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Molasses Tanks and the Abolition of EU Milk Quotas
If you’re a dairy farmer, then the abolition of EU milk quotas next year is big news and the momentous event will restructure the face of European dairy farming. The rising costs of protein are triggering a re-think in the way in which cows are rationed and many farmers are now looking into alternatives that will enable feed costs to be kept under control and yet still allowing them to ...
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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 ...
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Asda The Latest Supermarket to Pay Dairy Farmers More
Following recent news that Morrison’s will be creating a distinct new milk brand which sees more money paid to dairy farmers, Asda is the latest UK supermarket to react to widespread pressure from the public to provide a fairer deal for dairy producers. According to The Guardian, as fresh milk sales are set to reach their lowest level by value in 8 years, the country’s third-largest ...
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