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The state of Bahia in Brazil achieved a significant milestone with the International Congress of Functional Nutrition in São Paulo, where products from Bahian cooperatives received the VP Seal, a certification granted by the VP College, a world reference in functional nutrition. The VP Seal attests to the quality, safety,
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Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology have published a groundbreaking study on sustainable food and agriculture, shedding light on the intersectionality of gender and group membership in indigenous climate adaptation strategies in dryland communities. The study analyzed data from 299 farming households across six rural communities
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The National Meeting on Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture, a two-day conference in Brasilia, has brought together representatives from various sectors to evaluate achievements and plan new actions for the National AUP Program. Established in 2023, the program aims to promote urban agriculture and food sovereignty, and has made significant strides
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Pakistan and Iran are expanding their agricultural cooperation with a high-level Iranian delegation scheduled to visit Pakistan within two weeks to finalize arrangements for the export of Pakistani corn to Iran. The move comes as both countries reaffirm their commitment to implementing decisions taken by the Joint Committee on Agricultural
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A recent study on sustainable food and agriculture has shed light on the effectiveness of sustainable agricultural practices among vegetable farmers in Bangladesh. Conducted by researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University, the study aimed to evaluate the perceived efficacy of these practices, identify influencing factors, and outline challenges faced by farmers.
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Research conducted by scholars at Nanjing Agricultural University has revealed significant benefits of contract farming in improving household income and alleviating rural poverty among smallholder poultry farmers in Kenya. The study, which analyzed data from 410 smallholder farmers, found that contract farming led to a substantial increase in household income,
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Research published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology has shown that aquaponic farming presents a promising approach for developing sustainable food systems by combining plant and aquatic organism production. A commercial aquaponic farm was subjected to a longitudinal microbiological assessment of hygiene and food safety, with researchers finding no
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Researchers from China Agricultural University have published a new study on organic farming, highlighting its benefits for microbial community structure and functional diversity in citrus orchards. The study, funded by The National Key Research And Development Program of China, aimed to investigate how organic and conventional farming practices affect the
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To accurately formulate agricultural policies and protect farmers' income, Yongchang County in Gansu Province has optimized its survey sample structure and improved the agricultural product cost survey system. On September 11, the county held a ceremony to display plaques and certificates for nationally designated agricultural product cost survey households.
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As part of a regional initiative to promote organic livestock farming, the Department of Agriculture (DA) 13 in Caraga distributed 50 heads of cattle to 50 farmers in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. The beneficiaries, residents of six barangays, were chosen based on their ability to raise cattle in pasture areas
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Researchers at Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the study of sugarcane glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenases (GAPDH), which play a crucial role in plant growth, development, and plant-pathogen interactions. The team identified 24, 75, and 91 GAPDH genes in Saccharum spontaneum, sugarcane cultivar R570, and XTT22, respectively.
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The NFU has welcomed the sentencing of seven men who targeted farms in Shropshire and Wales, stealing property worth millions during a prolonged crime spree. The gang, led by Wayne Price, was sentenced to a combined total of 25 years and five months in prison for their involvement in nearly
