By: Eve Kamba and Joe Antonyo Training plays a crucial role in the success of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI), ensuring our partners are well-prepared for their roles and responsibilities.  Our training program utilizes a structured framework consisting of  needs assessments, resource development, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. By identifying skill gaps, developing tailored training resources, and engaging stakeholders, World Poultry Foundation (WPF) ensures the knowledge transfer of key skills, effective implementation of APMI and ..read more

By: Eve Kamba, Maureen Stickel and, Jan de Jonge If you’ve been following the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI) Blog series, you’ve walked through the intricacies of private sector partner selection, the complex planning stages, and the establishment of a robust supply chain. Now, our focus shifts to the crucial players on the ground who make up the supply chain and ensure profitability for every individual involved. These key players include Field Service Representatives (FSRs), Brooder Units (BUs), and Small-Scale Producers (SSPs). In this blog we will spotlight the efforts of ..read more

Operational Assistant, Atlanta Area, USA Part time Consultant Position Applications Due by January 26, 2024 The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) is seeking a motivated and organized individual to support a diverse range of operational and administrative needs. Location: Huntsville, Alabama or Atlanta, Georgia area (Preferred). Successful candidate should be located within a 4-hour driving distance to Atlanta. Consultancy Type: part-time (up to 20 hours per week) for 1 year, with potential for renewal Anticipated Start: February 2024 Renumeration: $22.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experienc ..read more

By: Randall Ennis, Jan de Jonge and Joe Antonio At the heart of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI) lies a critical element – the supply chain. The APMI program hinges on efficient logistics for dual-purpose poultry (DPP) procurement, vaccine supply, feed ingredients, and distribution channels. A resilient supply chain cultivates trust and assurance throughout the value chain, crucial for both Brooder Units and Small Scale Producers, who are highly sensitive to factors like price fluctuations, input availability, and chick survival rates. “Security of supply is the success and ..read more

The board of directors of the World Poultry Foundation hereby go on record in commendation of Alan Habegger for his dedicated service that contributed to the formation of the World Poultry Foundation (WPF) by virtue of his leadership with the predecessor organization to the WPF, the USAPEEC International Poultry Development Program (UIPDP).  It was in Alan’s capacity as General Director of the US/Russian joint venture broiler project, known as Elinar Broiler, that enabled UIPDP to succeed and which served as the catalyst for the WPF, which is now credited with bringing poultry and incomes ..read more

A free mobile app for chicken farmers is set to make optimal poultry nutrition easier, while also helping farmers save money and improve profits. The FeedMixer App, now available on the Apple and Google Play Stores, is designed by poultry nutrition experts at the Poultry Science Department at the University of Georgia in the US and funded by the World Poultry Foundation, to address a major challenge farmers face. Chicken farmers around the world are increasingly self-mixing their chicken feed due to rising commercial feed costs and limited supply of certain grains in some areas. However, many ..read more

By: Randall Ennis, Maureen Stickel and Jan de Jonge Partner selection plays a crucial role in the success of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI). The selection process involves careful assessment and consideration of various factors to identify committed and capable partners who can drive the implementation of APMI effectively and profitably. By establishing partnerships with local private-sector poultry companies, the APMI aims to create sustainable dual-purpose poultry value chains that provide affordable protein to rural communities. In this blog post, we will delve into th ..read more

This story is one in a series from Frances Chisholm highlighting stories of lives impacted by World Poultry Foundation programs and workshops both in the U.S. and abroad. We encourage you to learn more about Ms. Chisholm and our poultry projects in South Africa. “It’s very crucial to attend,” was Rhulane Hlungwane’s take on the Poultry Production course at the KwaZulu-Natal Poultry Institute in February 2023.   The young South African raises chickens in batches of 300-500 birds.  She sells them, ten at a time, to the live market and also directly from her site.  Rhulan ..read more

This story is one in a series from Frances Chisholm highlighting stories of lives impacted by World Poultry Foundation programs and workshops both in the U.S. and abroad. We encourage you to learn more about Ms. Chisholm and our poultry projects in South Africa. “I learned to cut handling time from 2-3 minutes to as little as 45 seconds per bird,” exclaimed broiler farmer Bheki Matshenja about the best part of the five-day Managing a Poultry Abattoir course that he attended at the KwaZulu-Natal Poultry Institute, supported by the World Poultry Foundation. “As a result of those practi ..read more

Getting a clear picture of what’s happening in the field is a challenge: Who buys dual-purpose birds? Where are these farmers located? Are birds growing as we’d expect? What do farmers do with the eggs the birds lay? Are farmers earning profits? All important questions. All difficult to answer when your customers span hundreds of kilometers of rough terrain with little cell network reception. Historically, each of our private company partners collected data and reported on activities independently. This approach was costly, inefficient, and frustrating – it was hard to compile information and ..read more