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Monday, May 21, 2012
China, US Companies in Joint Biofuel VentureCHINA & US - Chinese egg producer Beijing DQY Agriculture Technology Co Ltd has teamed up with American meat supplier Smithfield Foods Inc to set up a $1.8 billion biofuel plant company in the United ...
Monday, February 27, 2012
Pig Power Science Yields Good ResultsGLOBAL - An innovative biogas system, developed at NIWA Hamilton, has been embraced by the Australian pork industry. It provides an alternative electricity and heating source.
Monday, February 20, 2012
China and US Firms Sign Biofuel DealUS & CHINA - China's biggest egg producer said Friday it will cooperate with a major US meat supplier to establish a biofuel company in the United States with a total investment of $1.8 billion.
Monday, January 16, 2012
FAO-EU Project to Promote Climate-Smart FarmingGENERAL - FAO and the European Commission have announced a new €5.3 million project aimed at helping Malawi, Viet Nam and Zambia transition to a "climate-smart" approach to agriculture.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Gains in Efficiency of Livestock Systems NeededGLOBAL - By 2050 an expanded world population will be consuming two thirds more animal protein than it does today, bringing new strains to bear on the planet's natural resources, according to a new FAO...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Canada-US Pork Industry Challenges SimilarCANADA & US - According to Bruce Cochrane, the chair of Manitoba Pork Council says there's a growing realization that the challenges faced by pork producers on both sides of the Canada US border are the...
Friday, September 03, 2010
Animal Production, Climate Change and DiseasesGLOBAL - The detection of links between animal production systems around the world, climate change and the epidemiological evolution of animal diseases was the focus of a meeting organised by the OIE with...
Monday, January 11, 2010
OIE to Study Meat Production and Climate ChangeGLOBAL - The World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) is expected to produce an environmental report on the role on meat in climate change by the summer.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ag Sector More Resilient to Global Crisis Than OthersGLOBAL - Because food is a basic necessity, the agriculture sector is showing more resilience to the global economic crisis than other industries. But the risks could increase if the economic downturn...
Friday, February 06, 2009
Understanding Phosphorus in Soils is VitalGLOBAL - A study has revealed no evidence of phytate-phosphorus accumulation in soils receiving animal manure. However, the scientists warned that this form of phosphorus may not be biologically and environmentally...
Friday, December 05, 2008
The Role of Farms and Forests in Changing ClimateGENERAL - The FAO has said that the problem of global warming from greenhouse gases calls for a stronger involvement of agriculture and farming communities, as well as forestry and forest users in reducing...
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