Agriculture
Farming has again been confirmed as Britain's most dangerous job, accounting for 20% of workplace fatalities. The UK agriculture sector has seen 28 farm worker deaths and four members of the public, including two children, losing their lives in farming accidents during the 2024-25 period. The statistics from
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North Devon's agricultural land, a small fraction of which is being utilized for solar farms, is not at risk of being taken over, according to Green Councillor Ricky Knight. He emphasized that farmers were "welcoming" the income generated from these projects, which are situated on low-grade
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Kyrgyzstan is bracing for a potential dry period in 2025, which may lead to a feed shortage, according to a report by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry. Despite growing climate challenges, the government is actively implementing measures to support livestock farming and ensure the country'
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As the U.S. House Agriculture Committee weighs the fate of Proposition 12, a landmark animal protection law, the ASPCA and farmers from across the country are calling on Congress to protect state animal protection laws that have significantly improved the lives of millions of farm animals and created vital
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The USDA Forest Service Pacific SW Region has submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a document outlining the Preliminary Terms and Conditions and Recommendation for the Helms Pumped Storage Project, FERC Project No. 2735-104, operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The project, located on National Forest System lands
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The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) is hosting a webinar to help eligible farmers prepare for the launch of the 2025 Farm Employer Overtime Credit Advance Program. The program provides a refundable tax credit for eligible farm employers who paid overtime wages after January 1, 2025.
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The state of Paraiba, Brazil, has seen a significant expansion of goat farming, driven by government incentives and technical assistance. The Curimatau region, particularly the municipalities of Barra de Santa Rosa, has emerged as a promising area for sheep and goat farming. According to extension agent Hermes Goncalves Junior, the
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The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing to discuss the implications of California's Proposition 12, a law stipulating the living conditions of certain livestock. The law, which took effect in 2024, requires meat sold in California to comply with state animal confinement regulations, even if
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The Maharashtra State Government has made a notable move by allocating 72 acres of government pasture land to establish a new Veterinary Degree College and livestock farm in Parli Vaijnath, Beed district. This initiative was spearheaded by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who aims to bolster animal husbandry and agricultural development
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The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing various schemes to develop and conserve indigenous breeds, enhance milk production, and improve productivity of bovines. These schemes include the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Livestock Mission, and National Programme for Dairy Development. The Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to enhance artificial insemination
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The Government of India, through the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is implementing several schemes to develop the animal husbandry sector in the country, including the development of milch animals. The schemes aim to enhance milk production and productivity of bovines, promote entrepreneurship development, and improve the overall livestock
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Researchers at Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia, have conducted a study on the effects of fermented soybean meal on nutrient digestibility and carboxymethyl cellulase activity of Jawa Super chickens. The study aimed to improve the nutritional value of soybean meal, which is a primary source of amino acids in poultry
