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Monday, October 7, 2024
Philippine dairy official seeks cattle imports for stock farms to drive domestic milk production
The Philippines' National Dairy Authority (NDA) Administrator, Marcus Antonius T. Andaya, recently pushed for the importation of cattle for stock farms to increase milk production.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Philippines lawmaker supports proposal to supply free ASF vaccine shots to backyard hog farmers
A lawmaker in the Philippines last week backed a proposal from the Philippines' hog industry to provide free African swine fever (ASF) vaccine shots to the hogs of backyard growers.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Zimbabwe farmers urged to utilise wheat stova for livestock feed amid drought
Livestock farming experts have called on Zimbabwean farmers to take advantage of last season's record wheat crop and harvest the leftover, wheat stova, for animal feed, as a measure to reduce livestock deaths caused by poverty and feed shor ...
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.

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