From the Field

By: Phumzile Mkhungo | eNhlanhleni, Underberg Originally published at NewzSA.co.za Photo: MEC Thembeni kaMadlopha- Mthethwa for Agriculture & Rural Development propelling planting season Launch Picture by: Phumzile Mkhungo KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has called on young people to take up farming and turn agriculture ...

By: The World Poultry Foundation Team  The Poultry Multiplication Initiative (PMI) is built around a clear lifecycle. After an intensive startup phase in the first and second years—when profitability is dissected, Parent Stock farms and hatcheries are set up, the WPF data tracking system, CommCare, is introduced, and private-sector ...

By: World Poultry Foundation In 2024, the World Poultry Foundation (WPF) was honored to join the Sustainable Transformation of Enterprises in the Poultry Sector (STEPS) program in Lesotho, a U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food for Progress-funded initiative implemented by Land O’Lakes Venture37 (V37). Our role focused on laying ...

By: Randall Ennis, Maureen Stickel, James Ferns and Jan de Jonge Profitability is at the heart of the World Poultry Foundation’s (WPF) African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI). APMI is a poultry sector development program focusing on long-term sustainability and scalability. Launching a Dual-Purpose Poultry (DPP) business requires significant upfront ...

In-Country Coordinator (Senegal) Consultant Position Applications Due by March 7th 2025 We are seeking an In-Country Coordinator based in Senegal to support the implementation of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI). This role will involve working closely with local partners, monitoring program progress, and facilitating coordination among stakeholders to ensure the ...

In-Country Coordinator (Sierra Leone) Consultant Position Applications Due by March 7th 2025 We are seeking an In-Country Coordinator based in Sierra Leone to support the implementation of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI). This role will involve working closely with local partners, monitoring program progress, and facilitating coordination among stakeholders to ...

In-Country Coordinator (The Gambia) Consultant Position Applications Due by March 7th 2025 We are seeking an In-Country Coordinator based in The Gambia to support the implementation of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI). This role will involve working closely with local partners, monitoring program progress, and facilitating coordination among stakeholders to ...

Business Development Manager (focus on rural African Markets) Consultant Position Applications Due by January 25th, 2026 The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) is seeking a motivated individual to drive impactful sales and marketing strategies across The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Madagascar, and more!   Location: Remote position Consultancy Duration:  1 year, with potential for ...

By: Taylor Yess and Leelee Puthumile Ngwenya, Marketing Manager for Hybrid Poultry Farm  The African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI) is an ambitious program designed to address challenges in the poultry value chain in target countries. Through improved access to high-quality poultry inputs, sustainable practices, and capacity-building efforts, APMI empowers rural ...

By: Maureen Stickel and Tokozile Ngwenya At the World Poultry Foundation (WPF), establishing robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems is fundamental to our operations. We establish clear objectives, measurable indicators, and a baseline for ongoing assessment from the outset in each APMI country program. What sets the M&...