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Researchers from the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute have recently conducted a study to assess the livelihood status of native chicken farmers in Bangladesh, their rate of profitability, constraints, and suggestions for addressing these issues. The primary data were collected from a random sample of 260 native chicken-rearing farmers across six
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Nigeria's rural communities have long been plagued by the destructive herder-farmer conflicts that arise from the age-old practice of open grazing. However, a breakthrough crop, alfalfa, is now poised to transform not only the livestock sector but also the nation's approach to food security. The legume,
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Over 100 families from the Tambai-Acu Quilombola Community in Mocajuba, Para, have received Family Farming Registries (CAF) from the Para State Government through the Para State Technical Assistance and Rural Extension Company (Emater-Para). This initiative enables the quilombola families to access public policies for social development and food security, such
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Research from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover in Germany has investigated the potential of poultry by-products, particularly feather meal, as sustainable protein sources for pet foods. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of feather meals differing in processing and origin on nutrient digestibility and fecal quality in dogs.
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Fuqing Venture Capital Group has made a significant milestone in its global expansion by successfully securing its first African export project. The group, based in Fuqing County of Fujian Province, leveraged its global import and export platform to purchase poultry equipment for a local merchant and export it to Senegal,
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Recent research at the University of Tsukuba has shed light on the complex and multifaceted relationship between humans and poultry in Japan. According to the study, poultry meat and eggs are essential sources of high-quality animal protein worldwide. However, in Japan, poultry has traditionally held a symbolic and spiritual significance,
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Wild pollinators play a critical role in crop production, yet they are increasingly threatened by agricultural intensification and habitat loss. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Wurzburg found that wild pollinators and honeybees respond differently to landscape-scale organic farming, and that increasing organic farming at the
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The poultry industry is navigating a challenging landscape due to the European Union's ban on antibiotics as growth promoters, implemented in 2006. In response to this shift, researchers have been exploring alternative methods to support the health and growth of livestock. Organic acids and their salts have emerged
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Organic farming is one of the sectors that best meets the objectives of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Rural Development Program (RDP) in Bulgaria, with its development linked to various drivers such as support provided, market developments, and a facilitating environment. The Institute of Agricultural Economics conducted a
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A new study on organic farming practices conducted by researchers at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia has yielded significant findings on the benefits of organic management for soil fertility and quality. The research, funded by the Ministry of Education, Science And Technological Development of The Republic of Serbia,
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Research conducted by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation has shed light on the viability of extracting oil from pumpkin seeds using expeller pressing. The study, published in the Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, aimed to investigate the oil yield, quality, fatty acid profile, and bioactive compounds present
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As autumn crops in Gansu Province, including apples, corn, and peppers, approach harvest time, persistent rain has severely hampered the process. To ensure food security, Qingyang City has prioritized the autumn grain harvest and launched an all-out effort to mobilize resources and personnel to assist farmers in completing the harvest.
