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As the agriculture sector in Kenya continues to grow, experts are advocating for organic urban farming as a means to increase nutritional intake and reduce health risks associated with the use of chemical pesticides. The Agriculture Society of Kenya (ASK) is taking the lead by promoting chemical-free kitchen farming, showcasing
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Indonesia and Argentina are strengthening their economic bonds through mutually beneficial cooperation in the trade of cattle, beef, horticultural commodities, and processed chicken meat. The two countries are discussing ways to enhance trade, with Argentina planning to export beef and cattle to Indonesia to meet the country's high
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The European Union's agricultural imports from Ukraine are set to face significant changes, with the current duty-free access potentially coming to an end. Agriculture Minister Marek Vyborny expressed concerns that setting standard tariffs would hurt Ukraine's economy, which is already facing Russian aggression. Meanwhile, European producers
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Climate change is affecting agriculture in Nigeria, where 31 million people face food insecurity, according to the World Food Program. The changing weather patterns have led to prolonged dry spells and excessive rain, causing water bodies to dry up, impacting crop yields and famers' livelihoods. Efforts to recover from
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The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has initiated a Small Hydro-Power (SHP) project, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), to enhance Nigeria's agricultural sector. The SHP initiative, titled "Promoting Small Hydropower Development and Circular Economy Approaches in Nigeria," aims to boost food value chains
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Researchers from the Institute of Animal Biology have published new findings on the effects of heat stress on poultry farming, highlighting the importance of antioxidant defenses in maintaining animal health. The study investigated the impact of artificially induced heat stress on the antioxidant system and lipid peroxidation products in the
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Recent research published in Microorganisms has shed light on the potential connection between poultry farming and Escherichia albertii infections in humans. The study, conducted by researchers at the Federal Budget Institution of Science, found that poultry may serve as a significant reservoir for this pathogen, which can cause gastritis and
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Scientists at Selcuk University in Turkey conducted a study to evaluate the effects of replacing poultry fat with black soldier fly larvae fat in dog diets. The research, published in the Veterinary Sciences journal, found that using black soldier fly larvae fat resulted in improved digestibility, reduced lipid oxidation, and
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Research conducted by University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers has shed new light on Sydney's agricultural capacity. According to the study, which employed a critical Geographic Information System (GIS) approach, Sydney's metropolitan landscape is not entirely unsuitable for agriculture, challenging the current development and planning
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The US tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes set to begin in mid-July has prompted intense lobbying from Mexico's growers, who claim it would harm both countries. With a significant portion of Mexico's tomato crop exported to the US, the penalty could lead to higher prices and
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Research conducted by Ying Wang and colleagues has shed light on the characteristics of Yunnan potato landraces, highlighting their unique appearances, sensory, and nutritional traits. The study, published in the journal Foods, drew on data from 48 landraces from Yunnan Province, compared with seven commercially bred varieties. The findings suggest
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The sudden pause of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme has sparked anger among farmers, who were left in uncertainty after being told they would receive six weeks' notice if the scheme closed. The decision to reopen the schemes to farmers who had applied, but not yet received funding,
