Agriculture
Recent research published in the Frontiers in Veterinary Science journal has shed light on the effectiveness of natural antioxidants in replacing synthetic vitamin E in poultry diets. A study conducted by the University of Parma in Parma, Italy, involved the replacement of 0.05 g/kg of vitamin E with
Agriculture
In the heart of the Oshikoto Region, the Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility is changing the lives of its inmates through a pioneering agricultural program. With a vibrant farm-to-table approach, the facility is not only boosting food security but also providing valuable rehabilitation opportunities for its 641 inmates. The program, which
Agriculture
China has taken a significant step towards modernizing its livestock and poultry farming sector with the introduction of new administrative measures announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA). The measures aim to standardize the process of filing livestock and poultry farms across the country, facilitating better integration
Agriculture
The Scottish Rural University College (SRUC) is part of a £3 million EU-funded project, DIGI-Rangeland, which aims to improve digital technologies for livestock and environmental data collection in moorland areas. Led by the French Livestock Institute, the project involves partners from 11 countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Iceland, Norway,
Agriculture
Pucheng County in Fujian Province has taken significant steps to regulate and manage facility agricultural land, issuing a notice to standardize and strengthen its management to promote the healthy development of modern agriculture. The regulations aim to clearly define the scope of land use, scientifically guide project site selection, improve
Agriculture
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Soybean Production Expansion Policy, a transformative initiative aimed at generating ?3.9 trillion in annual revenue and creating 1 million farm and off-farm jobs across 22 states and the FCT. The strategy, which marks a significant milestone in Nigeria's agricultural history,
Agriculture
In a move to propel Nigeria's agricultural sector and ensure food security, the government has launched the National Soybean Production Policy and Strategy. This ambitious initiative, aimed at generating over $3.9 billion in economic value annually, has the potential to create over one million jobs and cultivate
Agriculture
Research from the Food Safety and Veterinary Institute has found that subclinical mastitis (SCM) significantly reduces both milk production and milk quality in medium-sized Holstein cow farms in Albania. The study analyzed the prevalence of SCM in relation to lactation year, milk density, lactose content, electrical conductivity, and fat content
Agriculture
New research out of Changchun, People's Republic of China has shed light on the treatment of livestock farming wastewater. With the rapid growth of the livestock farming industry, finding efficient and safe methods for wastewater treatment has become crucial. The microbial-algal biofilm method has gained attention for its
Agriculture
Thousands of US Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees will face salary cuts and relocation from the Washington DC area as part of a major restructuring aimed at reducing the department's financial footprint and bureaucracy. The plan has been met with criticism from experts, who warn that it will
Agriculture
Agricultural research has uncovered the significance of nitrogen fertilization and cover crops in enhancing pea yield and quality in the malt barley-pea rotation. A recent study, conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), analyzed the effects of nitrogen fertilization rates and cover crop usage
Agriculture
To implement the subsidy policy for scrapping and updating of agricultural machinery and promote the scrapping and elimination of old agricultural machinery, the Mingxi County of Fujian Province has issued a set of registration requirements for agricultural machinery recycling and dismantling enterprises. These enterprises must register with the County Agriculture,
