Khartoum: The Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Professor Ahmed Al-Tijani Al-Mansouri, held a video conference with the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Butana University, Dr. Mahmoud Yagoub, as part of the ministry's collaboration with Sudanese universities to develop the sector and increase meat and dairy production.
According to Sudan News Agency, during the meeting, the Minister and University Chancellor discussed establishing a cooperative association for professors to stabilize their positions and provide them with practical projects. This includes initiatives in goat and sheep breeding, fish farming, and beekeeping for honey production. The projects will be financed through banks on easy terms, utilizing the university's 300-acre land. Plans also include building an oil factory to produce ombaz, a protein-rich byproduct of oilseed processing used as livestock feed.
The discussion extended to the establishment of a modern camel racetrack intended to attract Gulf investors, along with projects for breeding deer and birds. Professor Al-Mansouri emphasized the potential of the Camel Research Centre to support the production of organic meat products, such as burgers, sausages, and meatballs, as well as leather manufacturing to access European markets.
He further mentioned that the Wali of Al-Gadarif has approved granting the ministry land for a livestock production city. This city will focus on producing organic meat not currently available in Sudan, aligning with the ministry's national strategy, particularly in the field of fish farming.