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Seaweed pioneers sign deal to tackle dairy emissions
Blue Ocean Barns has contracted Blue Evolution for a project to commercialise large-scale farming of Asparagopsis taxiformis for their seaweed-based cattle feed supplement, Brominata.
France expects wine production to rebound from frost-hit 2021 despite drought
Wine production in France is expected to rebound this year from frost-hit output in 2021, although deepening drought may curb volumes, the country's farm ministry said on Tuesday.
Scientists offer blueprint for sustainable redesign of food systems
New research describes food systems designed not by the logic of growth such as efficiency and extraction, but by principles of sufficiency, regeneration, distribution, commons, and care.
USDA publishes organic livestock and poultry standards proposed rule
On Friday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) proposed rule in the Federal Register.
Dutch seaweed farmers boast first offshore mechanical harvest
Netherlands-based North Sea Farmers says it has completed the world’s first mechanical harvest of an offshore seaweed farm, marking an important milestone in the development of Europe’s seaweed industry.
Researchers develop low-cost Vibrio detection method for oysters
Agriculture extension scientists in New Hampshire have found a new and reliable way to spot Vibriosis, a seafood-borne bacterial infection that can be found in raw oysters.
PCR testing adopted by mushroom industry to speed up biosecurity management
Australian mushroom growers are using the same PCR testing technology used to detect COVID-19 in humans to manage major crop diseases impacting the industry.
A boost for New Zealand's seaweed farming sector
A seaweed and freshwater algae aquaculture licence has been granted to the University of Waikato and WaikatoLink Ltd in New Zealand.
Shrimp shells shown to strengthen concrete
Adding chitin from shrimp shells to cement paste can strengthen concrete, reduce seafood waste and lower carbon emissions from concrete production, according to new research.
Ukraine warns grain exports will take ‘months’ to reach prewar levels
Ukraine’s infrastructure minister has warned it will take months before grain exports from Odesa and neighbouring ports reach prewar levels and alleviate the global food crisis despite the relaxation of a Russian blockade in the Black Sea.