USRSB to shore up feedyard and auction market sectors with new sustainability modules
21:08 | 23/02/2021
The US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) has unveiled additional sustainability resources for the feedyard and auction market sectors.
China redoubles focus on food security in newly released policy document
20:59 | 22/02/2021
China will put greater pressure on its regions to boost grain yields and step-up support for its domestic seed industry as it strengthens its focus on food security after the COVID-19 pandemic, a major policy document issued late Sunday showed.
Texas ranchers scramble to keep animals alive in unusual cold
22:06 | 19/02/2021
Texas ranchers worked overtime to haul water and hay to cattle to keep them alive during a freak winter storm, but some cows have already succumbed to unusual icy temperatures that also killed chickens, idled meat plants and threatened crops.
Research says New Zealand dairy is world’s most emissions efficien
14:16 | 16/02/2021
New research shows New Zealand dairy farmers have the world’s lowest carbon footprint – at half the emissions of other international producers.
Sorghum crop harvested for feed trial at Dairy Campus
08:32 | 09/02/2021
The sorghum variety STH18119 was harvested and ensilaged on September 25. The sorghum silage is intended for a feed trial with dairy cows at Dairy Campus.
Australia's NFF issues statement on agriculture and climate emissions
08:30 | 09/02/2021
Tony Maher, CEO of Australia's National Farmers Federation states that its climate policy is clear - farming and agriculture cannot be worse off going forward with any carbon commitments or emissions reduction schemes.
OECD encourages governments to opt for a "food systems" approach to address mounting challenge
21:27 | 31/01/2021
Instead of viewing challenges like environmental sustainability, food security and economic livelihoods in isolation, leaders should adopt a "food systems" model and take a more holistic approach when crafting solutions.
UK vets stress that there is "room for improvement" on animal welfare at slaughter
20:31 | 29/01/2021
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed England's review of Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing regulations and offers proposals to better safeguard animal welfare.
Analysis: how the Biden Administration's new approach will affect food and agriculture
20:28 | 29/01/2021
After his inauguration on 20 January, President Joe Biden began implementing his agenda, issuing more than three dozen executive orders, proclamations and memoranda on a wide range of issues.
Amazon ecosystem hurtles towards death spiral as deforestation surges in 2020
21:44 | 28/01/2021
An area the size of Israel was deforested in the Amazon biome in 2020 as destruction jumped 21 percent in the region.
