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Monday, July 27, 2020
US pork council urges Congress to save livelihood of hog farmers
US hog farmers continue to face an unprecedented emergency as a result of COVID-related challenges, with an estimated two million hogs still backed-up on farms according to an analysis by Dr. Steve Meyer, an economist with Kerns & Assoc ...
Monday, July 27, 2020
Milk from dairy farm in Maine, US, found to have highest level of contamination recorded
Harmful levels of a substance known as a "forever chemical" were discovered in milk obtained from a dairy farm in Central Maine, the United States, the Portland Press Herald reported.
Friday, July 24, 2020
ICC Brazil: Preventing diseases in poultry farming through nutrition, preventive care
Maintaining animal health and following biosafety standards on farms is essential to take full advantage of the poultry's potential, ICC Brazil said.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Nigeria's poultry farmers push for loan interest rate reduction
The National President of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has urged the government among others to enable poultry farmers access loan at 5% interest rate to help the suffering sector, This Day reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
CPF develops new aquaculture shrimp farm in the US
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CPF) is building a new "Aquaculture 5.0" shrimp farm in the US, which can culture shrimp anywhere, at any time of year, with complete biosecurity and zero waste discharge, Bangkok Post reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Philippines gives over US$75,000 cash assistance Ifugao swine farmers
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture - Cordillera (DA-CAR) has released PHP3.73 million (US$75,598) cash aid through the Regulatory Division to the 98 swine raisers in the province, Manila Bulletin reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
USDA study shows cattle prices disparity between farmers and meat processors
A 20-page US Department of Agriculture (USDA) study showed the price disparity between what meat processors pay to cattle farmers and the high prices earned by meat processors, AP reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Sustainable dairy farming: Nine out of 10 Arla farmers on board from the start
To accelerate the reduction of CO2 emissions along its entire value chain, European dairy cooperative Arla Foods and its 9,700 farmer owners recently launched the first European wide, incentivised climate check programme, the company said o ...
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Argentina on alert for locust swarm, crops may be affected
Argentina's Senasa agricultural health inspection agency said a second swarm of locusts are arriving from Paraguay, with farmers on alert for likely crop damage, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Bayer announces carbon capture programme for farmers in the US and Brazil
The Bayer Carbon Initiative, Bayer AG's carbon capture programme will pay farmers in the United States and Brazil for capturing carbon in cropland soils, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Thai swine farmers to sell cheaper pork to consumers
The Thai National Swine Farmers Association organised the "Pork against Covid" fair to sell fresh pork at THB 130 (~US$4.11) per kg, lower than current prices at local markets, The Nation Thailand reported.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
CPF's contract farming on right track, sustainably bolstering economy and environment
Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) has witnessed broad improvements in its contract farming scheme as the latest evaluation showed better income and quality of life for farmers and mitigation of environmental impacts, the company said.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Seychelles firm to restart aquaculture, large-scale farming in the country
The firm that manages and develops the outer islands of Seychelles recently announced that aquaculture and large-scale farming will soon be restarted on some of the outer islands of the country, Seychelles News Agency reported.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Ethiopian poultry farmers destroy thousands of chicks due to low demand
Poultry farmers in Ethiopia have been forced to destroy hundreds of thousands of chicks because of COVID-19 related low demand in Ethiopia's hospitality sector, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
ForFarmers appoints new business support specialist
ForFarmers has appointed Mark Brightmore as its business support specialist who will offer expert on-farm support to broiler producers.

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