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Thursday, April 25, 2024
US study finds salmonella rates higher on larger poultry farms
Researchers at North Carolina State University, US, conducted a comparative study of Salmonella prevalence between differently sized poultry farms, revealing that larger commercial farms had higher rates of Salmonella in faecal and environm ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
La Union, Philippines, to support drought-affected farmers, fisherfolk with cash aid
The provincial government of La Union, the Philippines, is set to distribute cash aid ranging from ₱8,000 (US$138.96) to ₱10,000 (US$173.70) to farmers and fisherfolk in the province affected by drought.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
New Hope Liuhe suffers losses - as it tries to keep pig farming business afloat
Last December, New Hope Liuhe announced it would sell 51% of its subsidiary, Shandong Zhongxin Food to China Animal Husbandry Industry (CAHIC), for ¥2.7 billion (US$375.1 million) and 67% of another subsidiary, Deyang Food, to Hainan S ...
Monday, April 22, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture plans doubling budget for farm infrastructures in 2025
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced its intention to prioritise the construction of farm infrastructures in 2025 to benefit a larger number of farmers and fishermen, Philippine News Agency reported.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Five poultry farms in Hungary hit by bird flu
Hungary has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus at five poultry farms, the National Food Chain Safety Office said on April 16.
Friday, April 19, 2024
BC First Nations release scientific review of salmon farming in British Columbia, Canada
The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship, the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) and the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences (BC CAHS) have released a comprehensive review on the salmon farming industry in British Columbi ...
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Chilean salmon industry launches project to combat bacterial infections in farmed fish
Inspired by the fight against COVID-19, Chilean salmon producers have partnered with the government to address bacterial infection challenges in farmed fish through the "Yelcho" initiative, Fish Farmer reported.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
New emissions calculator empowers Australian egg farmers tackle carbon footprint
Australian egg farmers now have access to an emissions calculator designed to evaluate on-farm carbon emissions and explore reduction strategies, launched by Australian Eggs, a leading research and development organisation for the industry, ...
Monday, April 15, 2024
Pig farming types not performing well in environmental, animal health and welfare aspects, study finds
Researchers from the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and the University of Sao Paulo have evaluated different types of pig farming - including woodland, organic, free range, RSPCA assured and Red Tractor certified, to assess e ...
Friday, April 12, 2024
Philippine agriculture office unveils 50-hectare corn model farm in La Union province
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture Region 1 (Ilocos Region) office, through its Corn Banner Program, recently showcased a 50-hectare corn model farm during a field day at Luzong Sur village in Bangar town, La Union province, on Apri ...
Thursday, April 11, 2024
CP Foods' shrimp farms in Thailand certified for being antibiotic-free
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) has attained certification for its antibiotic-free products, with seven of its shrimp farms in Thailand having been granted Antibiotic-Free Product Certification by SGS (Thailand) Com ...
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Delays hinder opening of Singapore's fourth egg farm
Singapore's plans to enhance its egg production capacity face delays as the construction of its fourth egg farm encounters challenges related to rising costs and stringent biosecurity measures, The Straits Times reported.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
World Bank's private sector arm slammed for financially supporting factory farming
The private sector arm of the World Bank is facing claims that it contributes to global warming and the undermining of animal welfare by providing financial support for factory farming, including the building of pig farming tower blocks in ...
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
BASF and Solidaridad partner to empower Brazilian soybean farmers to foster biodiversity
BASF and Solidaridad have partnered to understand how sustainable farming activities can have an increased effect on biodiversity, environmental conservation and the coexistence of agriculture and pollinators like bees.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Phileo by Lesaffre unveils guide on fermentation solutions for shrimp farming
Phileo by Lesaffre has announced the release of Program Aquasaf Shrimp, a comprehensive program providing practical guidance on the use of fermentation solutions for shrimp producers.

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