High costs, weak markets: Middle East conflict will have long-term impact on Asia’s food supply
Rising input costs and shrinking export markets are backing Asian farmers into a corner and locking in lasting consequences on the region’s next harvest.
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A ripple effect: New research links calf fertility timing to milk production, workload and farm costs
New research emerging from New Zealand’s dairy sector says calf fertility timing influences milk production, labour, operating costs and the long-term sustainability of dairy businesses.
Shipping squeeze: Asian feed millers take ‘wait‑and‑see’ approach as Iran war pushes corn prices higher
Feed millers in Asia are holding back on new purchases as the Iran war drives freight costs and corn prices higher, with buyers monitoring how long the disruption in shipping and fuel markets will persist.
Confident but cautious: NZ dairy sector set for major reforms on path to responsible growth
New Zealand’s dairy sector is bracing for sweeping reforms in gene technology, methane targets and resource management that will shape its journey towards responsible growth, says Dairy NZ.
Expanding the toolbox: Japan approves methane-cutting feed additive under J-Credit scheme
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has approved a new methodology enabling livestock producers to earn carbon credits by feeding cattle methane-reducing additives.
Genetic potential: AgriZeroNZ invests in Nbryo to accelerate breeding of low-methane livestock
AgriZeroNZ sees strong potential in Nbryo’s technology to enable farmers to breed low-methane livestock faster and reduce emissions more effectively.
Leads Agri Genetics sees critical need to integrate advanced genomics with traditional breeding
Leads Agri Genetics launches new centre to transform India’s breeding programmes by integrating advanced genomics with traditional breeding practices.
Australia broadacre and dairy farms saddled with more debt amid profitability woes
Lending rose 6% among Australian farms, with broadacre and dairy accounting for more than half of debt value amid ongoing economic strife.
New Zealand farmers ‘hungry’ for new tech, innovation to improve farm efficiency
A newly launched New Zealand programme is aiming to make new technology and innovation accessible to farmers who are said to be eager for solutions.