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2022.09.02
What is on salmon aquaculture’s tech horizon?
Stronger and larger aquaculture units and enclosed set ups could be the next stage of aquatech, according to a review of Norway’s development license scheme for Atlantic salmon.
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2022.09.01
Crops of the future: Carlsberg invents ultra-fast breeding tech to develop crops
Scientists at Carlsberg Research Laboratory have invented a non-GMO breeding method, called ‘FIND-IT’, which helps find variants that better tolerate heat, drought or other climatic challenges.
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2022.09.01
USDA approves $21.9 mln in grants for meat, poultry supply chains
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced an additional $21.9 million of funding
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2022.08.31
Carrefour CEO says inflation crisis has consumers snubbing organic food
Carrefour CEO says inflation crisis has consumers snubbing organic food
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2022.08.31
Farmers invest in refurbishing FIFO accommodation for workforce amid statewide housing shortage
Farmers in Western Australia's horticulture industry have invested millions in repurposing accommodation once used by fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers to house staff on farms amid the current housing shortage.
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2022.08.30
Biosecurity plan and augmented reality app Sheep EAD AR part of SA's strategy to reduce risks
South Australia's livestock industry is strengthening its biosecurity capacity with a new app and a new state-based plan.
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2022.08.29
Plan to unlock unused land in Australia's salad bowl using 'wasted' recycled water
A plan to use recycled water, which currently runs out to sea, could double the production of food in Australia's salad bowl, avoiding future vegetable imports by shoring up domestic supply.
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2022.08.29
WA caged eggs phased out within 10 years, says WA food and agriculture minister Alannah MacTiernan
Western Australia's Agriculture and Food Minister says she wants caged eggs off the state's supermarket shelves within the next decade.
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2022.08.25
Scientists launch study into what makes the best New Zealand pork
Researchers are investigating what makes great-tasting pork as part of an innovative eating quality project, according to an AgResearch press release.
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2022.08.24
Indian insect firm raises $3.4 million
Insect biotech startup Loopworm has raised $3.4 million in seed funding as it plans its first factory to scale production on insect-based aquafeed and other circular economy applications.