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Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
Which farm dog breed is America's best? These hardworking dogs keep livestock safe — and one clearly stands above the restThe best farm dog does far more than guard a barn. The right breed helps herd cattle, protect livestock, deter predators, and support daily...
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...
From Homemaker to Dairy Queen: All about Daryaben, this Gujarat woman who built a Rs 1.85 crore empireDaryaben Rajput, a homemaker from Gujarat, transformed her modest dairy operation into a crore-rupee business. Managing over 300 cattle and...
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency moveFlesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the sou...
Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...
Flesh-eating parasitic fly screwworm that could cause millions of dollars damage to US economy detectedAn outbreak in the U.S. could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy alone, according to a USDA estimate.
Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2026: Eid Mubarak wishes, quotes, messages to share with family and friendsHappy Eid al adha 2026 wishes: Eid ul-Adha, or Bakrid, will be celebrated on June 6, 2026. This significant Islamic festival commemorates P...
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's XiIran war: The U.S. paused its attacks on Iran last month but began a blockade of the country's ports. Talks aimed at ending the conflict ha...
Oil rises as fears of ship attacks and seizures persistOil prices saw an increase on Friday. Market worries persist regarding ship attacks and seizures. Iran stated many vessels passed through t...
West Asia War: Ship reported seized off UAE as Trump discusses Iran with XiA ship was seized by Iranian personnel near the UAE. US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on keeping the Strait of Ho...
No AC, still 8 degrees cooler. Rajasthan’s desi cooling system made from trees offers relief even in scorching summer heat.India faces a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring. Rajasthan is finding relief through natural cooling solutions. People gather under...
Govt eyes integrated farming to lift rural incomes: Shivraj Singh ChouhanIndia's farm economy is set for a major transformation. The government is creating farmer IDs and using advanced technology to boost income...
Demand-supply projections for crops, livestock in the worksGovernment's think-tank NITI Aayog has set up a working group on demand and supply projections of crops, livestock, fisheries and agricultu...
Farmers in a fix, can neither sell, nor keep livestockThe three worst affected districts — Osmanabad, Beed and Latur — have already reported unavailability of adequate fodder for nearly 22 lakh...
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam hopes for better foodgrains output despite poor rains"Inspite of rain problems, I hope this year we will have good crop. Last year, farmers had harvested over 260 million tonnes of foodgrains."