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Launched on Friday, 20 June 2025, by Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie, the four-month Berries of Scotland campaign aims to celebrate Scotland's rich berry heritage, raise awareness of the sector's heritage and impact, and encourage consumers to choose Scottish berries. The campaign will highlight
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Current research highlights the potential of produce prescription programs to make diet and nutrition a central part of efforts to improve population health. A recent study conducted at Brandeis University investigated the impact of a farm-based produce prescription program in Waltham, Massachusetts, known as VegRx. The study found that participants
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The Choose Iowa Farm Store Crawl is a statewide event that aims to encourage Iowans to support local farms and businesses. The crawl is part of a state-run initiative to promote local food marketing and branding. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig calls it a "fantastic opportunity" to
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Research published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment has highlighted the significant risks associated with microplastic pollution in livestock farming in Bangladesh. The study reveals that microplastics can enter animal farm systems through various routes, ultimately threatening animal health and human consumers. The research emphasizes the need for a One Health
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Research conducted by the South China Agricultural University has revealed that Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) can act as biological vectors for the transfer of pollutants from fields to houses. The study, published in Environmental Pollution, measured current-use pesticides in water, soil, insects, swallows, guano, and indoor dust with and without
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A new study has demonstrated the effectiveness of a portable shifted excitation Raman difference spectroscopy (SERDS) instrument in characterizing soil properties on an agricultural field in Germany. The research, conducted by a team of scientists including Kay Sowoidnich and colleagues, used the instrument to measure the Raman spectroscopic signature of
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Ajinomoto Company's research has discovered that nisin, an antibacterial peptide, can enhance poultry growth performance by improving tight junction integrity and reducing inflammation of dendritic cells, making it a potential alternative to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) without the risk of superbug emergence. The study, published in Archives of
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Research conducted by a team from the Federal Institute of Education Science and Technology has found that mercury levels in poultry farming are a concern for human health and food safety. The study, which analyzed data from 123 studies across 17 countries, found that 12 countries had mercury levels above
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Ghana's Minister for Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has sounded the alarm over the country's significant importation of chicken, which costs the economy $2 billion annually. The Minister has urged the youth to take up farming as a viable job opportunity and called for measures to support small-scale
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A new study has revealed that the decline in the European hare population throughout Europe can be attributed to the intensified industrial agriculture and loss of native biotopes, as well as exposure to pesticides. Researchers from Aalborg University analyzed pesticide concentrations in European hares in Denmark and found that 32
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Researchers at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University have published a study on optimal irrigation scheduling for cotton in the Cukurova region, highlighting the importance of proper water management in increasing agricultural productivity. The study used the CROPWAT model to estimate irrigation water requirements over a 31-year period (1990-2020) and found that
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The Trump administration's commitment to enforcing immigration laws in key sectors of the US economy, particularly agriculture and hospitality, remains unwavering. Citing the need to prioritize individuals with criminal backgrounds, Tom Homan, the administration's border czar, has confirmed that immigration raids will continue. This stance comes
