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The State Department of Education (Seed) in Sergipe, Brazil, is working to strengthen family farming and ensure healthier and more diverse school meals for students in the State Public School System. As part of this effort, the Department of School Feeding (DAE) held a meeting to map production and provide
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The Government of Amapa has committed to supporting family farming in the state, delivering R$250,000 in support kits to 23 rural producers in the municipalities of Ferreira Gomes, Porto Grande, and Pedra Branca do Amapari. This initiative is part of the rural production strengthening program implemented by the
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Emater's rural credit projects in Jacunda, Para, have paved the way for two cattle ranchers to access R$300,000 to buy more head of cattle, while three families are expecting to receive over half a million reais to expand their beef cattle farming. The funds are being
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Researchers at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Central Potato Research Institute have made significant strides in bioethanol production from starchy crops. A recent review paper highlights the importance of efficient and environmentally friendly processes, touting advanced technologies such as enzymatic hydrolysis and Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF). These
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A recent working visit to Vietnam's Mekong Delta by a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) delegation highlighted significant progress in the "Fertilize Right" project, a four-year initiative promoting innovative and sustainable rice production. The project, funded by the USDA and implemented by the International Rice Research
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In Lanzhou, Minle County of Gansu Province, the autumn harvest has concluded, and replanting activities have begun. Villagers in Fengle Town are busily sowing oat grass in the fields that previously held wheat crops. This practice, which involves planting oats after wheat, has become increasingly popular among farmers in the
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Maize is a vital crop for Ethiopia's agricultural sector, with approximately 8.96 million smallholder farmers engaged in its cultivation. The crop is vulnerable to diseases and pests, which affects its yield. Researchers from the Ethiopian Agricultural Research Institute have been working to enhance maize productivity through genetic
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In a pioneering effort to boost rural development in Piaui, Brazil, the Secretariat of Family Agriculture (SAF) has launched a program to promote poultry farming through the production of the native black-and-cinnamon chicken breed. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development (MDS), aims to improve the
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The 2025 Glendale Show hosted the first-ever Herd Competition, honoring the outstanding cattle farming achievements across north Northumberland and the Borders. Renowned livestock farmer Forrest Irving judged the competition, which attracted entries from top region beef producers. The event's quality and feedback from farmers were deemed exceptional, with
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Mulin Township, Chongxin County, Gansu Province, is experiencing its golden season for harvesting silage corn. To ensure a successful harvest, the township has mobilized large-scale breeders, professional cooperatives, and breeding communities to carry out corn silage work in a scientific and orderly manner. This collaborative effort aims to guarantee the
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A new study on sustainable food systems, published in the Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems journal, reveals that Geographical Indications for Agricultural Products (GIAP) have the potential to drive agricultural green transformation. The researchers, from Jiangsu Open University, analyzed provincial panel data from China spanning 2004 to 2022 and found
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Researchers at the Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China have highlighted the significant threat posed by mycotoxins to food safety and public health. Mycotoxins are produced by fungi and can cause extensive cellular damage, posing a risk to humans and the harvesting and storage of
