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After an avian flu outbreak prompted the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's order to cull the flock of nearly 400 ostriches, Universal Ostrich Farms has filed a petition with the federal minister of agriculture and agri-food to rescind the order. The farm, which has operated for 32 years, is
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The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) in Argentina has approved a manual that outlines good practices for commercial family poultry farming. This manual, which was prepared by the General Directorate of Livestock Services (DGSG) and the General Directorate of Food Safety and Biosecurity, is mandatory for all poultry
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A new study by researchers from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service has found that Escherichia coli bacteria obtained from poultry in the US between 2001 and 2012 often possess antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements. The study, published in the journal Pathogens, suggests
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The International Rice Festival 'Riso' held in Vercelli, Italy brought together agriculture ministers from eight EU member states to discuss the challenges facing European rice producers. Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Yanislav Yanchev participated in the high-level panel discussion, highlighting the need for effective protection mechanisms
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As the global situation remains unpredictable, Vietnam's rice production and export have been severely impacted. However, thanks to the proactive solutions implemented by the Government, the Prime Minister, and various ministries, the first months of 2025 have shown positive results, contributing to the growth of the agricultural sector
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Researchers at Paulista University in Brazil have made a significant contribution to the field of precision agriculture with a study on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assess the quality of strawberries. The study, published in the AgriEngineering journal, presents a deep learning-based approach for automated quality assessment using
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Researchers from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in China have made a significant discovery in the field of food research. By creating a plant-based fat substitute inspired by nature, they have developed a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional pork fat. This innovative gel system, made from soy protein isolate
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Fresh data from a research study conducted at the Gansu Agricultural University in the People's Republic of China highlights the potential of using green manure incorporation with nitrogen reduction to enhance water productivity of spring wheat in arid areas. The study, which was conducted from 2021 to 2023,
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Researchers at Yangtze University have conducted a two-year field experiment to evaluate the effects of different fertilization strategies on greenhouse gas emissions, yield, carbon footprints, and ecosystem net economic benefits in the ratoon rice system. The study, funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China and the
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Researchers at the Department of Agriculture Food and Environment in Pisa, Italy, have published a comprehensive review on the effects of chitin derived from edible insects on animal nutrition. The study, funded by the European Union, highlights the potential benefits of chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exoskeleton of arthropods,
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Prairie View A&M University researchers have published new data on a cutting-edge system that uses cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things technologies to measure real-time gas concentrations in poultry houses. The system aims to maintain birds' health and improve the economic viability of the poultry
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In a historic roundtable meeting, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Nick Begich, alongside federal officials, gathered to discuss policy priorities for the Alaska seafood sector and strategize ways to address threats to wild Alaska seafood production and marketing. The discussion centered on implementing President Trump&
