AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLivestock Recovery & Biosecurity: Cebu’s hog sector is pushing back against low prices and African Swine Fever risks by distributing 400 premium-bred gilts to small raisers, aiming to rebuild herds and stabilize production. Animal Health Funding: Canada is backing swine health surveillance with up to $3.11M to improve multi-virus testing, lab proficiency, and a secure tracking database—targeting faster detection of key swine diseases. Climate-Smart Dairy Training: Ireland’s Kinisla and Teagasc launched a renewed three-year “Innovating for Success” dairy programme, focusing on pasture use, fertility, water quality, emissions cuts, biodiversity, and farm succession. Rangeland Stewardship: Alberta released draft management plans for heritage rangelands in the foothills, seeking feedback on conservation and grazing guidelines for large native grassland areas. Aquaculture Research: The University of Stirling developed a new way to collect and study individual salmon lice secretions, aiming to sharpen vaccine and control strategies. Food System Resilience: Spain’s fishing industry is urging “extraordinary measures” as profitability falls and diesel costs rise, warning that current support is insufficient. Ag Innovation: K-State began moving into a new agronomy research complex to expand work on breeding, soil health, water supply, and sustainability-focused technology.
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