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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Bangladesh Agricultural University develops new method for livestock disease identification
A research team at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has unveiled a new method for identifying livestock diseases caused by blood protozoa with nearly 100% accuracy, thanks to the use of DNA testing, The Business Standard reported.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Belgium joins pilot project to enhance salmonella testing accuracy in poultry
Belgium has entered a pilot project initiated by the Netherlands aimed at assessing the precision of salmonella testing in poultry flocks, announced Animal Health Care Flanders (DGZ), Food Safety News reported.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Thai Union Feedmill receives first ASC Feed Standard certification in Asia
Thai Union Feedmill, a leading aquaculture and commercial animal feed manufacturer, has become the first recipient of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard certificate in Asia, setting a precedent for sustainable feed prod ...
Thursday, March 14, 2024
England, UK pig herd shrunk 10% in numbers last year
The total pig herd in England, the United Kingdom, declined by 10% in 2023, following a huge contraction of the breeding herd in 2022, Defra's December census for England showed.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
CSIRO launches US$36.3 million initiative to protect Australian crops, livestock
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's national science agency, has unveiled an over AUD 55 million (US$36.3 million) initiative, Catalysing Australia's Biosecurity (CAB), which aims to protect ...
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Brazil's soybean harvest reaches 55%, second corn crop planting nears completion
Brazil's soybean harvest for the 2023/24 cycle has surged to 55% of the planted area, marking a significant milestone in the agricultural calendar, according to agribusiness consultancy AgRural, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Chicken surpasses lamb in value for the first time in Australia
For the first time in Australia, the value of chicken meat has surpassed that of lamb, marking a significant shift in the country's meat market dynamics, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Farmers in Philippines affected by El Nino to get credit, insurance assistance from government
The Philippine government will provide credit and insurance assistance to farmers and fishers affected by the El Niño phenomenon, said the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) early this month.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Australia's beef exports rose 33% in February
Australia's expanding beef production in 2024 is reflected in February exports, which were up more than 23,000 tonnes or 33% on the same period last year.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Malaysia and Canada to boost cooperation in agriculture, fisheries and livestock
Malaysia and Canada have expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors, in addition to welcoming technical cooperation in agricultural research and development, Bernama reported ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Research project in New Zealand aims to boost defence against avian influenza
Scientists in New Zealand have initiated a research project focused on gathering environmental samples, including bird faeces, aimed at understanding the potential impact of avian influenza and other viruses in the country, 1 News reported.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Indonesia assures ample fish stocks ahead of Ramadan and Eid
Indonesia has ensured an abundant supply of fish to meet the public demand during this year's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, stated the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry in Jakarta, Antara reported.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
US Agriculture Secretary seeks solutions to boost dairy exports to Canada
US Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, said that the Biden administration is exploring innovative approaches to enhance the sale of US dairy products in Canada following a trade dispute panel's ruling favouring Canadian restrictions on dair ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Public comment sought for Global Seafood Alliance's Salmon Farm Standard Issue 3.0
The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Salmon Farm Standard Issue 3.0 has been released for a public comment period, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced on March 6.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
EU's gross indigenous production of bovine animals to hit 12.1 million head in second semester of 2024
The gross indigenous production (GIP) of bovine animals produced in the European Union during the second semester of 2024 is projected to reach 12.1 million head.

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