Ensuring human survival
"The future of human civilisation could depend on our ability to defend and make sustainable use of biological diversity," he adds. FAO recently …
Smells like trouble
The tax liability of New Zealand's farmers is set to rise because their bovine assets -- hold your breath -- belch and break wind!
India, Pakistan among 5 countries with greatest potential to address climate issues in livestock sector
Investments in India, China, Brazil, Pakistan and Sudan can make a huge global impact, finds study
Humans caused unprecedented damage to Earth's ecosystem
Owl vomit fossils lead to conclusion in a study
Foot in mouth
Livestock boom
Poor farmers can benefit from it, only if there are appropriate regulations in place
Online Know the pastoralists
No consensus on vulture census, conservation
Ground Report: Lumpy Skin Disease has created a livelihood crisis for India’s small dairy farmers
Livestock farming is the mainstay for most of India’s poorest farmers, especially in arid and semi-arid regions; they have no other source …
Agriculture least hit by COVID-19: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey also pointed out that higher growth in allied sectors, especially livestock, has also contributed to the total agricultural …
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: How resistance to antibiotics develops
Antimicrobials from food-producing animals enter the environment through excreta or animal manure
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: What are herbal alternatives for antibiotics in dairy and poultry?
Enhancing host immunity by using scientifically proven herbs has gained momentum as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: OIE initiatives for responsible, prudent use of antimicrobials in animals in Asia-Pacific
The organisation conducted workshops to spread awareness & understand how antimicrobial use data can be shared among stakeholders
Study highlights need to avoid landscape changes near forest areas
Presence of plantations and livestock significantly increased parasite diversity in wildlife owing to possible spillover, find researchers
The end of meat and GMOs or the end of us: Part 3
The third in a three-part series series on effects of GMOs and the meat industry on our environment
Reduce human-caused methane emissions by 45% to avoid worst of climate change: UN
Urgent steps are needed to reduce human-caused methane emissions, according to a UNEP report
First ever global scientific eating plan forgets the world's poor
This may push the international development community to reduce investments on increasing access and affordability of animal source foods
How to make camel milk profitable for small herders
Forming a cooperative to streamline production and market products can benefit small-scale herders who are losing income
We do not recognise that domestic meat production and consumption exists
It is important to respect economic interests of farmers and build a meat production economy that is legal, affordable and sustainable
Moby Dick in the 21st century
WHALING ISSUES AND JAPAN'S WHALING RESEARCH Publisher: The Institute of Cetacean Research, Japan Price: Not Mentioned
FAO publishes first national report on AMR surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors
Data generated on AMR trends will be helpful to inform policy and decision making for AMR containment
Countries promise commitment towards implementation of Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance
India outlines progress but a lot more needs to be achieved for comprehensive outcomes
Cattle burps
Methane emissions from Indian livestock lower than estimated
Saving livestock
Climate cover: $140 million insurance scheme in Kenya to protect herders against frequent droughts
Scheme part of a project sponsored by World Bank targetting livestock farmers in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti