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Popularity of beef hotpot drives development of its industry in S China's Guangdong
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (402+ words) Guangdong News Popularity of beef hotpot drives development of its industry in S China's Guangdong The Chaoshan region in China's Guangdong Province is renowned nationwide for its beef hotpot, though very few cattle are raised locally. The Chaoshan people have…...
Bayer launches The Watch to help corn producers
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (353+ words) As farmers begin to plant this season, corn rootworm is already starting to put pressure on fields and yields. To help farmers better track and understand their corn rootworm pressure, which causes more than $1 billion in losses each year, Bayer,…...
EU Considers Carbon Permits to Fertiliser Manufacturers
20+ min ago (348+ words) Brussels is now leaning toward a more protective approach towards crucial industries That is why Brussels is now leaning toward a more protective approach. The Commission has already proposed broader increases in free carbon permits for industry that could reduce…...
Intelligent solar siting neutralizes local opposition at near-zero cost
33+ min ago (344+ words) Macro-siting models that protect sensitive habitats and farmland from utility-scale development reduce permitting friction for a mere 0. 17% cost premium. New York solar installation Image: Commercial Solar Guy To build a rigorous framework, the researchers adopted the most aggressive utility-scale solar…...
Stronger plant rights to back export growth
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (868+ words) Government moves to strengthen plant variety rights are expected to lift the value of New Zealand's kiwifruit exports. Industry leaders are backing the reforms as a boost for innovation, investment and regional economies. Trade and Investment and Agriculture Minister Todd…...
Schneider Electric and Technoserve MV power Elgin Orchards in the Western Cape with pure-air switchgear technology
17+ hour, 17+ min ago (494+ words) SCHNEIDER Electric, a global energy technology leader, together with trusted partner Technoserve Medium Voltage (MV), has implemented its RM Air Se T SF6-free medium voltage (MV) switchgear at Elgin Orchards, one of South Africa's leading fruit producers, situated in Grabouw in the…...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand launches tool to help sheep farmers unlock flock value
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (573+ words) B+LNZ provides trusted information about our sector and our farming businesses, and a range of interactive tools to help with planning and business decisions. B+LNZ works across the sector to achieve positive outcomes for our farmers. B+LNZ…...
US expects China to increase purchases of agricultural products and reignite billion-dollar dispute over soybeans, beef, and grains
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (124+ words) Industry predicts more than 100 million vaccines against clostridiosis by December and raises an alert about the race to strengthen the supply for Brazilian livestock. China renovates refrigerators in the US and, even so, opens a loophole that could benefit Brazil…...
Egbin Power, FIPL Launch New Academy for Graduate Engineers
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (445+ words) Egbin Power and First Independent Power Limited (FIPL) have launched a new training initiative aimed at developing the next generation of engineers for Nigeria's power sector. The companies, which are members of the Sahara Power Group, unveiled the Sahara Power…...
Poultry farmers in Egypt say "No
37+ min ago (390+ words) Egypt is largely self-sufficient in broiler-meat production, which explains the local industry's outrage at a government decision to allow imports of large quantities of frozen poultry meat. According to the government, the imported whole birds, thighs and breasts would be…...