Farmers
This fall, farmers across five Canadian provinces will participate in Cleanfarms' UPLM (Unwanted Pesticides and Livestock Medications) collection program, marking its 15th year of service. The program, which offers a safe and convenient way for farmers to dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock and equine medications, will
Farmers
Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organization (ARBO) from San Manuel, Isabela, received a P3-million grant under the Swine Industry Recovery Program (SIRP) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to establish an 80-head capacity finisher operation facility featuring an innovative pen design. This project aims to help local farmers, particularly Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries
Agriculture
Kyrgyzstan is bracing for a potential dry period in 2025, which may lead to a feed shortage, according to a report by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry. Despite growing climate challenges, the government is actively implementing measures to support livestock farming and ensure the country'
Agriculture
As the U.S. House Agriculture Committee weighs the fate of Proposition 12, a landmark animal protection law, the ASPCA and farmers from across the country are calling on Congress to protect state animal protection laws that have significantly improved the lives of millions of farm animals and created vital
Agriculture
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing various schemes to develop and conserve indigenous breeds, enhance milk production, and improve productivity of bovines. These schemes include the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Livestock Mission, and National Programme for Dairy Development. The Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to enhance artificial insemination
Farmers
African agricultural experts and farmers have commended the impact of Juncao technology, a Chinese innovation used for mushroom production and livestock feed across the continent. Developed in China, Juncao is a hybrid grass that has proven effective in addressing food security, income generation, and environmental challenges. In Zimbabwe, the technology
Farmers
This past fortnight has been a particularly challenging period for Susan Myles Morayshire and her family, who rely heavily on their farm in Morayshire for livestock production. The severe drought has left the ground so dry that it's taking a week of solid rain just to soften the
Agriculture
Research from Charles University has unveiled the magnitude and hotspots of atmospheric ammonia (NH3) emissions, attributed primarily to synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and livestock manure. The study's findings highlight the need for targeted mitigation strategies to ensure sustainable agricultural practices. According to the research, Asia, North America, and Europe
Farmers
Azerbaijan's Minister of Agriculture, Majnun Mammadov, led a delegation to the Kalbajar district as part of a mission to assess and support agricultural activities in the liberated territories of Garabagh. The visit included meetings with local farmers and inspections of livestock and beekeeping operations. Discussions focused on the
Agriculture
Pig farms in Japan with high antimicrobial usage have a higher risk of developing multidrug-resistant bacteria, including Escherichia coli, according to a new study. The researchers analyzed the genomes of 195 E. coli strains from pigs on 13 farms with diverse antimicrobial administration strategies and found a significant correlation between
Agriculture
A group of students from developing countries, including Nigeria, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, recently visited the Lincolnshire Show, gaining valuable insights on sustainable agriculture and livestock management. The students, who were undertaking a bespoke 10-week course in sustainable agriculture at Harper Adams University, were supported by the Marshal
Agriculture
A community-based women's empowerment organization, Women Poultry and Livestock Association (WOPOLA), has launched a tree planting and soya bean farming initiative in the Nyariga community in Ghana's Bolgatanga Municipality. The project aims to combat climate change, enhance food security, and promote women's empowerment. WOPOLA
