Agriculture
The rapid industrialization of poultry farming has led to increased pressure on animals, resulting in higher risks of infectious diseases. According to a study published by Vinnytsia National Agrarian University, the poultry industry has become a significant challenge in maintaining animal health and welfare. Researchers highlight the importance of disease
Agriculture
Poultry farming is facing a crisis, with rapid intensification in chicken production leading to complex welfare challenges that have prompted scientific scrutiny and ethical reflection. A new report from Dalhousie University calls for an interdisciplinary convergence of ethology, neuroscience, engineering, data analytics, and evolutionary biology to refine welfare assessment and
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Research at the South China University of Technology has revealed that poultry eggs, a staple in the Chinese diet, contain natural estrogens (NEs) that pose a potential health risk to consumers. The study, published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology, detected 12 NEs in chicken, duck, quail, and pigeon
Agriculture
A new research study from University Gadjah Mada has investigated the socioeconomic impact of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on smallholder farmers in Indonesia. The study, which collected data from 992 households, found that FMD outbreaks have significant effects on the social behavior and economic losses of smallholder farmers. The
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Researchers at Jeonbuk National University in South Korea have made significant advancements in cattle face recognition for improved animal husbandry practices. The study focuses on developing a framework for cattle face recognition that can effectively tackle challenges such as data domain drift, geometric variations, and illumination fluctuations. By incorporating innovative
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Arid countries like Tunisia are facing a growing concern for sustainable water use due to the contamination of groundwater by industrial wastewater, intensive livestock farming, and irrigation practices. A new research study has shed light on the spatial distribution of nitrate pollution in the groundwater system of the Mahdia region
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute has shed light on the challenges surrounding the use of seaweed as a solution to mitigate methane emissions in the livestock industry. The research highlights the need for a broader approach to methane mitigation, beyond feed
Agriculture
Research by the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) has presented a new report on field-level land-use data for 19 of 27 EU member states. This extensive dataset, sourced from the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS), provides detailed information on farm-level indicators and organic cultivation. The
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Researchers at Tuskegee University have found that changing land use from forests to cropland can significantly alter storm dynamics in the Black Belt region of Alabama. Using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model, a study analyzed the impact of land use changes on a significant cyclogenesis event that occurred
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Researchers at Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research in Hamilton, New Zealand, have developed a national soil carbon stock benchmarking and monitoring system to determine a robust baseline of soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks for agricultural land in New Zealand. The study, which involved establishing 504 sites across five broad land
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Children across Cornwall and the UK are invited to showcase their poetic skills while supporting Britain's farming industry through a nationwide pea-themed poetry competition. The Great British Pea Week celebration, running from July 7 to July 13, 2025, coincides with the tenth anniversary of this annual event. The
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The Almosi mountain valley in Tajikistan's Gissar district has been designated as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. This recognition marks a significant acknowledgment of Central Asia's rich agricultural legacy and its global relevance.
