Tag: Sustainable Farming
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A Soybean Breakthrough: How a New Variety Is Redefining Dairy Farming
Introduction: A Breakthrough in Dairy Nutrition Federally funded research from Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is spotlighting a soybean variety with the potential to transform dairy farming. In a collaboration that spans generations, researchers and a fourth‑generation farming team have explored how this crop, when included in dairy cow diets, can…
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A Breakthrough in Dairy Farming: Genomic Soybean Boosts Milk Quality
New Discovery Sets the Stage for a Dairy Farming Revolution A once-in-a-generation discovery is reshaping how dairy farmers approach cow nutrition and milk quality. Federally funded research through Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has identified a soybean variety with unique traits that may improve the quality of milk when included in…
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From vineyards to turbines: Hokkaido’s climate adaptation journey
H2: A northern island’s evolving climate strategy Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, is famed for snow-covered winters, robust dairy, and refined whiskies. Yet in recent years, its climate story has expanded to include a surprising set of adaptations: wine alongside wind farms, forests that store carbon, and farms that rethink planting schedules to cope with hotter…
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AI Dive: Israeli Researchers Decode Fish Feeding Sounds to Boost Aquaculture
Artificial intelligence meets the aquarium: decoding fish feeding sounds In a novel approach to fish farming, Israeli researchers are turning the sounds of fish feeding into actionable data. By applying artificial intelligence to underwater noises, scientists can identify feeding events, monitor health, and optimize feeding schedules in real time. The work, set to be presented…
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Decarbonising Food Systems: Opportunities for a Concerned ASEAN
Why ASEAN Must Act Now on Food System Decarbonisation Global momentum to curb climate change centers on transforming food systems, a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. For ASEAN, decarbonising food systems offers a practical route to meet climate targets while boosting resilience, food security, and rural livelihoods. The region’s diverse agriculture, vibrant urban markets,…
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Smart Eyes for Grazing Robots: Chinese Researchers Unveil MASM-YOLO for Cattle Behavior Tracking
Introduction: A New Eye on the Herd Chinese researchers have unveiled a lightweight yet powerful approach to monitoring beef cattle behavior in grassland pastures. By leveraging a video-based recognition system fed to quadruped grazing robots, the MASM-YOLO model promises improved efficiency in herd feeding, health monitoring, and overall pasture management. This development sits at the…
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Rotational Grazing and Executive Director Appointments: A New Era for Public Reform
Introduction: Reform in Public Leadership and Agricultural Policy At the start of January, the Office of the Prime Minister announced the appointment of executive directors (EDs) across several government ministries. While the immediate headline focuses on leadership changes, the broader implications touch on policy direction, accountability, and how public programs—especially in agriculture—will be implemented. One…
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England’s Smaller Farms to Take Priority in Nature Funding, Government Announces
Smaller farms to be prioritised for nature funding England is set to reshape its post-EU nature subsidies to favour smaller farms, a move that aims to boost biodiversity and rural resilience across the countryside. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds is expected to unveil the policy shift at the Oxford Farming Conference, arguing that targeted support will…
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Kasoa Mankrado Urges Youth to Embrace Agriculture Amid Water Crisis Alarm
Kasoa’s Mankrado Makes a Strong Case for Youth in Agriculture The Mankrado of Kasoa Kwao-Mensah Krom, Nana Otuboah Kwesi Gariba, has delivered a timely appeal to the town’s young residents: turn your attention to agriculture as a viable path to improved livelihoods. In a statement reflecting concerns about economic opportunities for youth and the broader…
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Kasoa Youth Urged to Embrace Agriculture for Livelihoods
Traditional Leadership Sounds a Modern Note: Kasoa’s Call to Youth The Mankrado of Kasoa Kwao-Mensah Krom, Nana Otuboah Kwesi Gariba, has issued a clear, timely appeal to the young people in Kasoa and across surrounding communities. He urges them to look beyond conventional white-collar ambitions and consider agriculture as a viable path to secure livelihoods.…