Agricultural industry
A new study on poultry farming in semi-arid soils has yielded promising results, as researchers at the University of Agriculture Peshawar in Pakistan have evaluated the combined effects of rock phosphate (RP), poultry manure (PM), and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) on soil nutrient dynamics and maize performance under field conditions. According
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In Zimbabwe, global leaders are gathering for the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15), a critical moment for addressing the pressing issues of food security and environmental resilience. Wetlands play a vital role in food production, but they are disappearing at an alarming rate.
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In a collaborative effort to revitalize native ecosystems and promote biodiversity, Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture have launched a national biodiversity highway initiative aimed at reconstructing native ecosystems across American farmland. Starting in the Lowery Creek Watershed in Wisconsin, the program aims to create a connected highway of climate-resilient
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The Vietnamese government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the agricultural sector by extending the agricultural land use tax exemption through December 31, 2030. This move is in line with the country's efforts to ensure national food security and promote rural development. The exemption applies to various types
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Research conducted by the Xinjiang Agricultural University has highlighted the significant threat posed by ovine theileriosis to the sheep farming industry in Xinjiang, China. The disease, caused by the genus Theileria, has a 44.5% infection rate among sheep, with the highest infection rate observed in Awati County and the
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Farming businesses in Australia are under pressure to operate with a 2025 cost structure, which means lifting production and productivity to match expenses. According to Nigel Kerin, a highly productive livestock operator in NSW, being average in agriculture is not going to cut it anymore. As climate variability becomes a
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The Mato Grosso State Government has invested R$115.8 million in family farming in municipalities across the Portal da Amazonia, Vale do Juruena, and Vale do Teles Pires consortia since 2019. The investments aim to strengthen local production, access to equipment, inputs, technical assistance, and structural improvements for family
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Brazil has removed its presence from the Hunger Map, a significant achievement for the country, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO/UN). This accomplishment is attributed to the implementation of rural microcredit for family farming by the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR)
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The state of Piaui in Brazil has marked a significant milestone in its internationalization efforts with the export of honey from the Mixed Beekeepers' Cooperative (COMAPI) to Japan. This transaction, facilitated by Investe Piaui, marks the entry of Piaui's family farms into the demanding Asian market and
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Family Farming Quitanda, an initiative of the Social Assistance Fund (SAF) in Piaui, Brazil, brought together dozens of rural producers from Teresina and neighboring municipalities to showcase their products. The event, held in the Karnak Palace garden, was part of the Family Farming Day ceremony and aimed to announce investments
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Researchers from Xinjiang Agricultural University have made a significant breakthrough in agriculture by developing an innovative irrigation strategy that enhances water use efficiency of alfalfa in arid regions. The study, published in the journal Agriculture, found that alternating partial root-zone drying irrigation (APRI) can significantly improve the water use efficiency
Agricultural industry
Researchers from Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences have conducted a comprehensive study on the potential of polyembryonic maize, a type of maize capable of producing multiple seedlings from a single kernel, in agricultural and industrial applications. The study focused on improving seedling quality, which is crucial for crop establishment and
