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Vitamin D plays a vital role in pig production, according to a recent study published by the University of Ljubljana. The research aimed to determine the serum vitamin D concentration and growth performance in pigs reared on organic farms in different seasons. The study selected 109 Krskopolje pigs, divided into
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Research conducted in Villiers en Bois, France, has uncovered widespread pesticide contamination in farmland environments, contributing to the decline of farmland bird populations. The study compared pesticide exposure levels between organic farming (OF) and conventional farming (CF) environments and found that 84.5% of wild farmland passerines were contaminated with
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Researchers from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education have published a review on recent advancements in solid-phase microextraction (SPME) techniques for the estimation of pesticides in food matrices. The study aimed to address the limitations of conventional SPME methods, including the use of a large quantity of solvents and prolonged
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Research in Changsha, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the significant eutrophication risks posed by runoff losses of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from paddy fields. The study, which has been peer-reviewed, aimed to understand the long-term patterns of losses and mechanisms driving runoff N and
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A recent study by researchers at Northeast Agricultural University has unveiled a multi-scale irrigation optimization framework, known as L-FAI, which aims to improve agricultural water use efficiency in the face of global water scarcity and food security challenges. Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the research integrates
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The NFU Cymru Sustainable Farming Conference, scheduled for September 3 at Ffrith farm in Mold, will showcase farmers' essential contributions to Wales' economic, environmental, social, and cultural well-being. The event will feature insights from industry experts, a farm walk, and a tour of the family-run farm shop, highlighting
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Research from the University of Murcia in Spain has found that high levels of pesticide use are associated with intensive crop production, leading to pesticides contaminating surface and groundwater, posing a significant environmental concern. The study aimed to investigate the effects of four different agro-industrial wastes on the leaching of
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A recent study from Tufts University has found a significant increase in the use of the herbicide 2,4-D on soybean crops in Illinois, with a median increase of 341% between 2017 and 2023. This increase has led to a growing concern for the health and safety of populations living
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The Brazilian state of Bahia has launched a new brand of free-range eggs, Baiano da Gema, which was introduced last weekend during the 10th Expo Pintadas. The brand, launched by the Pintadas Poultry and Swine Producers' Cooperative (Coopaves), is the result of investments by the State Government through the
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The state of Bahia is set to showcase its family farming products at SuperBahia 2025, a trade fair that will connect local producers with supermarkets and wholesalers. The event, organized by the state government, aims to promote local production chains and expand markets for family farming enterprises. Over 400 agribusinesses
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The Cabinet has approved a comprehensive review of licences, permits, levies, and fees in the agriculture sector, focusing on the livestock, dairy farming, and stockfeeds sub-sectors. This move is in line with President Mnangagwa's directive to ease doing business in the country, with a commitment to review the
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The state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, has launched the State Fair of Family Farming and Rural Tourism, also known as Feaftur, in the city of Caceres. The fair, part of the International Sport Fishing Festival (Fipe) program, aims to promote family farming and rural tourism as alternative sources of income.
