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Monday, August 29, 2022
China's farmers told to replant or change crops following a prolonged drought
Farmers in China are evaluating the effects of a protracted drought as the country's record heatwave begins to abate, and the government is advising them to replant or switch crops where they can, Reuters reported.
Monday, August 29, 2022
Certified Irish Augus launched first of its kind breed programme for beef farmers in Ireland
Certified Irish Angus has launched on August 25 what it describes as "a new programme which will reward breeders with a bonus scheme".
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
48-hour standstill at pig farms in South Korea ordered following ASF confirmation
A 48-hour standstill was ordered on pig farms and related facilities in the eastern Gangwon Province, South Korea, last weekend by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs after confirmation of a second African swine fever (ASF) ...
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
US had lesser hog farms in 2017 than 1997, biggest farms raised most of country's pigs, USDA report states
In the space of a generation, US hog production has transformed, even if the Midwest, with Iowa foremost, is still the leader, said a new report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Vietnam aims to produce 5.6 million tonnes of farmed seafood yearly by 2025
Vietnam has rolled out a plan to significantly increase its aquaculture production.
Monday, August 22, 2022
Poultry farms in eastern Nangarhar, Afghanistan, impacted by higher feed costs
Owners of poultry farms in eastern Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, said the increase in chicken feed price and the import of chicken and its meat from Pakistan have badly affected their business.
Monday, August 22, 2022
More than one million farm animals vaccinated against FMD in Indonesia
As many as 1,589,144 farm animals have been vaccinated against foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia so far, according to data from the FMD Handling Task Force.
Monday, August 22, 2022
Scotland, UK salmon farming industry to face rising pressure over greenhouse gas emissions
The salmon farming industry in Scotland, the United Kingdom, will come under increasing scrutiny and strain due to greenhouse gas emissions, experts warn.
Monday, August 22, 2022
Salmar Aker Ocean's fish farm in Norway possibly limited to initial biomass of 9,000 tonnes of salmon
Salmar Aker Ocean's pioneering offshore fish farm in Norway should be limited to holding a maximum biomass of 9,000 tonnes of salmon during its first production cycle, according to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet).
Saturday, August 20, 2022
British Columbia, Canada salmon association debunks link between wild salmon returns and active salmon farms
The BC (British Columbia, Canada) Salmon Farmers Association released recent data showing that there's no relationship between wild salmon returns and active salmon farms following recent media statements by activists claiming such a link.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Indiana, US farm event highlights importance of agricultural research
US Senator Mike Braun met with agricultural industry leaders on August 16 at an Indiana, US farm event to discuss how public support for agricultural research and development can address challenges to the United States' food system and the ...
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
CEO encourages poultry farmers in Nigeria to adopt use of data
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Afarmacco, Godfrey Ebetaleye, has called on poultry farmers across Nigeria to embrace the use of data to transform the poultry industry, saying that the move will go a long way in helping to manage and m ...
Monday, August 15, 2022
Companies to grow seaweed in South Australia-based trial on cutting fish farming's carbon emissions
Clean Seas, an aquaculture company, is growing seaweed to reduce the environmental impact of fish farming and livestock, and is working with another aquaculture company, CH4 Global, to grow asparagopsis seaweed at its Arno Bay, South Austra ...
Monday, August 15, 2022
Irish beef sector a national asset, says farm association president
Ireland's beef sector should be celebrated as a unique national asset, the president of the Irish Farmers' Association, Tim Cullinanm, said.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Insecurity, inflation pressure poultry farms in Katsina, Nigeria, into shutdown
Poultry farmers in Katsina, Nigeria, have lamented how the problems of insecurity and inflation are forcing the closure of their farms in the state.

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