Agriculture
Ba Ra tmc District in southern Vietnam is transforming into a model for modern agriculture, with a focus on high-tech farming and breeding. The district boasts 711ha of high-tech agricultural zones, covering various crops such as pepper, rice, cocoa, and vegetables. Local businesses and cooperatives are collaborating to produce key
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The graduation ceremony for the 2025 cohort of students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) marked the end of an era for the students, but not the beginning of the next chapter in their careers. Students from across the college's three campuses – Enniskillen, Greenmount,
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During a recent visit to Jabalpur for a divisional meeting, Agricultural Production Commissioner Ashok Varnwal interacted with farmer Ramnaresh Patel, who had achieved an impressive wheat yield of 73 quintals per hectare by sowing the high-yielding 'Karan Bold' variety. Commissioner Varnwal appreciated the farmer's successful experience
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Cavendish Farms, a leading producer of potatoes, has publicly launched a demonstration farm dedicated to researching the benefits of regenerative agriculture. Located in New London, Prince Edward Island, the Discovery Farm is a commercial-scale farm that will focus on building soil health and biodiversity to improve yields and quality for
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Austria's agricultural sector continues to evolve, with a declining number of farms, but an increasing trend towards larger and more efficient operations. The Statistics Office of Austria has released data from its 2023 Farm Structure Survey, highlighting key trends and statistics in Austria's agricultural landscape. Key
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The Philippine Department of Agriculture has lifted the temporary import ban on poultry from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, following the declaration of the three European countries as free from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). The decision is effective immediately, and all conflicting directives are considered
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Agricultural research has highlighted the crucial role of water in the growth and management of fresh produce, as a vital resource and potential vector for pathogens. In Kentucky, where approximately 77% of farmers are small-scale, concerns have been raised about the microbial quality of irrigation water used in the state.
Agriculture
Azerbaijan and Italy have strengthened their agricultural cooperation through a delegation visit led by Azerbaijan's Minister of Agriculture, Majnun Mammadov. During the visit, Mammadov discussed the expansion of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector with the President of FederUnacoma, Mariateresa Maschio. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation in
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Research in Foggia, Italy, has shed light on the crucial role of small ruminant farming in addressing biodiversity loss, climate change, and food system challenges. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Foggia, highlights the importance of preserving autochthonous small ruminant breeds in the Apulia region, which are
Agriculture
Research conducted at the University of Connecticut has uncovered the prevalence of heavy metals in various seaweed species, highlighting the need for comprehensive seaweed-specific safety regulations to ensure consumer protection. The study, published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, emphasizes that environmental factors can lead to heavy metal
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Researchers from the School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, have identified thirteen core challenges that hinder the adoption of First Expiration Date Out (FEFO) practices in the perishable food supply chain. The study, published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, utilized the Preferred Reporting Items for
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Researchers at Iowa State University have published new data on the benefits of integrating anaerobic digestion technology in farming practices. The study found that the slurry by-product from anaerobic digestion, known as anaerobic digestate, can be applied to croplands as an organic amendment and fertilizer. The research, funded by the
