Greengage Lighting makes strategic acquisition of Isotera’s assets
Isotera developed the iPower inductive energy technology that reduces the installation cost to compensate for the increased outlay of LED lighting.
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New Hypor Libra* Sow Reduces Feed Costs From Farrow to Finish
The Hypor Libra* (pronounced Libra star) is the world’s most ‘prolificient’ sow: the sum of prolific and efficient.
Brazil updates its veterinary inspection system
The new model includes control practices already proven in the USA and the EU.
The USA agrees to export pork to Argentina
US pork will enter the Argentinian market for the first time since 1992.
Improving risk management tools for European farmers
With the evident consequences of climate change, high price volatility, greater exposure to the agricultural global market and other uncertain factors, it is vital for European farmers to have access to suitable and appropriate risk management tools.
Vasant Narasimhan appointed CEO of Novartis
Novartis announces CEO Joseph Jimenez to retire from Novartis in 2018. Vasant Narasimhan appointed CEO, effective February 1, 2018.
Canada: Highlights from the 2016 Census of Agriculture
Statistics Canada conducts the census every five years. The information collected offers a statistical portrait of Canada's farms, and its farm operators.
USDA rule strengthens enforcement of Livestock Mandatory Reporting and COOL programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued a final rule allowing USDA to take action as needed, including levying civil penalties, against violators of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) and the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulations.
USDA amends rules of Practice to Strengthen Enforcement of Livestock Mandatory Reporting and Country of Origin Labeling Programs
European import duties for maize, sorghum and rye updated
This revised tariff, triggered by an automatic mechanism that calculates import duties, will avoid putting European producers at a disadvantage.
Formic acid on EU register of feed additives as hygiene condition enhancer
Formic acid is recognized in all three of these functional groups: 1a (preservatives), 1k (silage additives) and 1n (hygiene condition enhancers).
APSA 2017 a scientific investment that makes sense
APSA President, Dr Pat Mitchell of Australian Pork Limited, said the 16th APSA offered registered delegates a seat at the table, alongside national and international authorities.
Animal Welfare a major focus as the World’s veterinarians meet in Korea
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) with Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) recognize 6 outstanding veterinarians for their commitment to promoting the welfare of Animals.
Osborne's FAST Start wean-to-finish feeder named Producer Choice at World Pork Expo
Osborne’s new wean-to-finish feeder combines both gravity-flow feeding with Osborne’s no-waste, mechanical-flow feed delivery system, a signature feature of the Big Wheel family of feeders, also offered by Osborne.
Cautious optimism at 2017 WAPPA Industry Day
WAPPA’s AGM was part of a very successful 2017 industry day at the International On The Water Hotel at Ascot, attended by producers, industry stakeholders, sponsors and speakers.
New Comprehensive Approach Aims to Modernize 100-Year-Old Meat Inspection Process
Leveraging an integrated approach to meat inspection, involving serology testing, to improve the pork value chain.
Pork CRC declares dividends from SA government investment
The funding has supported five Pork CRC IPP appointments at $70,000 each and $150,000 was allocated to the internationally acclaimed Autism in Agriculture Project to help employ nine young autistic adults at SunPork Farms in SA.