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Sustainable livestock production is possible
Consumers are increasingly demanding higher standards for how their meat is sourced, with animal welfare and the impact on the environment factoring in many purchases. Unfortunately, many widely-use ... more
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First step to reduce plant need for nitrogen fertilizer uncovered
Nitrogen fertilizer costs U.S. farmers approximately $8 billion each year, and excess fertilizer can find its way into rivers and streams, damaging the delicate water systems. Now, a discovery by a ... more
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A fast fish with a huge impact
Globalization is breaking down barriers - also for plants and animals on the lookout for new homes. Rivers are also changing, in particular through the introduction of non-native species, often brou ... more
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Livestock is major contributor to global warming: UN
Livestock farming makes up 14.5 percent of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, the UN food agency said Thursday, proposing solutions like breeding less-flatulent types of cows. ... more
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