Food supply
A decade ago, West Africa established a system to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock. However, the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding from regional organisations. The mechanism provided data on trade patterns, livestock, and zoonotic diseases, which are essential for assessing
Food supply
Countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism a decade ago to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock. However, the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding from regional organizations. This has resulted in a lack of up-to-date trade data,
Agriculture
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we farm, especially in precision livestock farming. A recent study from Telkom University in Indonesia has developed an efficient and real-time animal behavior monitoring system using a triaxial accelerometer and embedded machine learning models. This innovative approach aims to support precision farming by classifying
Agriculture
The global AI in Livestock Farming Market is witnessing rapid transformation, driven by the necessity for efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced animal welfare through technologies like machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. The market valuation is estimated to reach USD 3.02 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth
Agriculture
To ensure a stable supply of livestock feed during the winter months, Dangzhai Town in Ganzhou District, Gansu Province, has been vigorously promoting the production of whole-plant corn silage. This initiative aims to reduce breeding costs, improve the quality and efficiency of animal husbandry development, and create a solid foundation
Agriculture
Ning County, Gansu Province, has embarked on a path of rural revitalization with ecological priority and green development through its "three-way" circular agricultural model, smart agricultural technology, and six major industrial clusters. The county has established a comprehensive edible mushroom industry chain base, which annually digests 140,000
Agriculture
Researchers at the Agricultural University of Athens have highlighted the growing utility of spectroscopy as a reliable tool in water quality assessment for livestock farming. Water quality monitoring and evaluation are essential across multiple sectors, including public health, environmental protection, agriculture, and industrial processes. Conventional water analysis techniques are often
Agriculture
The "Gansu Province 2025 High-Quality Farmers Cultivation Beef Cattle Breeding and Animal Husbandry Mechanization Training Course" was launched on September 21 in Wuwei City, Gansu Province. This training course is sponsored by the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, hosted by Gansu Animal Husbandry Engineering Vocational and
Agriculture
The Savannah Region in Ghana is set to benefit from a training program aimed at promoting good animal husbandry practices (GAHP) among livestock farmers. The three-day training, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, is part of the European Union's (EU) Food Security
Agricultural industry
Research published in the Journal of Parasitic Diseases has highlighted the alarming issue of anthelmintic resistance in cattle farms in Bangladesh. The study found that all three commonly used anthelmintic drugs - albendazole, levamisole, and ivermectin - showed resistance in cattle farms, with the exception of one farm where ivermectin
Agriculture
Acre's agricultural production has witnessed a 13.5% growth in value, reaching R$838.5 million in 2024, exceeding national averages. The state's governor, Gladson Cameli, facilitated the delivery of over 20,000 bags of limestone and 4,000 bags of fertilizer to rural producers, emphasizing
Agriculture
Research from the University of Ngaoundere has shed light on the critical issue of biosecurity in the poultry sector in Cameroon. The study, conducted from February to October 2024, evaluated biosecurity compliance on 153 broiler farms across four regions, and surveyed 169 livestock advisors from all ten regions. The findings
