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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.
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.
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.
Dramatically reducing fishmeal and fish oil in salmon feeds is essential for the sector's long-term growth
A new study outlines how reducing the amount of marine-derived natural resources such as fish meal and fish oil in the diet of farmed Atlantic salmon will allow the sector to keep growing into the next century.
Balancing animal and plant protein in human diet could improve water quality
Balancing how much protein you eat with the amount your body needs could reduce nitrogen releases to aquatic systems in the US. by 12% and overall nitrogen losses to air and water by 4%, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.
Lumpy skin disease spreads to northern states of India
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) issued a report with an update on outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle in India.
USDA invests $197 mln in locally led conservation
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally-led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
Drinking more milk may improve brain health in older adults - research
Older adults who drink three cups of dairy milk a day can increase their brain’s level of a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the brain from the damage that accompanies aging and aging-related diseases.
Tassal recommends shareholders accept $1.1 billion takeover bid from Canadian seafood giant Cooke
The last remaining Australian-owned major salmon producer looks set to go to foreign hands, after Canadian aquaculture company Cooke upped its offer for Tassal.
Brisbane meatworks Australian Country Choice Holdings underpays staff more than $2.5 million
Brisbane meat processor Australian Country Choice Holdings (ACCH) has admitted it underpaid staff more than $2.5 million and will enter into an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.