Study Points to Need for Better Waste Disposal on Some Broiler Farms 9 Dec 2013 US - Results of a study of Salmonella and Campylobacter at small-scale free-range broiler farms led the scientists to suggest the need for improvements in the disposal of processing waste from these facilities.
Microalgae Utilisation in Wastewater Treatment 30 Nov 2013 Microalgae are a proven low initial capital cost, low operational cost supplement or alternative to mechanically aerated wastewater treatment systems, explains Dr Brian H. Kiepper Assistant Professor & Extension Special…
Water Policy Statement Welcomed by NZ Farmers 12 Nov 2013 NEW ZEALAND – Water policy is going to be scientifically, culturally and economically informed for the first time, says the Federated Farmers of New Zealand.
Are Environmental Management Systems Just Greenwash? 11 Nov 2013 ANALYSIS - Research suggests that companies that adopt environmental management systems generally back this up with sincere investment in environmentally-friendly practices, writes Chris Harris.
Union Calls for Government Action on Water Shortage 31 Oct 2013 US - Government policy must be shaped to enable farmers and growers to better capture water during times of plenty to help the industry produce more British food when there are shortages, the NFU said.
House Passage of Water Resources Act Please Farm Bureau 28 Oct 2013 US - The Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013 was passed by the United States House of Representatives last week.
Poultry Grower Prevails Against Environmental Agency 25 Oct 2013 US - Poultry and livestock farmers declared victory on Wednesday (23 October) when a federal court ruled in favor of West Virginia poultry farmer Lois Alt in a lawsuit she brought against the Environmental Protection Age…
Complete Drinking Water Treatment for Better Performance 23 Oct 2013 Sponsored BELGIUM - Acidifying the drinking water can help to improve the quality of the “forgotten nutrient”, according to CID Lines.
Farm Bureau Insists Water Rights Remain With States 14 Oct 2013 US - Last week, the American Farm Bureau Federation told Congress that continued state control of water rights is critically important to farmers and ranchers.
Farm Bureau Takes Action to Appeal Against 'Pollution Diet' 9 Oct 2013 US - On Monday (7 October), the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) took action to appeal a recent court decision that upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) "pollution diet" for the 64,000-square-mile Che…
Agriculture Dependent on Future of Global Food Demand 4 Oct 2013 ANALYSIS - The shape of the livestock, agriculture and farming sectors, along with their support industries, will be defined by demand for food in the future, writes Chris Harris.
Brazilian Minister Addresses Sustainable Water Use in Agriculture 26 Sep 2013 BRAZIL - The Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Antonio Andrade, promoted the sustainable use of water in agriculture during the opening ceremony of the meeting of the Inter-American Board of Agricu…
Healthy Water, Healthy Flock 17 Sep 2013 Sponsored BELGIUM - On some farms, there can still be a problem with the drinking water quality, even after a thorough cleaning of the drinking lines. In these cases the problem often lies with the quality of the water that enters…
Agency Can Proceed with Chesapeake Bay Clean-up Plan 17 Sep 2013 PENNSYLVANIA, US - A federal judge has ruled in favour of tougher pollution limits for the Chesapeake Bay watershed, a move that will impact poultry producers across six states in the region.
EPA Issues New Guidelines for Water Reuse 16 Sep 2013 A regulatory update by John Pierson, published in 'Poultry Tech'.
Slovenia, Croatia and Austria Repair Flood Damage 10 Sep 2013 EU - Slovenia, Croatia and Austria are to get €14.6 million in EU aid to help repair damage caused by severe floods in 2012.
First Corporate Responsibility Report from Perdue 5 Sep 2013 US - With the launch of its first Corporate Responsibility Report, Perdue Farms has unveiled its formal corporate sustainability platform, 'We Believe in Responsible Food and Agriculture™'.
Top Award for Perdue Farms for Being Green 16 Aug 2013 US - US integrated poultry producer Perdue Farms has received Platinum certification – the highest possible ranking – for the renovation of its corporate office building.
Flooded Farmers Have More Time to Apply for Assistance 24 Jul 2013 AUSTRALIA - This extension on flood relief applies to Category C and D assistance under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).
Conserve Water and Soil Fertility to Increase Productivity under Climate Change 11 Jul 2013 ANALYSIS - Higher temperatures and longer growing seasons in the UK could provide opportunities for farmers to increase productivity.
