgent priority.
At the same time, youth and women face shrinking employment opportunities. Building circular, local industries can restore both livelihoods and the environment.