Modern Broilers Drink More Water 3 Jan 2014 US - Increases in feed and water consumption do not seem be the only reason for the higher bodyweight gains of today's broilers than those 10 or 20 years ago, according to a new study.
Canadian Programme to Fund Water Infrastructure Projects 24 Dec 2013 CANADA - Under Growing Forward 2, Canada and Manitoba are partnering to fund a new programme, 'Growing Adaptation', which will help farmers and food processors build water infrastructure and prepare for situations where …
Union Calls for Fair Share of Water for Farming 18 Dec 2013 UK - The National Farmers Union (NFU) has said that the reform of the 50-year-old abstraction licensing regime must ensure a fair share of water for farming.
Launch of New Consultation on Water Reforms 17 Dec 2013 UK - The way water is taken from rivers and groundwater is set to be modernised following the launch of a new consultation on reforms to its licence system, Environment Minister Dan Rogerson announced today (17 December)…
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.
