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In recent years, researchers have been exploring new approaches to improve poultry nutrition and maintain optimal gut health, driven by concerns about feedstuff availability, elevated costs, and consumer preference for healthy animal products. At the University of Alexandria, Egypt, researchers have been investigating the use of novel dietary supplements and
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A new study on integrated crop-livestock farming systems in China has shed light on the significance of farm resilience in the face of volatile climatic, economic, and social environments. Research conducted by a team of scientists from Zhejiang University, with funding from various Chinese institutions, has demonstrated the effectiveness of
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Researchers from the University of Buea in Cameroon have conducted a study on the fertilizer value of vermicompost and poultry manure to enhance soil health and yield of sweet bitter-leaf, Vernonia hymenolepis. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of these sustainable options in improving soil fertility and crop production.
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A recent study by researchers from the University of Padua in Italy has highlighted the potential of essential oils in reducing the use of antibiotics in poultry farming. The study, published in the Worlds Poultry Science Journal, found that essential oils and their bioactive constituents can be an effective strategy
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A new report highlights the significance of digital literacy in advancing agricultural modernization and fostering the development of a formidable agricultural nation in rural China. The research underscores that digital literacy not only expands land acreage but also facilitates the management of land parcels through contiguous and integrated management. The
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Research conducted in Spain suggests that intensive agriculture is a significant contributor to the decline in farmland bird populations, particularly aerial insectivores. The study analyzed the breeding performance of the Red-necked Nightjar, a ground-nesting bird species, under organic and conventional intensive farming practices. The results show that while the breeding
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Research conducted by the University of the Basque Country (UPV) has shed light on the effects of human-driven landscape transformations on bat foraging activity. The study, funded by the Ministerio De Ciencia, Innovación Y Universidades and the Eusko Jaurlaritza, found that land-use modifications and agricultural intensification negatively impact bat foraging
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A new study by researchers from Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Iran has aimed to estimate the type and amount of feed required for the production of livestock and poultry products in the country. The study analyzed the metabolizable energy of the feed and conversion efficiency
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The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has made a significant move towards sustainable urban farming by launching an experimental organic farming project on a 1.5-acre civic-owned plot in Patlipada. The brainchild of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, this initiative is believed to be the first of its kind by any
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A recent study conducted at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Centre of Excellence for Organic Farming in Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, has provided a comprehensive database of various soil types in Haryana, India. The research aimed to enlighten the key processes controlling the underground ecosystem and to classify soils
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Research from the University of Belgrade has analyzed the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform for the period 2023-2027, highlighting key goals, objectives, and elements of the reformed policy. The research emphasizes the importance of strategic plans, direct payments, and new environmental solutions within both pillars of CAP. However, concerns
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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has officially launched a N100 million Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme to transform agricultural practices among smallholder farmers across the state. The initiative, launched in partnership with the African Union development agency-New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD), aims to enhance food security and
