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Thursday, September 28, 2023
UK pig organisation supports expediting approval of precision breeding techniques in farmed animals
The United Kingdom's National Pig Association has backed calls for the UK government to speed up plans to allow the commercial use of precision breeding techniques in farmed animals.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Malaysian poultry farmers seek incentives, interest-free loans in federal budget
As the cost of living continues to rise and funding remains scarce, poultry farmers in Malaysia are eagerly anticipating potential incentives to be unveiled in the country's forthcoming federal budget for 2024, The Star reported.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Iceland halts issuing new salmon farming permits
The Icelandic government has taken the decision to temporarily suspend the issuance of new permits for salmon farming, citing an escalating national discussion surrounding aquaculture, particularly in light of recent incidents, including fi ...
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Nigeria's poultry farmers plead for government action to prevent collapse of industry
Poultry farmers in Nigeria, particularly, in Lagos State, have called on the Nigerian government to intervene and prevent the imminent collapse of the domestic poultry industry.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Lower rainfall places Bangladesh's fish farming in difficult spot
Bangladesh's fisheries sector is facing an alarming downturn due to unpredictable weather conditions — specifically, a lack of sufficient rainfall during the peak season for fish farming.
Monday, September 25, 2023
Tight supplies of chicken, egg in South Africa expected as farmers face worst bird flu outbreak
South African poultry farmers have warned of possible chicken and egg shortages as they battle what the industry said is the worst bird flu outbreak ever to hit the country.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Bangladesh's egg import plan may affect small-scale farmers
Bangladeshi market analysts and economists said that the government's decision to allow the import of eggs may provide temporary relief for consumers, but will harm small-scale poultry farmers, and have called for a closer examination of th ...
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Laxey raises US$45 million in equity for Icelandic land-based salmon farm
Laxey, formerly Icelandic Land Farmed Salmon, has successfully secured EUR 42 million (~US$45 million; EUR 1 = US$1.07) in the initial phase of its equity fundraising campaign for a land-based salmon farm project in Iceland, SeafoodSouce re ...
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Philippines' agriculture department mulls tax cuts to boost swine farming
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering tax reductions for the livestock sector to encourage swine repopulation amidst the ongoing threat of African swine fever (ASF), The Philippine Star reported.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Meghalaya, India, to compensate cattle farmers following LSD infections
The government of Meghalaya, India, has assured to compensate cattle farmers after over 9,000 cattle have been affected by the lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the state.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Azerbaijan fish farm becomes first sturgeon caviar producer to achieve BAP certification
Azerbaijan Fish Farm LLC has attained the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, making it the world's first sturgeon breeding farm with a specialised focus on caviar production to earn this recognition, Global Seafood Alliance (GS ...
Friday, September 15, 2023
Study reveals farmer behaviour plays crucial role in controlling livestock disease outbreaks
A recent study published in Preventive Veterinary Medicine highlights how variations in farmer behaviour can significantly impact the management of livestock disease outbreaks, shedding light on the importance of behavioural factors, such a ...
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Global organisations join forces with pharmaceutical firm to combat African Animal Trypanosomiasis
A consortium of prominent global organisations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the UK Government Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Boehringer Ingelheim, and the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines ...
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Gigante Salmon invests US$18.8 million more in land-based salmon farm project
Norwegian aquaculture company Gigante Salmon has announced an additional investment of NOK 200 million (~US$18.8 million; NOK 10 = US$0.94) in its ongoing land-based Atlantic salmon farm construction, SeafoodSource reported.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Zoetis Foundation announces US$2.6 million in grants to advance opportunities for livestock farmers and veterinarians
The Zoetis Foundation announced that it will distribute US$2.6 million during its second-round of 2023 grants, supporting six initiatives to help enable thriving professions and livelihoods for livestock farmers and veterinary professionals ...

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