Agriculture
The South African Department of Agriculture has confirmed that import restrictions on live poultry and poultry products from Brazil have been lifted following "extensive engagements" with Brazilian veterinary authorities. The decision was made after Brazil confirmed that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak had been contained and
Agriculture
Villagers in Edgefield, Norfolk, have been left outraged after a huge chicken farm was approved without public scrutiny. The farm, which will produce 2.4m chickens a year, was granted permission by officers without going before the development committee. The decision has sparked controversy, with animal rights campaigners calling for
Agriculture
Researchers at the Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary in Xinjiang, China, have identified a globally epidemic clone of Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky ST198, which has been increasingly reported in diverse sources worldwide. The study, published in the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, warns of the emergence of extensively drug-resistant
Agriculture
Research conducted at the Institute of Agriculture has explored the efficacy of using Azotobacter-based biofertilizers in maize production. The study found that the use of Azotobacter in combination with farmyard manure (FYM) resulted in higher yields for the Rampur Hybrid-14 maize variety, potentially reducing the need for excessive mineral fertilizers.
Agriculture
Research conducted in Nigeria highlights the urgent need for antimicrobial stewardship and improved veterinary education to mitigate the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis affecting human and animal health. The study, published in the BMC Veterinary Research, found widespread antibiotic use among pig farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria, with
Agriculture
Adamawa State, situated in northeast Nigeria, has undergone a transformative journey in its agricultural sector over the past decade. The state's administration, led by Governor Fintiri, has prioritized rural road development, improved market access, and the introduction of essential agricultural inputs to boost productivity and farmers' income.
Agriculture
The Zeku sheep in Zeku County, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, has been successfully selected into the first batch of "National Famous, Special and New Agricultural Products" in 2025. This recognition not only enhances the market competitiveness of Zeku sheep but also promotes the county's
Agriculture
Investigations into the dynamic interplay between driver attention and reaction under complex road conditions have led to the development of an advanced Attention-Driven Reaction Framework (ADRF). This framework, proposed by researchers at Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, integrates probabilistic attention modeling with dynamic systems to predict reaction behaviors
Agriculture
The Ghanaian government, under the leadership of Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr. Eric Opoku, has launched an ambitious program to set up farms in every Senior High School across the country. The initiative seeks to promote agricultural education, enhance food security, and foster self-sufficiency among students. By integrating practical
Agriculture
The Vlaamse Overheid has issued a contract notice to establish and implement a "Livestock Farming Information Point" in Luxembourg. The mission of the Agency for Agriculture and Sea Fisheries is to promote "delicious food in Flanders" by fostering a forward-looking and innovative agricultural and fisheries sector.
Agriculture
Queensland's agricultural industry has received a boost with two high-profile farming properties sold under the hammer, fetching top bids worth $45m combined. The Clapham family's Balmoral property, a 855ha irrigated cropping enterprise in the Darling Downs region, was sold for $25m, while O'Sullivan Grazing&
Agriculture
Research conducted by Wenjuan Shi, Zhongmin Zhai, Lu Liu, and Bo Jing at the Xi'an University of Technology in People's Republic of China has revealed that poly-g-glutamic acid significantly improves corn nitrogen use efficiency and yield by decreasing gaseous nitrogen loss and increasing mineral nitrogen accumulation.
