It’s that time of the year again, and experiencing the hot weather is normal. Hot weather can negatively impact your livestock, so let’s look at how to keep livestock safe. How can you manage heat stress in livestock without affecting their production? Heat stress can harm your farm animals if care is not taken. What […]
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Minister of Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE), Ousman Bah, reiterates the government’s unwavering dedication to integrating Information, Communication, and Technologies (ICT) into the agricultural sector, aiming to elevate its performance. “I reaffirm the government’s commitment to mainstreaming ICTs for enhanced agricultural outcomes,” stated Minister Bah through the deputy permanent secretary of MOCDE at the opening […]
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Farmers are struggling to control the infestation of fall armyworms due to their quick and persistent spread, and they are urgently looking for support from relevant stakeholders to stop the threatening invasion. The fall armyworms continue to expand despite farmers’ best efforts to stop the spread of these damaging insects in their crops, which has left them […]
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Minnesota Farmers – May Lee is a veteran farmer with four decades of experience who moved from Laos during this difficult planting season. Lee cultivates a range of crops at Big River Farms in Washington County, a crucial training site for immigrant farming families, as one of the country’s first Hmong certified-organic farmers. She also trains others […]
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A recent heat wave has engulfed northern China, posing a tough new challenge to the nation’s agricultural industry, which is already coping with the hotter and drier conditions brought on by the El Nino weather trend. China’s temperatures is nearing 42C (107.6F), which are records, were recorded in Beijing, Tianjin, and fifteen other weather stations […]
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Questions: How long can a hen stay off her eggs before they die? How long will a hen sit on eggs after 21 days? How many eggs can a broody hen sit on? How long does it take for chicken eggs to hatch under a hen? How to make a hen broody? Will a hen […]
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The National Bureau of Statistics announced that during the first three months of 2023, capital importation into Nigeria’s agriculture sector increased by an astounding 175%. Despite the effects of the currency crisis on many industries, foreign direct investment (FDI) into agriculture increased significantly from the $1.76 million (N1.3 billion) reported in the same time previous […]
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In Northeast and Northwest Syria, an estimated 12,438 farmers participated in 51 Farmers’ Cooperatives and planted a total of 26,321 hectares (HA), bringing the average wheat production for 2023 to 3.79 MT/HA. The intervention of wheat bumper harvest was influenced by the Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) Funded Projects. Through well-organized and multi-phased projects, the […]
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Questions: How to mix diatomaceous earth with chicken feed? how often should i sprinkle de in chicken coop? is diatomaceous earth safe for chickens to eat? how to use diatomaceous earth for mites? How do I use diatomaceous earth for chickens? Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural product formed from fossils of skeleton remains of microscopic diatoms. […]
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PUREBREED layers: These were the breeds used for egg production before the development of hybrids. Despite being somewhat overshadowed by hybrids at this point, a strong utility strain of purebred should still be able to produce outstanding results. The best egg outputs, like with hybrids, occur in the first year, but purebred chickens typically lay for […]
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Questions: Autosexing meaning, Feather sexable chicken breeds, Are wyandottes autosexing? barnebar chickens, Are welsummer chickens autosexing? buff orpington autosexing, niederrheiner chicken autosexing, How do you make an autosexing chicken breed? What breeds are auto sexed chickens UK? What are the colors sexed chickens? What is sexed vs non sexed chickens? What is autosexing chicken breeds […]
Questions: How to convert male papaya tree to female? How to identify male and female papaya tree? 3 steps to guarantee your papaya will be female? How to identify male and female papaya seeds? Male papaya tree benefits? Nail in papaya tree, What to do with male papaya tree, and can male papaya tree bear […]
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Questions: how to care for sage plant indoors? benefits of growing sage indoors?growing sage indoors for smudging, how to care for sage plant outdoors? growing sage in pots, ho to grow white sage indoors? different types of sage plants, growing sage from seed, and does sage spread? If you’ve ever dreamt of having an aromatic […]
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If you’re wondering where to buy day-old chicks in South Africa? This article will provide a list of day-old chicks suppliers in South Africa. Day-old chicks play a vital role in poultry production. In South Africa, day-old chicks suppliers can provide baby chicks for egg farming and broiler day-old chicks. When buying day-old chicks in […]
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To enhance cash flow, you can venture into free-range chicken rearing by establishing pastures around your property. However, for this endeavor to succeed, it is crucial to ensure that the pastures provide the appropriate protein and dietary content for the chickens’ proper growth. The first step is to select the most suitable breed of chicken […]
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Purebred layer strains with the highest productivity levels are crossed to produce hybrid hens. Hybrid laying hens are specifically designed to be docile, not get broody, and produce lots of eggs in their first year, even though some traits of the original parent stock may still be present. Four chickens may provide you with two […]
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Red mites (Dermanyssus gallinae) are blood-feeding ectoparasites in tiny crevices inside poultry houses. During the warmer months, they emerge at night to feed on the blood of chickens and turkeys. Red mites substantially impact egg production in commercial and household flocks; they are very difficult to eliminate. Even though red mites are not species-specific and can […]
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The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has taken a momentous stride in response to the critical challenges of climate change, population growth, and pandemics impacting food production. They have announced a groundbreaking initiative: smart agriculture training for a staggering number of 43,000 farmers. The primary objective is to ensure the sustainable utilization of natural resources and […]
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Discover the latest techniques and resources for small agricultural operations at the Nevada Small Agriculture Conference on Aug. 25-26 at the Santa Fe Station in Las Vegas. Organized jointly by the Nevada Farm Bureau and the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, this event promises to be a knowledge-rich experience for those already in the industry […]
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a meaningful step forward today by establishing a pioneering partnership with bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia. This groundbreaking collaboration fosters competition and safeguarding consumers within the food and agricultural markets, encompassing grocery, meat and poultry processing, and various other sectors. A […]