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Livestock Event National Dairy Show Results 2014

Stall bookings for cattle reached record levels at the Livestock Event, at The NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 2 and 3 Thursday July. Over 200 stalls were allocated for the National Dairy Show, together with over 145 pedigree beef cattle. “Last year visitors requested more livestock, consequently the event featured more space for dairy cows, more beef with three national shows for ...

Jul. 7, 2014

By The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF)

Livestock Event: National Dairy Show - there`s still time to enter

Stall bookings for the Livestock Event’s National Dairy Show have exceeded 200 stalls so far, however with five days to go to the booking deadline, there’s still time to enter. “The National Dairy Show staged at The NEC, Birmingham on 2 and 3 July and featuring seven different breeds is going from strength to strength. Over 200 stalls have been booked to date, ...

Jun. 17, 2014

By The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF)

Commercial Forage Box added to hay/forage equipment lineup

Combining size with strength, Art’s Way’s new heavy-duty commercial forage box is designed with the commercial farmer and livestock producer in mind. “The new forage box has a rugged, robust design, the materials it’s made of are chosen for their durability,” said Guadalupe Diaz, design sales engineer at Art’s Way. “It will provide years of trouble free ...

Nov. 11, 2016

By Art`s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc

2013/2014 Report from the Field Highlights Recent Successes

Every year, SARE's four regional programs provide grant funding to scores of cutting-edge farmers, ranchers, researchers and educators for projects that aim to improve the sustainability of American agriculture. To get a glimpse of some of these innovators at work, check out the latest edition of SARE's biennial report, 2013/2014 Report from the Field. Download or order free print copies ...

Mar. 17, 2014

By Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

Fresh outbreaks of Newcastle Disease in poultry

For the last couple of months when most people have been thinking about Poultry, Turkey was at the front of their minds. However many countries have been seeing an increase in Newcastle disease, which if you weren’t aware is a viral problem similar to Avian Flu. With Colombia declaring a state of emergency following its latest outbreak, which began in December 2017 and has ...

Jan. 10, 2018

By Addfield Environmental Systems Ltd.

Manure Event to Show New Ways to Boost Both Crops and Water Quality

Manure has two shades of green, so to speak. The green of greater farm crop yields. And the green of a cleaner environment. Organizers of the Aug. 14 Manure Science Review say farmers can see both at the same time and that the event will show how to do it. “Manure is an excellent product for improving soil ...

Jul. 4, 2014

By Ohio State University

American society of agronomy

Recycling manure is an important practice, especially for large livestock producers. Manure can be used as fertilizer to aid in crop production, aiding livestock producers that grow their own feed crops. While manure does provide a rich nutrient source for crops, it also can contribute to nutrient leaching and runoff. This can contaminate the surrounding ecosystem and lead to eutrophication of ...

Mar. 31, 2011

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Agricultural firm opts to remain baling with Riverside

Agrimin Ltd – world leader in animal health and nutrition – has invested in further baling technology from Riverside Waste Machinery. Based in North Lincolnshire, the business has always been passionate about its duties to recycle, and the recent purchase of a second baler – an RWM 75 – has helped them manage this more efficiently. ...

Apr. 18, 2018

By Riverside Waste Machinery

Xylem expands its aquaculture offering with new ultraviolet, saltwater-resistant treatment solutions

Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announced today that it has expanded its offering of WEDECO ultraviolet (UV) disinfection solutions specifically developed for the tank-based aquaculture industry. Xylem’s new closed-vessel WEDECO BX and Quadron series UV systems are designed for inactivating fish ...

Aug. 15, 2013

By Xylem, Inc.

Farms must begin reporting air releases of hazardous substances from animal wastes

Beginning November 15, 2017, many livestock, poultry and equine farms must comply with reporting requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) section 103. The law requires entities to report releases of hazardous substances above a certain threshold that occur within a 24-hour period. Farms have historically been exempt from most reporting ...

Nov. 7, 2017

By The National Agricultural Law Center (NALC)

In the world: nanotech on the farm - MIT chemical engineer Paula Hammond lends her nanotechnology expertise to farmers in Africa.

Cassava is a tropical root vegetable and staple crop for millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. However, it’s tricky to handle: Once the root is removed from the ground, it spoils within one to three days, so farmers must get it to processing centers as soon as possible after harvesting it. If they don’t, the crop goes to waste. A simple way to prolong cassava’s shelf life could help farmers ...

Mar. 12, 2010

By MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

FAO and ILO urge countries to better protect children working in fisheries and aquaculture

Governments need to take measures to protect children from harmful work in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, say the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). According to a guidance document published jointly by the two UN agencies, almost every country ...

Jun. 27, 2013

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Why Visit T-T at Grassland and Muck 2017?

Based at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on Wednesday 23rd May and Thursday 24th May, Grassland and Muck brings you innovative ways to maximise your muck. T-T are at the forefront of innovation and will have technicians on hand to discuss ways you can increase the use of your slurry, you will find T-T on stand 415 of the main trade area. T-T have a dedicated agricultural and ...

May 22, 2017

By T-T Pumps Ltd.

Introducing Nuterra - our united approach to sustainability

Through our insight as a global leader in the animal nutrition and aquaculture feed sectors, Nutreco has long held the opinion that using resources in increasingly efficient and innovative ways is the most sustainable approach to feeding a population that is forecast to exceed 9 billion people by 2050. We also believe that integration of the latest technological developments into pioneering, ...

Jan. 23, 2017

By Skretting - Nutreco Group

Enable IPC Announces Final Testing Is Underway on New RFID Tag for June Launch

Enable IPC Corporation (PINKSHEETS: EIPC) today issued an update to shareholders and interested parties regarding the final testing, characteristics and the expected June launch of the Company's new durable, versatile and high performance RFID tag. Final testing for Enable IPC's new RFID tag has begun, and the Company maintains its prior expectations of a product launch next month. As ...

May 10, 2011

New Holland Wins Six AE50 Awards for Engineering Innovation

New Holland Agriculture has been honored with six prestigious AE50 Awards by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The AE50 awards are presented for the fifty most innovative product ideas to enter the market in 2013. They honor new product ideas that are ranked highest in innovation, significant engineering advancement, and impact on the market served. The New ...

Jan. 24, 2014

By New Holland Agriculture - a Brand of CNH Global N.V.

Lakeland Farm & Ranch Direct

As we head into the new year, we are proud to re-introduce ourselves as Lakeland Farm and Ranch Direct, a division of Lakeland Group. We continue to pride ourselves on the livestock-management solutions we take to the market. We want you to know that together we can build your farm the way you want it built. ...

Jan. 18, 2017

By Lakeland Group

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