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Friday, September 18, 2020
Germany confirms new African swine fever case, government considers aid to farmers
Germany's federal agriculture minustry has confirmed one more African swine fever (ASF) case in Brandenburg, eastern Germany, while the government considers providing aid to swine farmers if pork markets decline, Reuters reported.
Friday, September 18, 2020
ForFarmers announces strategy for 2025
On September 15, ForFarmers NV introduced its strategy "Build to Grow 2025" to analysts and investors during Capital Markets Day.
Friday, September 18, 2020
Irish suckler farmers take issue with PGI application for grass-fed beef
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has slammed the application of the Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) for a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) for Irish grass-fed beef, calling it a "one-size-fits-all application because ...
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Local cattle farm is enough to supply Jordan's domestic milk consumption
The president of the Association of Al Dhuleil Dairy Cattle Association in Jordan, Ali Ghabayen, said that the recent heatwave has contributed to a 20% decline in milk production in the country.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Loch Long Salmon innovates salmon farming in Scotland
Loch Long Salmon Ltd. (LLS), a joint-venture salmon farming company, announced its plan to introduce semi-closed production systems in Scotland.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Brazil soy farms set to expand by more than 6% in the 2020 / 2021 crop season
Soy farmers in Brazil's north and northeast, where the Amazon rainforest and Cerrado savanna are located, are projected to expand their soy farms by more than 6% in the 2020 / 2021 crop season, its fastest rate in four years, Reuters report ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
US farm aid payments only benefitted larger southern farms
A government watchdog agency said farmers in the US southeast that grow cotton or sorghum received larger federal government aid payments compared to corn, soybean and swine farmers in other parts of the country, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Alleged dumping of processed chickens by Uganda impacts Kenyan broiler farmers
Alleged dumping of processed chickens into Kenya by Ugandan farmers have forced over 540,000 Kenyan broiler farmers to scale down their operations, The Standard reported in early September.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Merck Animal Health announces call for submissions for High-Quality Pork - Precision Farming Award
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, has announced the company has opened submissions for the High-Quality Pork—Precision Farming Award, a new award which will grant one project up to U ...
Friday, September 11, 2020
US farmers venture into high oleic soybeans for higher potential profits
Many US farmers are adding high oleic soybeans to their rotation to earn premiums without any added headaches from managing strict growing requirements, learning a new management method or changing labour seasons or equipment, the United So ...
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Bacteria have more roles in successful RAS farming, says Finnish researcher
Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) technology that recycles and saves water, has expanded in recent years. The technology has not yet achieved economic viability, mainly due to high investment and operating costs. In addition, the oper ...
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
US pork farmers' group launches marketing campaign among consumers
The US National Pork Board has launched a new consumer marketing campaign that aims to elevate the at-home cooking experience by highlighting the common love for pork across a number of global cuisines.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Livestock genetics company Genus profits from China's swine farmers demand
UK-based Genus, a livestock genetics company reported higher than projected annual earnings thanks to increased demand from swine farmers in China looking to rebuild swine herds, Reuters reported.
Monday, September 7, 2020
E. Coli, Campylobacter able to live for months at dairy farms, according to study
A study found that E. coli and Campylobacter can survive at dairy farms for months and contaminate unpasteurised, bulk tank milk despite some hygiene measures.
Monday, September 7, 2020
TIBOT Technologies: Improving working conditions for poultry farmers while increasing profitability and bird welfare
In a climate of shifting demedication regulations and increasingly higher quality standards, floor-eggs are now considered contaminated and downgraded as a result. To limit floor-eggs, poultry farmers walk through the flock two to three tim ...

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