livestock Articles
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Agricultural research policy framework for improved livelihoods security in crop-livestock production systems
Concerns for sustainable development and poverty alleviation are forcing public agricultural research systems to focus on improving livelihoods security. Crop-livestock production systems are central to the livelihood security of the rural poor in India and some other countries of the tropics. With increasing population, urbanisation and incomes, massive increases are foreseen in demands for ...
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Assessing the prediction capacity of an agricultural supply positive mathematical programming model
In this paper, the calibration and prediction capacity of a supply response positive mathematical programming model (PMP) for the Alentejo region are evaluated. The model is calibrated with prices and agricultural subsidies of the base year (2000), using the specification rules of the cost function standard, Paris standard, average cost and exogenous elasticities. Then, the model is utilised for ...
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How technology helps improve animal feed quality and efficiency
In the age of technology, technology touches everything, even in agricultural settings and situations. Technology in recent years has been used to make things like swine production more efficient, building better livestock facilities with new capabilities, and even in growing the grain necessary for sustaining livestock raising. Technology also has a major hand in improving the quality and ...
By BESTMIX
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Cold Turkey? Dealing with agricultural trade liberalisation
Turkey has a particular interest in the WTO agricultural negotiations in view of its significant agricultural sector. This paper undertakes a quantitative analysis of trade liberalisation and its impact on Turkish agriculture. We use UNCTAD's Agricultural Trade Policy Simulation Model (ATPSM). A likely scenario suggests that Turkey may face higher import bills as world prices for cereals are ...
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Assessing the cost, effectiveness and acceptability of best management farming practices: a pluri-disciplinary approach
The AgriBMPWater project has been imagined and built in a pluri-disciplinary approach and framework, with the study of the object 'BMPs' using several disciplines at the same time (hydrology, economy, sociology, geography and agronomy). The knowledge of the object in each discipline is deepened by a fertile multi-field contribution: borders of disciplines have been broken down, allowing ...
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Measurement of Residual Arochlors and other Pesticides in Meat Products by GC / ECD-NPD
The use of pesticides and insecticides in the Agricultural Industry has always been widespread in the past. However, their use is now under close scrutiny by many consumer and government agencies since the short-term and cumulative effects of these materials has been shown to be potentially hazardous to humans and animals. Since almost all domesticated livestock feed is of fresh or ...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Perfecting the Security Interest
Borrowing large amounts of capital and incurring considerable debts in order to produce an agricultural commodity is necessary farmers and ranchers in many cases. Ordinarily, the lender loaning money will require the agricultural producer to provide a security interest in crops, livestock, or equipment. This type of transaction is considered a secured transaction, as explained in the first ...
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Agriculture and Environment in EU-15 — the IRENA Indicator Report
Background and purpose The IRENA operation (Indicator Reporting on the Integration of Environmental Concerns into Agriculture Policy) is a joint exercise between several Commission directorates-generals (DG Agriculture and Rural Development, DG Environment, Eurostat and DG Joint Research Centre, and the European Environment Agency (EEA) to develop agri-environmental indicators for monitoring the ...
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Efficient Manure Separation: Screw Press vs. Slope Screen Separator
In the realm of agricultural and livestock farming, the responsible management of manure is of paramount importance. Manure, a valuable resource rich in organic matter and nutrients, can be a double-edged sword for farmers. On one hand, it serves as a potent natural fertilizer; on the other, its mismanagement can lead to environmental issues. To address this challenge, farmers have turned to ...
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Agricultural biotechnology: risks and opportunities for developing country food security
Agricultural biotechnology presents opportunities for reducing poverty, food insecurity, child malnutrition, and natural resource degradation. Small farmers in developing countries are faced with many problems and constraints which biotechnology may assist. About 1.2 billion people, or one of every five humans, live in a state of absolute poverty, on the equivalent of US$1 a day or less. Modern ...
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The Importance of Scales in the Agricultural & Farming Industry
Weighing scales are essential and necessary equipment required for a wide range of applications. Whether intended for personal, industrial or commercial use, they serve one important function – providing accurate weight measurements for varied loads. In the agricultural sector, scales are indispensable tools and without them, it would be almost impossible to manage farms or carry out trade! ...
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Uses of PPGI Sheet in Agriculture Industry
PPGI sheets are commonly used in the agriculture industry for various purposes, such as: 1. Roofing: PPGI sheets are used to create durable and weather-resistant roofs for agricultural buildings, such as barns, sheds, and warehouses. 2. Fencing: PPGI sheets are used to construct fences around agricultural fields, to keep livestock in or out, and to protect crops from pests. 3. Greenhouses: PPGI ...
By Wanzhi Steel
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African Swine Fever devastates swine herds across Europe
How to protect yourself from the dangers of African Swine Fever. This year has seen the return of one of the most devastating agricultural viruses for pigs. With over 100 reports of the highly contagious outbreak of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV-Asfarviridae) across Europe and Asia recorded during the start of autumn. Although African Swine Fever was believed to have been wiped out ...
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What are the main uses of NO2 electrochemical sensors?
NO2 electrochemical sensor-Nitrogen dioxide leakage will cause great environmental pollution to the natural environment and threaten the personal safety of actual operators. Therefore, NO2 electrochemical sensors must be used. With the development trend of my country’s electronic component technology and the rapid development of well-known Chinese companies. Gas sensors have been widely ...
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Evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions and design of mitigation options: a whole farm approach based on farm management data and mechanistic models
Agricultural activities are important sources of nitrous oxide (N22O), methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2). They contribute approximately 10% of the total emitted greenhouse gases (GhG) in the European Union. We search for evaluating GhG emissions at the farm level and designing mitigation options. As emissions occur at many stages within the farm operation, it is crucial to consider nutrient ...
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New type fertilizer stirring tooth granulator for processing organic fermentation products
With the diversification of raw materials, organic fertilizer manufacturers are constantly developing new granulation equipment. In the production of ordinary organic fertilizer, there is a stirring tooth fertilizer granulator, which has high production efficiency and good product quality. In terms of organic-inorganic compound fertilizer, there is also a new NPK fertilizer granulator, which is ...
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Ministerial Interview: The only sector that assuredly alleviates poverty is agriculture. Our focus is to grow this industry that is the future of this country.
Exclusive interview with the Zambian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, the Honourable Given Lubinda. The Honourable minister is expected to be at the upcoming Agritech Expo in Chisamba from 14-16 April again. www.agritech-expo.com/interviews 1) Honourable minister, thank you for this opportunity, you said in an interview recently that the government wants to transform agriculture in Zambia. ...
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Organic fertilizer equipment changes to green ecology
With the improvement of people's quality of life, people put forward higher requirements for agricultural products, non-toxic and pollution-free green food has gradually become a new favorite on the table, which also requires modern agricultural production to change to green ecology. People's demand for high-quality agricultural products promotes the development of organic fertilizer, which ...
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Iot smart agriculture
What is smart farming? Smart farming is the application of Internet of Things technology to traditional agriculture, using sensors and software to control agricultural production through mobile or computer platforms, making traditional agriculture more “smart”. In addition to precise perception, control, and decision-making management, in a broad sense, smart farming also includes ...
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1 Series PTO Shaft – Replacement of Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft
1 Series PTO Shaft – Replacement for Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft 1. The PTO (Power Take-Off) Shaft is an universal mechanical device created to transfer power from a tractor, or other engines to a variety of industrial and agricultural equipment like balers, mowers pumps, generators, and so on. It features a standard keyway or spline connection that connects to the output shaft of the ...
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