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Cows have become a symbol of controversy, as debates about their environmental impact, particularly regarding methane emissions, have generated headlines, political decisions, and criticism. But while many study the animals themselves, a group of researchers decided to examine the soil. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a team of researchers led by Professor Galen Erickson conducted a study t...

Camel breeding for beginners. Camel breeding in Kazakhstan is a serious business , not just a hobby. This video covers key questions for aspiring camel breeders. Expert: Dastanbek Asylbekovich Baimukanov, camelid specialist and renowned Kazakhstani scientist. Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, and Honorary Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under...

Livestock numbers have declined, but not everywhere. Reduction of reserves as a global trend. Landscapes that change rapidly. New risks, real opportunities. Climate , biodiversity, fires, water. Fine-tuning, not one-size-fits-all solutions. Livestock numbers are declining across large parts of the planet. For decades, a clear viewpoint prevailed in terrestrial ecology: too many animals, too much p...

Horses in the Kazakh steppe. A herd, Mugalzhar stallions, pastures, horse meat from the pasture, jute, the climate , and farm life as it is. We begin with the story of how, back in third or fourth grade, Altynbek realized that under communism, everything was shared, meaning he wouldn't have his own livestock. It was then that a strong desire to work with horses and raise livestock emerged. From ch...

The Edilbaev and Kazakh fat-tailed coarse-wool sheep are not just breeds, but a national treasure of Kazakhstan. In this video, you'll hear a frank discussion between scientists and practitioners about the future, breeding, mistakes, and why these sheep have become a symbol of endurance and strength. This video provides a detailed discussion of the development of the Edilbaev breed and the Kazakh ...

In Colombia, the buffalo market has grown significantly in recent years, becoming an unrivaled alternative for cattle farmers. According to the ICA (National Institute of Agricultural Research), the buffalo population has increased by 60.1% over the past six years, from 336,417 head in 2018 to more than 617,......

This 6% increase over four years has raised concerns among environmental groups, who warn that the impacts can be mitigated if sustainable strategies are adopted in the agricultural sector. Livestock and methane: a crucial link Brazil must transform According to the report, enteric fermentation in cattle (gases produced by animals during digestion) was responsible for the emission of 14.5 million ...

Miguel Schiariti, President of the Chamber of Meat and Meat Industry and Commerce (CICCRA), provided a detailed overview of the situation in the Argentine meat sector, emphasizing that the decline in beef consumption is not due to a price problem, but to a lack of purchasing power among consumers. In an interview with radio station LU12 AM68......

The EU-3's decision to launch a mechanism to restore sanctions against Iran has no legal force, Polyansky said. He warned that a return to anti-Iranian restrictions could complicate international cooperation Dmitry PolyanskyRussia is disappointed with the decision of the EU-3 countries – Great Britain , Germany and France – to use a mechanism that restores all sanctions against Iran, said Dmitry P...

The international forum "Poultry and Pig Farming: Vectors of Economic Success" will be held on November 5-7, 2025 in Yerevan. The main platform for the heads and specialists of the agro-industrial complex of Russia, the EAEU countries , Asia and other regions will bring together key companies of the poultry and pig industries. The capital of Armenia will become a convenient point for communication...

August 14, Minsk . Over the past 20 years, Belarus has seen a decline in gastrointestinal diseases among children, Irina Savanovich, Associate Professor of the 2nd Department of Pediatric Diseases at the Belarusian State Medical University, Chief Pediatric Gastroenterologist of the Ministry of Health, and Candidate of Medical Sciences, told reporters, a BELTA correspondent reports. "Over the past ...

Psychological and Cultural Barriers: One of the main obstacles to the popularization of insects as a protein source is the "disgust factor." Many consumers in Western countries are averse to the idea of ​​eating insects, even if they are processed, such as powders or additives to familiar foods. The study found that only about 2......

Last year, the Chelyabinsk Region harvested the highest durum wheat harvest in the country – 571,000 tons. A seminar was held for farms specializing in this crop, featuring leading South Ural and Russian scientific organizations that presented new, in-demand varieties and technologies. Harvest marketing opportunities were also discussed . The seminar, dedicated to the development of sustainable pr...

Currently, Russia lacks a unified methodology for quantifying these emissions in the agricultural sector, which creates difficulties for producers who are not required to report their emissions. Sinelnikov noted that without such a methodology, it is impossible to include agricultural enterprises in the list of organizations subject to emissions regulations. According to the Ministry of Economic D...

PIONERPRODUKT.by is in the Chechen Republic for the first time! We came to visit Arbi and Alu Amerkhanov, people who are developing sheep farming in the Caucasus with love and respect. Arbi Abazovich Amerkhanov is an Honored Builder of the Moscow Region, Deputy General Director of the Nalchik Dairy Plant, and head of the Amerkhanov Peasant Farm. Alu Abazovich Amerkhanov is the Imam of the Akhmat-H...

News of the topic Large-scale drainage of swamps in our country began relatively recently - in the late 1960s. A huge number of Soviet specialists were involved in the work, both in terms of area and depth of technological processes: scientists, engineers, specialized builders, power engineers, representatives of forestry and agriculture. Time passed, and the joint efforts brought results: 3.4 mil...

In 2021, the "Give Joy to Your Neighbor" campaign was held for the first time in the Minsk Region . This is a joint charity project of the Minsk Regional Executive Committee and the Minsk Metropolitanate of the Belarusian Orthodox Church. Its main goal was to visit elderly citizens and people with disabilities of various ages who, by fate, found themselves in social institutions. Traditionally, th...

The total cattle population is 1,809,319, the data shows. This is the highest figure since November last year, 5.7% higher than the same month a year earlier, and very close to the number of animals recorded in 2023, a period characterized by high levels of isolation caused by drought. The climate this year is already very different from what it was then. Today, the restriction of freedom is not d...

The Chelyabinsk Region intends to restore arable land fertility using phosphogypsum. This well-known soil amendment displaces sodium ions from the soil and replaces them with calcium, improving structure and fertility. The Chelyabinsk Region Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on this topic with representatives of the PhosAgro Group, a supplier of amendments and fertilizers. "Agricultural enter...

Sustainable Economic Growth and Investment Climate: Prime Minister Trinh emphasized that Vietnam is demonstrating sustainable economic growth, making the country an attractive investment destination. In recent years, Vietnam has become a major player in the global economy, attracting the attention of foreign investors due to its stable political situation, growing domestic market, and strategic ge...

PIONERPRODUKT.by continues publishing videos from the AgroExpedition "Agriculture of Tajikistan." This time, we're on the northern slope of the Hissar Range in the Fann Mountains, on the shores of Lake Iskanderkul. Yaks are grazing here. I photographed yaks in this area back in 1987, when I was a student. This photo is included in the video. Of course, back then, I couldn't have imagined that 37 y...

To minimize the climate impact of traditional livestock farming , diets need to be changed and interest in alternative protein sources increased. While attempts are underway to introduce meat substitutes, such as insect-based products and plant-based alternatives, they face challenges in terms of taste perception. New business models are shaping sustainable food production methods. One of the most...

During a three-day visit to the Tomsk Region by an official delegation from the Sverdlovsk Region, several agreements on mutual cooperation in breeding and seed production were reached. Yekaterinburg agricultural specialists, led by Sergey Sharapov, First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Consumer Market of the Sverdlovsk Region, visited leading crop and livestock farms in the Tomsk, Asinovsky, K...

Еще в конце 80-х едва ли не все белорусские поля были засеяны сортами, не приспособленными к нашему климату, а в Государственном реестре насчитывалось всего 28 сортов отечественной селекции. Прошло время, и в 2024-м ученые Беларуси с гордостью заявляют: "Свыше 70% посевных площадей занимают выведенные нами сорта озимой тритикале, ржи, яровых пшеницы и ячменя, гречихи, овса и проса". Рост показател...

Alexander Lukashenko during a ceremonial honoring of farmers at the festival-fair "Dazhynki-2024" in Klimovichi Alexander Lukashenko during a speech at the COP29 summit in Baku Alexander Lukashenko during a visit to the renovated Traktor stadium Alexander Lukashenko during a ceremonial honoring of farmers at the festival-fair "Dazhynki-2......

Vladimir Grakun. Photo souz.by Every year Belarus introduces more and more new technologies in agriculture . On the eve of the professional holiday, we talked with Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Vladimir Grakun about how precision farming and resource-saving systems affect the harvest, what role the climate plays in obtaining it , and whether farmers managed to fulfill the task set by the...

Topic newsThis year, JSC "Parokhonskoye" was awarded the Order of Labor Glory. It became the third enterprise and the first agricultural organization in the country to receive such recognition, including from the head of state personally. Alexander Lukashenko had recently inspected the farm's operations, giving a high assessment of its successes, noting that this model should be used to develop ot...