Farmers
A group of enthusiastic schoolchildren from Wallaroo Primary School on Yorke Peninsula have shown their support for farmers struggling with drought conditions by raising over $750 for the Giant Hay Bales Appeal. Organized by the Rotary Club of Adelaide Central, the appeal aims to raise funds for farmers who are
Farmers
The Great Yorkshire Show has become an essential platform for rural communities to come together and address critical issues affecting the sector. This year's event was marked by weighty debates on mental health, rural resilience, and inheritance tax, with sector leaders warning of the devastating impact of the
Agricultural industry
President Bola Tinubu and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva held a bilateral meeting to discuss strengthening their countries' agricultural ties and collaboration in the livestock production sector. President Tinubu emphasized the need for Nigeria to reposition its economy for global competitiveness, particularly in agriculture, where it has
Farmers
Ghana's movement permit system for farmers and traders moving livestock has come under the spotlight as the country seeks to prevent the spread of animal diseases. The system, implemented by the Veterinary Services Department, requires movement permits from farmers and traders to help track and control the movement
Farmers
As Nigeria endeavors to enhance food security and support rural livelihoods, local startup Doorcas Africa is pioneering a solution to combat a significant yet often overlooked challenge: preventable livestock deaths. By providing real-time veterinary support, disease alerts, and vaccine reminders through a web app and WhatsApp platform, the agtech company
Farmers
Faced with severe weather fluctuations and climate-related shocks, farmers in Zimbabwe's hardest-hit regions have gained new-found food and livestock security thanks to a successful two-year anticipatory action project. Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), World Food Programme (WFP), and the International Federation of Red Cross and
Agricultural industry
Research conducted by the University of the Basque Country (UPV) has shed light on the effects of human-driven landscape transformations on bat foraging activity. The study, funded by the Ministerio De Ciencia, Innovación Y Universidades and the Eusko Jaurlaritza, found that land-use modifications and agricultural intensification negatively impact bat foraging
Agricultural industry
A new study by researchers from Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Iran has aimed to estimate the type and amount of feed required for the production of livestock and poultry products in the country. The study analyzed the metabolizable energy of the feed and conversion efficiency
Farmers
Momentum Ag, a division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, has expanded its insurance portfolio to include property and casualty insurance, offering farmers and ranchers a one-stop solution for all their insurance needs. This expansion complements Momentum Ag's existing expertise in production agriculture and federal crop insurance, providing comprehensive
Agricultural industry
In Marsabit County, the harsh realities of poverty, underdevelopment, and climate vulnerability are slowly giving way to hope. A new 40-acre climate-smart farm at Shurr Conservancy is providing sustainable livelihoods for the local community, which has long struggled with the devastating effects of drought. The farm, supported by the Voices
Farmers
Concerns about the kidnapping of 72-year-old Chief Ajayi Bello, a prominent livestock farmer and chairman of the Kogi State Poultry Association, have been growing as he remains in captivity, two weeks after his abduction from his farm in Ponyan, Yagba East Local Council in Kogi State. The Yagba Action Group
Agricultural industry
A family of dairy farmers in Devon have been banned from keeping cattle, sheep, and pigs for ten years after causing suffering to animals in their care. Edward Dunn, 79, Rosemund Dunn, 76, and their son William Dunn, 50, pleaded guilty to dozens of animal welfare offences at Exeter Magistrates
