Agriculture
A family in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, has turned their sheep farm into a thriving ice cream business, Betty's Ice Cream. The Boyds - Trevor, Barbara, and their daughter Bethany - came up with the idea for Betty's Ice Cream during the Covid-19 pandemic. They converted
Agriculture
A recent study published in the Worlds Poultry Science Journal explored the potential of fruit pomaces as alternative feed components in poultry diets. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from the Suranaree University of Technology, highlights the benefits of incorporating fruit pomaces into poultry nutrition, including improved growth
Agriculture
Nearly 150 people, including district leaders and experts, agricultural enterprises, and large-scale growers, participated in an on-site observation meeting on genetically modified corn cultivation technology in Changshaoying Village, Changshaoying Township, Huairou District, Beijing Municipality. The meeting was organized by the District Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau on July 17. Experts
Agriculture
Pig farms in Japan with high antimicrobial usage have a higher risk of developing multidrug-resistant bacteria, including Escherichia coli, according to a new study. The researchers analyzed the genomes of 195 E. coli strains from pigs on 13 farms with diverse antimicrobial administration strategies and found a significant correlation between
Agriculture
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Foundation has launched an end-of-financial-year fundraiser that raised over $60,000 in just three weeks, with the organization matching the amount, bringing the total to over $120,000. This support is aimed at helping the Taree Showground and Taree High School ag plot,
Agriculture
The Burkinabé military has redeveloped 7 hectares of land at Camp Ouezzin Coulibaly as part of the Presidential Initiative for Agricultural Production and Food Self-Sufficiency. The site, which was created with the support of the National Office of Major Projects of Burkina (BN-GPB), includes two components: agriculture and livestock farming.
Agriculture
A recent study published in the Italian Journal of Food Safety has shed light on the presence and control of antimicrobial residues in poultry products, raising concerns about food safety and public health. The research, conducted by researchers at the University of Milan, found that antimicrobial drug residues were detected
Agriculture
The use of probiotics in poultry nutrition is gaining attention worldwide due to their potential to enhance food safety and poultry health. According to a recent study published in the Zanco Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, probiotics can reduce pathogenic organisms and increase the yield and quality of eggs
Agriculture
Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has introduced a new statewide program, PRO-LIVESTOCK, to support New York State's livestock farms, strengthen the food system, and enhance environmental sustainability practices. The program will develop and implement programs statewide and conduct applied research in collaboration with
Agriculture
A study conducted between 2021 and 2024 has highlighted the rapidly increasing prevalence of Riemerella anatipestifer, a bacterium that causes septicemia in waterfowl and is becoming a threat to chicken farming in China. Researchers collected over 27,000 samples from septicemic chickens and dead embryos in 29 provinces, identifying 752
Agriculture
New research in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, has uncovered the critical influence of temperature and humidity on microbial dynamics and mycotoxin accumulation in stored rice, posing risks to grain quality and food safety. A study analyzing 150 rice samples from three major Chinese regions found that geographical
Agriculture
Chinese Baijiu, a traditional fermented spirit, has gained popularity worldwide due to its distinctive flavor profile and sensory characteristics. However, concerns have been raised about the potential health risks associated with its production process. A recent study published in Food Chemistry has investigated the exposure risks and formation mechanisms of
