Agriculture
In an effort to accelerate the recovery of fishery resources in Qingliu County, Fujian Province, the local authorities have formulated a plan to protect biodiversity, improve the ecological environment of the waters, and build an ecologically beautiful Qingliu. The plan, which was issued in accordance with several government notices, aims
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Research conducted by scientists at Hebei Normal University has shed light on the alarming prevalence of antibiotic resistance in pig farms, highlighting the urgent need for effective surveillance and mitigation strategies. The study, published in Environment International, utilized deep metagenomic and metatranscriptomic sequencing to analyze wastewater from five Chinese pig
Agriculture
The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has revised the minimum wage rates for agricultural labourers, ensuring that adult laborers engaged in agricultural activities across all districts will now receive a minimum daily wage of Rs 252, or Rs 6,552 per month. This move aims to provide greater financial
Agriculture
Bethan Jones, a 19-year-old farmer from Crickhowell, is among six recipients of the prestigious Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Travel Scholarship, administered by NFU Cymru in memory of Gareth Raw Rees, a long-serving NFU Council delegate. The scholarship aims to support the next generation of industry leaders through international travel and
Agriculture
In a bid to improve food production in the humid rainforest of Nigeria, a new study has explored the feasibility of cultivating tiger nuts using direct sowing and transplant methods. The research, conducted by scholars at the University of Benin, has revealed that direct sowing of tiger nuts with various
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Recent research conducted in Togo's Maritime Region has shed light on the impact of ectoparasites on laying hens. The study, supported by the World Bank Group's Regional Centre of Excellence in Poultry Science (CERSA), aimed to explore the diversity of ectoparasites, evaluate their prevalence, and analyze
Agriculture
The British government's proposed changes to agricultural and business property relief (APR and BPR) have been met with fierce resistance from farmers and business owners, who claim the new 20% inheritance tax rate will crush their livelihoods and lead to widespread job losses. The draft legislation, set to
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Investigating the effects of winter cover crops on soil mineral nitrogen, nitrous oxide emissions, and carbon sequestration, researchers from the University of Goettingen in Germany found that these crops can efficiently lower soil nitrogen levels but slightly increase nitrous oxide emissions, particularly after winter frost events. The study also highlights
Agriculture
Researchers at China Agricultural University have conducted a field experiment to investigate the impact of organic amendments on sunflower nutrient uptake and the underlying microbial mechanisms in a saline-alkali farmland. The study used three fertilization treatments: no organic amendment, lignite-based organic amendment of 4.5 t ha-1, and sheep manure
Agriculture
The Fujian Provincial Department of Finance and the Fujian Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs have issued a notice requesting agricultural production and operation entities in Mingxi County to apply for the 2025 soybean production and efficiency improvement demonstration project. The project aims to promote the large-scale production of
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Research by National University Litoral investigators has uncovered the alarming presence of pest populations in soybean crops in central Argentina, underscoring the pressing need for sustainable agricultural practices. The study highlights significant findings on the impact of Bt soybean on the consumption, biological cycle, and reproduction of Spodoptera cosmioides and
Agriculture
Tesco is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact by launching a low-carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire, where it is trialing innovative technologies to decarbonize food production. The supermarket has announced a seven-year commitment to the project, which aims to minimize disease and boost soil health through a crop rotation
