Findings from a recent study suggest flies in contact with sick pigs may transmit the virus
A recent study concluded that if a pig digests flies that have been in contact with a herd infected by African Swan Fever (ASF), that pig could contract the virus. More than 50 African swine fever...
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2018.11.29
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First report of feed supplies contaminated with deadly African swine fever
Chinese animal feed producer Tangrenshen Group has reported that pig feed produced by one of its business units has been contaminated with African swine fever (ASF), according to Reuters.
This is the first time feed...
2018.11.08
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With the availability of harvesting machines, farmers will be able to harvest crops in time to maintain high quality and command high prices.
CHIANG RAI – The Commerce Ministries acting spokesman Buddhipongse Punnakanta said on Sunday that the Government will help provide farmers with...
2018.11.08
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Major buyers have been Benin, Indonesia, the Philippines, China and South Africa with orders still pending from the Philippines.
BANGKOK – Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) Adul Chotinisakorn has reported the value of Jasmine rice has risen significantly to 18,...
2018.11.08
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Farmers have challenged claims that the palm oil industry has brought prosperity to smallholders and reduced poverty, as millions still struggle to get land ownership documents and earn enough money to meet their basic needs.
The chairman of the Bogor-based Oil Palm Smallholders Union,...
2018.10.12
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India has urged China to drop a years-long ban on rapeseed meal imports from the South Asian nation at a meeting with government officials and feedmakers as it aims to boost sales of critical farm goods amid growing US-China trade tensions.
The meeting was held at India's embassy in Beijing on...
2018.10.12
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The Maharashtra government has launched a website and an application for collectively analysing the rainfall, crop situation and underground water level using modern technology.
Speaking after the inauguration of the website, Maha madat here on Friday, Rehabilitation and Relief Minister...
2018.10.12
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The union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a proposal to increase minimum support price (MSP) of rabi crops for 2018-19 season.
MSP is the price at which the government purchases crops from the farmers.
The decision will help farmers earn an additional...