Agriculture
The Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health at the Ministry of Agriculture in Indonesia is aiming to increase investment and adoption of technological innovations to improve the competitiveness of the country's national livestock sector. According to Director Makmun, the main challenge facing the sector is meeting domestic
Agriculture
Mzee Samuel Chepkwony, a 55-year-old resident of Asenwet village in Kericho County, Kenya, has found success and profitability in pig farming, a venture he started eight years ago while working as a school bus operator. He has since retired early to focus on his passion for pig farming, which has
Farmers
Tensions ran high in the western districts of Victoria as drought conditions worsened. In an effort to alleviate stress, three local farmers, James Cusack, Stuart Sealy, and Mark Henry, organized the first-ever Fat Farmers Feast. The event, which brought together 80 farmers and community locals, raised awareness and funds for
Farmers
Three western district farmers in Victoria organized the first-ever Fat Farmers Feast, an event that brought together 80 farmers and community locals to alleviate stress caused by the drought. The event, hosted by James Cusack, Skipton, Stuart Sealy, Smythesdale, and Mark Henry, Haddon, was conceptualized by Cusack just over a
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
Food supply
Ondo State has initiated a six-year livestock productivity improvement project in partnership with the World Bank and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. This initiative aims to enhance the productivity, commercialization, and resilience of the state's livestock production systems, making it one of the 20 benefiting states in the
Farmers
Rain may have fallen in South Australia, but the green drought continues to plague livestock producers, leading charities to maintain hay delivery efforts across the state. The first loads of hay from Western Australia, sourced through donations to Rotary Clubs of SA and the Farmers Relief Agency, have been delivered
Farmers
British farmers are struggling with a cattle shortage that has pushed the price of beef to record highs this year, and the recent surge in imports of meat from Australia and New Zealand has exacerbated the issue. Supermarkets, including Asda, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's, have been accused of putting
Farmers
The Ondo State Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, and Food Security, has trained no fewer than 34,000 livestock farmers in the state on livestock productivity, focusing on poultry, pig, sheep, and goat keeping. This is part of the Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project
Food supply
Mercy Corps and Wajir County have formed a partnership to bolster livestock production and resilience, recognizing the sector's pivotal role in the county's economy. Livestock production is the dominant economic activity, with over 80% of the population relying on it for livelihoods and food security. The
Farmers
President Ramchandra Paudel emphasized the agriculture sector's potential in creating employment opportunities for Nepal's youth, many of whom are forced to seek foreign employment. He encouraged policymakers, government, and professional organizations to create an environment that attracts returnee youth to the agriculture sector. The President also
Farmers
The Ondo State government has launched the distribution of 165 fodder choppers to livestock farmers as part of efforts to enhance the quality of feeds and boost livestock production in the state. Fodder choppers are farm equipment used to cut various types of fodder, such as grass, hay, and straws,
