{"id":8768,"date":"2025-09-23T10:14:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T10:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/?p=8768"},"modified":"2025-10-06T09:14:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:14:49","slug":"unlocking-africas-animal-feed-potential-a-conversation-with-de-heus-country-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/unlocking-africas-animal-feed-potential-a-conversation-with-de-heus-country-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking Africa\u2019s Animal Feed Potential &#8211; A Conversation with De Heus Country Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest episode of The Diaspora Desk Podcast takes a closer look at the future of animal feed in Africa with the Country Manager of Koudijs\/De Heus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion highlights how animal feed is central to food security, economic growth, and agribusiness innovation across the continent. From sourcing and sustainability to empowering farmers and tapping into new markets, the conversation explores both the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa\u2019s agricultural landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This insightful dialogue sheds light on how companies like De Heus are working with local partners to strengthen agricultural value chains and create long-term impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcfa Watch the full interview on YouTube&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fOfvdl301RQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The latest episode of The Diaspora Desk Podcast takes a closer look at the future of animal feed in Africa with the Country Manager of Koudijs\/De Heus. The discussion highlights how animal feed is central to food security, economic growth, and agribusiness innovation across the continent. 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