Weather looks set to hit Aussie cattle prices
A three-month period of rainfall has the potential to give Australian cattle prices “a strong kick”, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest quarterly update.
Archives for April 13, 2015
India
Only 20% of India's farmers are insured, with many unaware of practice
Fewer than one-fifth of India’s farmers are insured, a practice that exposes the vast majority of pastoralists to the vagaries of weather as was the case this year with vast damage caused to the spring harvest this year.
Vitamin K1 may improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels for pre-diabetics
Supplements containing vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) may improve glycemic status and insulin sensitivity for premenopausal and pre-diabetic women, says a new study.
DSM named ‘Company of the Year’ by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America
The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) has recognized DSM’s Halal compliance, implementation and program of label control by naming DSM its Company of the Year.
Special Edition: Environmental footprint reduction initiatives
Experts look to tackle methane emissions in dairy herds in Asia and Africa
Dietary approaches from ration balancing to plant extract supplementation could boost milk yields in developing countries while supporting a reduction in methane emissions, said a leading Indian researcher.
General Mills nears goal of 100% sustainably sourced palm oil
Through partnerships with small farmers, non-governmental organizations and other industry stakeholders, General Mills reports it is making progress towards its goal of sustainably sourcing 100% of its top 10 ingredients by 2020.
New Zealand
Food industry technology may help critically ill patients
Technology used in the food industry to measure the antioxidant properties of edible plants, tea and wine could be adapted to monitor the oxidative stress of critically ill patients in intensive care.