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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Philippines to construct biosecure farms in bid to revive swine sector
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture will provide PHP 5.5 million (~US$107,000; PHP 10 = US$0.20) each to local farmers' cooperatives and associations to build biosecure farms that will manage or contain the spread of deadly livestock ...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Newcastle disease detected in major Singapore egg farm
An outbreak of Newcastle disease has been confirmed at Seng Choon Farm, one of Singapore's three biggest farms, The Straits Times Singapore reported.
Monday, February 28, 2022
UK reveals new plans to provide support for livestock farmers
The United Kingdom has set out plans for government-funded vet visits, grants for animal welfare improvements and health and welfare priorities for the country's swine industry.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Bird flu detected at poultry farm in Delaware state, US with 1.2 million birds
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been detected at a commercial poultry farm with 1.2 million birds in Delaware state, US, expanding an outbreak of avian influenza that has killed chickens and turkeys in the country, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Philippines detects bird flu in duck and quail farms
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture said it has confirmed highly pathogenic H5N1 strains of avian influenza in some duck and quail farms near the capital of Manila, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Cherkizovo Group to build new pig farms in Tambov region, Russia
Cherkizovo Group is planning to invest ₽8.5 billion (US$106 million) in new pig farms in the Tambov Region, Russia.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Farmer association wants beef cattle in Ireland at US$5.66/kg
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Livestock Committee chair has said that €5/kg (US$5.66) "must be the target" for beef cattle.
Monday, February 21, 2022
Argentina farm belt expects light showers, then heavy rains at month end
The Buenos Aires grains exchange said drought-hit Argentina is set for a week of light rainfall, then heavier rains towards end-February, Reuters reported.
Friday, February 18, 2022
New bird flu outbreak confirmed in the Netherlands at a chicken farm
The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality detected an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a chicken farm, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Malaysian minister urges swine farmers to intensify biosecurity measures against African swine fever
Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, Malaysia's said Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development, has urged swine farmers in the Malaysian state of Sarawak to intensify their farm biosecurity measures to prevent the spread ...
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Malaysia yet to decide on subsidy extension for poultry farmers
Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee, Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Industries Minister (MAFI) said the government has yet to decide on extending a subsidy for poultry farmers, Bernama Malaysia reported.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Thailand to assist swine farmers affected by African swine fever
Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives said it will propose business recovery plans to assist small-scale swine farmers affected by African swine fever (ASF), Pattaya Mail reported.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Egg shortage in Western Australia results in high demand for backyard farmers
Backyard chickens are in high demand in Western Australia (WA) because of an egg shortage in the region, which has left supermarket shelves empty, and sales restrictions imposed, Perth Now reported.
Monday, February 14, 2022
ForFarmers nominates new member to supervisory board
The supervisory board of ForFarmers NV has decided to nominate Marijke Folkers-In 't Hout as member of the board.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Tyson uses 9-10 million acres of farmland for corn and soybean productions, research says
Tyson Foods utilises between nine and 10 million acres of farmland – an area almost twice the size of New Jersey, the United States – to produce corn and soybeans to feed the more than two billion animals it processes every year ...

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