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  1. Whole Asparagopsis Seaweed Much More Effective Than Bromoform Alone In Reducing Cattle Methane Emissions, Study Finds 10/21/2024

    A new study has found that using whole Asparagopsis seaweed as a cattle feed additive is significantly more effective at reducing methane emissions than using bromoform, the aquatic plant's primary active compound, on its own.

  2. Animal Welfare Has A Cost And Everyone Has A Role To Play 10/11/2024

    The societal demand for more animal welfare in livestock farming is great; for example through larger stables and more space to run around.

  3. Anthrax Vaccine Protects Sheep And Cattle 10/10/2024

    Livestock producers who manage properties where anthrax has occurred or nearby properties have been reminded to vaccinate their cattle and sheep against anthrax, even though there are no current anthrax cases.

  4. Aldi Extends Partnership With Arla To Support Dairy Farming 10/8/2024

    This extended partnership, set to run until the middle of 2027, will provide additional support to Arla’s farmer owners, ensuring greater focus on sustainability and animal welfare practices. ​

  5. USDA Announces Actions To Lower Food Prices, Bring Fairness To Farmers, And Promote More Competitive Food Supply Chains 10/8/2024

    Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced multiple steps to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive markets for American farmers and ranchers, and lower food prices for American families.

  6. Converting Methane Emissions From Dairy Farms To Biogas Could Save More Than £400M A Year In Fuel Costs 10/2/2024

    New research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics suggest - and highlights the huge potential for turning them into a renewable energy source.

  7. The Secret Behind The Unique Tastes And Textures Of Brue Valley Farm Butter 10/1/2024

    Nestled in the lush Somerset levels with views to Glastonbury Tor is Brue Valley Farm, where the Clapp family have farmed the land for almost 500 years, raising herds of relaxed and happy cows to produce quality milk.

  8. DeLaval Launches AI Powered Herd Monitoring Technology 10/1/2024

    Developed through a joint effort initiated in September 2023, the Milk Sustainability Center integrates data on crop and animal performance into a unified tool, aiming to empower farmers to optimise their operations, reduce environmental impact, and meet the growing demands for sustainable practices in dairy farming.

  9. As NASEM Weighs In On Methane Removal, Ambient Carbon Partners With Benton Dairy Farms To Test Its New System For Eradicating Methane Emissions From Cow Barns 10/1/2024

    Ambient Carbon, a Denmark-based company focusing on methane mitigation technology, today announces its new partnership with Benton Group Dairies to field-test a prototype of Ambient Carbon's Methane Eradication Photochemical System (MEPS), a first-of-a-kind non-invasive technology to remove methane from dairy barn exhaust. 

  10. CABI Study Leads To Assessment Of Kenya's Dairy And Beef Sectors And Opportunities For US Investment 9/25/2024

    A CABI-led study has resulted in the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) publishing a Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report which assesses Kenya’s dairy and beef sectors and opportunities for US investment.