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New Study Reveals Deltacoronaviruses and Picornaviruses as Probable Causes of Severe Intestinal Disease in Quail Farms

Researchers at the University of Ljubljana have published a study in the journal Animal Microbiome, highlighting the presence of deltacoronaviruses and picornaviruses in quail farms, which could be responsible for severe intestinal disease. The study analyzed samples from three quail farms experiencing high mortality rates and found that coronaviruses, picornaviruses,

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Maui Land & Pineapple Co. Returns to Roots with Blue Agave Farming

Maui Land & Pineapple Co. is making a bold move to revive its agricultural heritage by establishing an agave tequilana farm on the Valley Isle. The company, which was once one of the largest pineapple producers in Hawaii, plans to cultivate over 12,000 baby agave tequilana plants on 120

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Worsening Hunger in 13 Hotspots Threatens Extreme Food Insecurity and Starvation in Millions

A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) highlights the urgent need for humanitarian action and international coordination to address extreme hunger in 13 hotspots worldwide. Five of these hotspots - Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali - are at the

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Boparan Private Office Acquires 2 Sisters Food Group's Joint Venture Poultry Farming Operation

The deal, valued at over £961m, sees Boparan Private Office's subsidiary, 2 Agriculture Holdings, acquire full control of the joint venture poultry farming operation, Hook 2 Sisters. Established in 2006, the company specializes in rearing and growing broiler chickens and turkeys. This acquisition will allow the BPO to

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Somalia Enhances Agricultural Regulation with New Laboratory Complex

The Somali government has taken a significant step to improve agricultural regulation, with the inauguration of a new Laboratory Complex under the Somali Agricultural Regulatory and Inspection Services (SARIS). The complex, inaugurated by Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation H.E. Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, will play a crucial role in

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USDA's Detector Dog Program: Protecting America's Food Supply with Elite Canines

The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services' (APHIS) Detector Dog Program has been instrumental in safeguarding America's food supply by deploying specially trained canines to protect against banned fruits, plants, and meats that may harbor damaging insects and diseases. The program,

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North A'Sharqiyah Governorate Launches Second Grape Festival with Ambitious Agricultural Targets

The second edition of the Grape Festival was launched in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, building on the success of its 2023 debut, which saw a significant increase in grape cultivation areas. The event aims to foster government-community partnerships and promote agricultural innovation in Oman. The festival introduces a model

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Tesco Northern Ireland Celebrates Nearly Two Centuries of Partnership with Local Fresh Produce Suppliers

Tesco Northern Ireland has been working with its local fresh produce suppliers for nearly two centuries, with many of the growers having been working with the retailer since its arrival in the region in 1997. The partnership has resulted in the delivery of over 20,000 tonnes of fresh, local

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Tesco NI's Long-Term Relationships with Local Growers Yield Fresh Produce for Over 20,000 Tonnes Every Year

As one of the largest retailers in Northern Ireland, Tesco NI has established long-term partnerships with local growers to bring the best of the region's fields to the tables of its customers. These trusted growers, including Wilsons Country, Gilfresh Produce, Roy Lyttle, Dundonald Nurseries, Windwhistle Farms, and P

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Immigration Raids Spark White House Divisions Over Deportations

A split has emerged within the Trump administration over his hardline stance on immigration, with the policy's architect, Stephen Miller, at odds with politicians concerned about the impact on farming lobbies. The president's campaign pledge to undertake the "largest deportation program" in US history

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Trump Administration Pauses Most Immigration Raids on Farms, Hotels, and Meatpacking Plants

US President Donald Trump's administration has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to pause most of its immigration raids on farms, hotels, restaurants, and meatpacking plants, a senior Trump official said. This shift comes after Trump reportedly conceded that his policies are hurting the farming and hotel industries.

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Avian Influenza Outbreak in North-East Victoria Ends, Restrictions Lifted

Avian influenza outbreaks pose a significant threat to poultry farming, with the latest incident in north-east Victoria resulting in the euthanisation of hundreds of thousands of birds. The outbreak was declared over by Agriculture Victoria, allowing poultry farmers to resume normal operations, including the movement of birds across the region.

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