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Friday, October 4, 2024
Smithfield's hog production now lower by about 20% following reduction of farm operations in US
Smithfield Foods has reduced its hog production by about 20% by cutting farm operations in multiple US states, the world's largest pork processor said on September 27.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
HarvestPlus and Cargill launch NutriHarvest project to help improve global food security and support farmers
HarvestPlus and Cargill have announced the NutriHarvest project, a 36-month, $3 million project dedicated to increasing access to nutritious food while impacting more than 119,000 farmers across India, Kenya, Tanzania, and Guatemala, and de ...
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Tasmania, Australia salmon farmers point to little farming impact on Maugean skate numbers in Macquarie Harbour, referring to data
Salmon farmers in Tasmania, Australia, have said new research shows that the country's federal environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, would be wrong to ban them from operating in Macquarie Harbour to save an endangered species of skate.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
US farmers push for vaccinations amid ongoing bird flu crisis
US farmers are increasing pressure on the Biden administration to permit vaccinations for chickens, turkeys, and cattle to protect against bird flu, which has severely impacted livestock over the past three years, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Cranswick forecasts strong year-end profits following swine farming investments
UK food producer Cranswick is anticipating profits at the "upper end" of market expectations after its investments in swine farming operations contributed positively to the company's performance, City AM reported.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Tonnes of dead, dying salmon at Scotland, UK farm allegedly removed prior to visit from parliament members
An animal welfare charity in Scotland, the United Kingdom, said it filmed tonnes of dead and dying salmon being removed from a fish farm just hours before Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) visited the site.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
ForFarmers sharpens sustainability ambitions for future-proof agricultural sector
ForFarmers has expressed its commitment to future-proof farming through knowledge, advice, support, and products on farm.
Monday, September 30, 2024
UK announces new measures to protect swine farmers from ASF
The UK has introduced new regulations aimed at protecting swine producers from the threat of African swine fever (ASF) as the disease continues its spread across Europe, New Food reported.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Plan to set up large dairy farm in Indonesia sparks concerns of environmental impact
A proposal to import cows and open a large dairy farm in Indonesia to support president-elect Prabowo Subianto's trademark free meal programme has sparked concerns about its potential impact on the environment and climate, with experts urgi ...
Friday, September 27, 2024
Philippines launches US$39.2-million climate resiliency programme to support farmers
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the launch of a US$39.2-million climate resiliency programme aimed at assisting 1.25 million farmers in five vulnerable regions across the country, Business World reported.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Fonterra announces lift in Farmgate Milk Price, FY2025 earnings guidance
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd on September 25 announced a 50 cent lift in its 2024/25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint to $9.00 per kgMS and FY2025 earnings guidance of 40-60 cents per share.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Ben Tre, Vietnam, makes major strides in high-tech brackish water shrimp farming
Vietnam's Ben Tre Province has achieved a major development in high-tech brackish water shrimp farming after implementing a policy of developing the sector towards its eastern coast.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Environmental group urges moratorium on new poultry farm permits in Maryland, US
An environmental group is urging Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland, US, to halt new permits for factory poultry farms in Maryland, citing concerns that waste from the Eastern Shore's poultry industry poses a threat to public health and the Ch ...
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Grants by Netherlands to help crop, livestock farmers who relocate to cut nitrogen pollution
The government of the Netherlands has launched new grants for crop and livestock farmers who wish to innovate or relocate to reduce nitrogen pollution in Natura 2000 areas.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Local government unit in Asturias, Cebu, Philippines, takes poultry farms to task for high number of flies
The local government unit (LGU) of Asturias, Cebu, the Philippines, has issued a warning against two poultry farms in the town due to the presence of an unusual number of flies in their facility.

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