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Senegal Pledges to Boost Livestock Sector for Food Sovereignty
Senegal Pledges to Boost Livestock Sector for Food Sovereignty
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The Senegalese city of Kaolack was the venue for the 9th National Livestock Day on Saturday, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye leading the event. Centered... 23.02.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on Saturday that the government will focus on the livestock sector as a key part of its food sovereignty policy.He underscored the crucial role of the private sector in keeping domestic products competitive and highlighted the need for a sustainable production system that meets consumer demands.Furthermore, President Faye introduced key measures to improve the livestock ecosystem, which include securing access to essential resources like animal feed and establishing community agricultural cooperatives. These initiatives aim to retain young people in their communities while tackling unemployment and curbing irregular migration.On the issue of livestock theft, the head of state instructed the prime minister to quickly work with ministries and other stakeholders to organize a national consultation. The objective is to formulate a coordinated plan that addresses the multifaceted challenge of this problem.Additionally, the president noted that the government will focus on diversifying production chains and called for a comprehensive strategy. This strategy should encompass origin certification and promote products branded "Made in Senegal."
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Senegal Pledges to Boost Livestock Sector for Food Sovereignty
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The Senegalese city of Kaolack was the venue for the 9th National Livestock Day on Saturday, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye leading the event. Centered on the theme "The valorization of animal products, a stimulator for food sovereignty," the day gathered numerous stakeholders from the livestock sector and local authorities.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye
Faye announced on Saturday that the government will focus on the livestock sector as a key part of its food sovereignty policy.
"Animal production generated nearly 847 billion CFA francs ($1.36 billion) in our country in 2023, demonstrating the vitality of this sub-sector, where significant progress has been achieved thanks to dedicated efforts," he said during the opening ceremony, as cited by media.
He underscored the crucial role of the private sector in keeping domestic products competitive and highlighted the need for a sustainable production system that meets consumer demands.
Furthermore, President Faye
introduced key measures to improve the livestock ecosystem, which include securing access to essential resources like animal feed and establishing community agricultural cooperatives. These initiatives aim to retain young people in their communities while tackling unemployment and curbing irregular migration.
On the issue of livestock
theft, the head of state instructed the prime minister to quickly work with ministries and other stakeholders to organize a national consultation. The objective is to formulate a coordinated plan that addresses the multifaceted challenge of this problem.
Additionally, the president noted that the
government will focus on diversifying production chains and called for a comprehensive strategy. This strategy should encompass origin certification and promote products branded "Made in Senegal."
