March 19, 2024 | 11:37 GMT +7

Climate change alters the hidden microbial food web in peatlands

Climate change alters the hidden microbial food web in peatlands

(VAN) The humble peat bog conjures images of a brown, soggy expanse. But it turns out to have a superpower in the fight against climate change.

Active walking in broiler chickens – a flagship for good welfare

Active walking in broiler chickens – a flagship for good welfare

(VAN) Automated assessment of broiler chicken welfare poses particular problems due to the huge number of birds involved and the range of different welfare measures currently being proposed.

Brazil soy, corn crop estimates widen further after weather woes

Brazil soy, corn crop estimates widen further after weather woes

(VAN) Benchmark industry estimates of top exporter Brazil’s soybean crop have deviated even further from each other this month following a season blemished by questionable weather.

USA and Canada reduce pig herd while facing ongoing problems

USA and Canada reduce pig herd while facing ongoing problems

(VAN) North America’s pork industry faces dire straits. Ongoing equity losses are huge, and the sector is currently scrambling to reverse the trend through cutting supply.

Why farmers are struggling to go green

Why farmers are struggling to go green

(VAN) A crisis is brewing in the systems that feed us.

European Parliament accepts new regulations for larger livestock farms

European Parliament accepts new regulations for larger livestock farms

(VAN) The European Parliament approved new rules to reduce harmful emissions from industrial installations and large pig and poultry farms.

Bird flu strain raises alarm as virus kills South American wildlife

Bird flu strain raises alarm as virus kills South American wildlife

(VAN) Of more immediate concern is evidence the disease, once largely confined to bird species, appears to be spreading between mammals.

China to boost innovation in agriculture sector on food security concerns

China to boost innovation in agriculture sector on food security concerns

(VAN) China said on Wednesday it would speed up science and technology innovation in the agriculture sector, to help boost self-reliance in agricultural technology amid food security concerns.

Vietnam Agriculture: Green Approach

Vietnam's deepening international integration underscores the agricultural industry's commitment to global standards and shared responsibilities. Vietnamese agriculture is diligently translating its efforts into comprehensive actions.

EU takes the ax to green farming rules

EU takes the ax to green farming rules

(VAN) The European Commission’s move to slash environmental requirements for farmers comes as top scientists are urging just the opposite.

Dilution of poultry welfare standards in the UK criticised by campaigners

Dilution of poultry welfare standards in the UK criticised by campaigners

(VAN)The Animal Welfare Committee proposal is for the European legislation to be amended for a period of 5 years so 'it is legally permitted to lift chickens and turkeys weighing less than 10kg,by 2 legs'.

FAO urges more cooperation in banana sector, significant for some least developed and low-income

FAO urges more cooperation in banana sector, significant for some least developed and low-income

(VAN) 4th World Banana Forum Conference discusses challenges such as the climate crisis, fertilizer and transportation costs and the TR4 disease

China resolutely cracks down overseas espionage activities targeting germplasm resources

China resolutely cracks down overseas espionage activities targeting germplasm resources

(VAN) According to the article published on the ministry's official WeChat account on Monday morning, food security is an important component of national security, closely related to the overall well-being of the country.

US soybean crush capacity on the rise

US soybean crush capacity on the rise

(VAN) Oilseed Crushings, Production, Consumption and Stocks report that 6 million tons of soybeans were crushed in November, up 5.4% from 5.69 million tons crushed in the same month last year.

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