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NGOs call for ban in Africa for battery cage chicken farming
Africa’s non-governmental organisations have called for a ban of raising chickens in battery cages as it was cruel and carried harmful germs that can spread to humans.
New tomato bred to naturally resist pests and curb disease
A Cornell researcher has completed a decades-long program to develop new varieties of tomato that naturally resist pests and limit transfer of viral disease by insects.
US strengthens organic food protocols to counter fraud
US officials unveiled new rules to tighten oversight of the growing organic food.
AI outbreaks in France impact Russian turkey meat market
It is estimated that existing and planned hatching egg production in Russia would cover only 80% of domestic demand.
Carbon-neutral eggs make good sense
When consumers consciously buy organic eggs, they assume that they are sustainable, too.
Could Brazil surpass U.S. as world's top corn exporter?
Competition in world markets is expected to intensify as Brazil is currently projected to produce record corn and soybean crops for 2022-23.
SA winemaker using ducks to control pests in vineyards
A South African winemaker, Vergenoegd Löw, The Wine Estate, is using 1 000 Indian Runner ducks to forage its vineyards where “they happily dine” on snails while keeping the farm pest-free and natural.
Türkiye wants more young people in agriculture: Minister
The government wants to see more young people at every stage of agricultural production, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Vahit Kirişçi has said.
Avian influenza: Unspeakable damage and unexplainable consequences
Chairman of the IEC working group Avian Influenza, Ben Dellaert gives an overview of the current bird flu crisis.
Australia set for record wheat crop as harvest wraps up
Grain traders down under expect a massive 42 million-tonne wheat crop.