Agriculture
The Trump administration is planning to remove protections from nearly a third of US national forest lands, including the largest old-growth forest in the country, through the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, also known as the "roadless rule". This move is part of the administration&
Agriculture
Recent research by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided significant new insights into the workings of Mycobacterium bovis, a bacterium responsible for tuberculosis in animals, notably cattle. The study has identified key structures in the granulomas, lesions characteristic of tuberculosis, that play a critical role in the
Agriculture
Research conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has found that commercial export-grade green Lisbon lemon fruit is not a preferred host for Oriental fruit fly, Mediterranean fruit fly, and melon fly. The study, published in the journal Insects, involved laboratory and field studies
Agriculture
Nigeria is shifting away from oil dependency and embracing a more diversified economy, with agribusiness emerging as a key driver of sustainable income generation. Certain agribusinesses offer the unique advantage of generating continuous streams of income, providing resilience against inflation, unemployment, and economic uncertainty. Among the most lucrative agribusiness opportunities
Agriculture
Investigators from Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering have conducted a study to investigate the effects of Astragalus, Epimedium, and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (AEF) extract on the immune function, antioxidant capacity, meat quality, intestinal morphology, and intestinal barrier integrity of goslings. The study found that AEF extract can enhance immune
Agriculture
A recent study published in the Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences has investigated the effects of ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) methods on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant activities of white tea extracts from three different cultivars. The research, conducted by Chulalongkorn University, found that UAE probe extraction yielded
Agriculture
The recent relief provided by the IMF on fertiliser taxes has brought significant relief to Pakistan's agricultural sector, which is currently under pressure. The sector's growth has been contracting due to rising input costs, with the urea off-take decreasing by 12% year-over-year during the winter crop
Agriculture
Researchers at the Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences have published a new study on the impact of husbandry practices on the welfare of fast-growing Ross 308 and medium-growing Hubbard chickens. The study, funded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, examined the effects of
Agriculture
The Dangote Group and Niger State Government have embarked on a massive partnership to boost commercial agriculture in Nigeria, with the conglomerate investing in the state's rice production infrastructure. The partnership is part of the Niger Food initiative, an agricultural development programme launched by the state government to
Agriculture
The Farming with Nature Transition Scheme, aimed at helping farmers move towards more sustainable farming practices, has been welcomed by the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU). While the union acknowledges the scheme's potential, it stresses the need for consistency and fairness in its implementation, particularly regarding buffer strips.
Agriculture
Nigeria is poised for a significant transformation in its agriculture sector as President Bola Tinubu commissions 2,000 tractors as part of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. The initiative seeks to modernise farming practices, enhance national food security, and empower farmers across the country. With the support of international
Agriculture
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked a significant milestone in Nigeria's agricultural sector by launching the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at driving food sovereignty, rural employment, and economic growth. The programme, based on a bilateral agreement with Belarus, involves the distribution of 2,000
