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Monday, May 22, 2023
Cambridge scientists develop system for comparing swine farming practices
Cambridge University researchers have devised a groundbreaking system for assessing animal welfare in swine farming, allowing for reliable comparisons across different farming methods, The Pig Site reported.
Monday, May 22, 2023
US court permits aquaculture group to join lawsuit against Washington state for fish farming shutdown
The Northwest Aquaculture Alliance (NWAA) recently won the right to intervene on behalf its members in the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's lawsuit against US state Washington's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Hilary Franz, the Washing ...
Thursday, May 18, 2023
South Africa's livestock farmers dismayed by lack of critical vaccines
Livestock farmers, meat producers and politicians in South Africa are in uproar over the shortage of strategic vaccines caused by ongoing challenges at the state-owned animal vaccine manufacturing company, Onderstepoort Biological Products ...
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
German feed equipment manufacturer BvL expands to Canadian dairy farms
German feeding equipment maker BvL is set to introduce its renowned total mixed rations (TMR) to dairy farms in Canada, through a partnership with Canadian distributor Grand River Robotics, based in Fergus, Ontario, eDairyNews reported.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Mycoplasma bovis detected at another farm in New Zealand
New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries announced that the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis was detected on a new infected farm in Mid-Canterbury, New Zealand Herald reported.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Malaysian government urged to compensate farmers for swine culled due to ASF
A Malaysian Member of Parliament (MP) has urged the government to compensate farmers for swine culled due to African swine fever (ASF), Free Malaysia Today reported.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Canadian farmers plan biggest wheat crop in 20 years due to Ukraine conflict
This year, Canadian farmers expect to plant the largest wheat crop in more than two decades due to strong wheat demand, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Loch Long Salmon plans Scotland's first semi-closed containment salmon farm
Loch Long Salmon, a company aiming to introduce semi-closed containment salmon farming to Scotland for the first time, is set to organise a supply chain event in Oban town in May, Fish Information & Services reported.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Farming official calls for alliance of Irish, European poultry farmers to keep EU welfare proposals in check
An alliance between Irish and European poultry farmers is critical to counter EU welfare proposals, which have the potential to "close down" the entire poultry industry, according to the National Poultry Committee chair of the Iri ...
Friday, May 5, 2023
US Farm Bureau president emphasises importance of farm bill
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall emphasised on May 2 the importance of the US farm bill during testimony before the US Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Smithfield may close 37 sow farms in Missouri, US, according to employee
Smithfield Foods could shut down 37 sow farms in Missouri, the United States, this week in response to hog market conditions, according to KTVO-TV.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Dutch livestock farmers to receive compensation for closing breeding sites
The European Commission has approved two new schemes proposed in the Netherlands that would compensate livestock farmers in certain areas who choose to close their breeding sites voluntarily, Agriland reported.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Grecce reports ASF outbreak on local pig farm in late April
The Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of Greece reported an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a domestic pig farm on April 26.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
"Bacon Day" in Illinois, US, to recognise state pig farmers for producing quality pork
On May 3, the Illinois Pork Producers Association will be at the Illinois State Capitol in Illinois, the United States, to celebrate the commemoration of Senate Join Resolution 22 sponsored by US Senator Tom Bennett.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
US dairy organisations conduct farm tour to strengthen trust in dairy
The United States' American Dairy Association North East and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program recently joined the Pennsylvania Beef Council to coordinate a farm tour for 15 registered dietitians at the Spring House Market and Farm in Ei ...

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