The Vakinankaratra dairy chain has not regained its original position after last year's crisis. The breeders are also worried about the future of the sector in the face of the second wave of covid epidemics ...

According to Mr. Raherisoa Edmond Philippe, of Betafo, currently, these dairy cows are just stories. Spending is the main problem for dairy farmers in Vakinankaratra, said the president of the cooperative KOPRATA, a dairy farmer. The needs for mass production are high, but the price of milk is unsatisfactory. The price of provandis and even the cost of growing fodder are increasing. Another problem, said Raherisoa Edmond Philippe, the expense of production and the increase in the number of generations and breeds ....

Mr. Raveloarijaona or Ravelo, a dairy farmer in Antsirabe, also confirms what has been said. For him, support for the training of breeders is not a priority, but helping them with food for the animals is the most appropriate support ...

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Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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