Use of pirated seeds in crops increased 25% and sales reach $ 1 billion a year

Use of pirated seeds in crops increased 25% and sales reach $ 1 billion a year

The use of pirated seeds in the production and commercialization of various crops in the country increased 25% in the first half of the year, which puts the production of certified seeds in check. According to the manager of the Colombian Association of Seeds and Biotechnology, Acosemillas, Leonardo Ariza, “in Colombia, in some crops, mainly … Read more

July 5, 1996: Birth of the First Cloned Animal, Dolly the Sheep

July 5, 1996: Birth of the First Cloned Animal, Dolly the Sheep

Dolly’s birth was publicly announced in February 1997 into a storm of controversy. On the one hand, proponents argue that cloning technology could lead to important advances in medicine. Production of genetically modified animals into organ donors for humans as well as “therapeutic” cloning, or the process of cloning embryos to collect stem cells for … Read more

Aquaponics Technique Could Strengthen Food Safety And Protect Water

Aquaponics Technique Could Strengthen Food Safety And Protect Water

Aquaponics It is a technique that offers a sustainable system that can combine the characteristics of traditional aquaculture together with those of modern hydroponic culture. These two are fundamental elements that serve to be able to raise aquatic animals while growing plants. In the process Fish farming waste is generated from production and can accumulate … Read more

the challenge in milk production

the challenge in milk production

Agriculture, specifically the cultivation of pastures, is the fundamental basis of all livestock activity, however, many people in the sector still do not know its meaning, contribution and benefits to improve the production and quality of milk. Ranchers should have as a priority in their agenda to improve and condition their land with more and … Read more

Australian Embassy and Fedegan launch series of webinars to improve agriculture

Australian Embassy and Fedegan launch series of webinars to improve agriculture

From the second day of June, the Australian Embassy and Fedegan will host the ‘Australian Industry Innovations’ webinar series focused on agriculture and climate change. The broadcast is called “Australian Beef Cattle. Thegreenhouse gases. Carbon neutral, technologies and research ”, and has the objective of carrying out joint actions for the exchange of international technical … Read more

A military exercise ended with 7 corpses

A military exercise ended with 7 corpses

A projectile fired during a military exercise at a training ground in central Greece missed its target and hit a flock of sheep, Elefteros Tipos reported, citing the information site TheNewspaper.gr. According to the information, the incident happened on Wednesday afternoon during the exercises at the landfill in Glafirez, Magnesia prefecture. One of the projectiles … Read more

Sheep versus lawnmower: the big mowing contest – panorama

Sheep versus lawnmower: the big mowing contest – panorama

There is still a lot to be researched in this world, for example how to best prune lawns. A professor from California lets sheep compete against lawnmowers. – Those who used to own a piece of meadow were happy when they owned sheep too. Not only did they keep the sward short, but they also … Read more

YouTube viral: he goes for a bike ride and realizes that a sheep was chasing him

YouTube viral: he goes for a bike ride and realizes that a sheep was chasing him

An anecdote that you will never forget. Some days ago, Keith Ailey went for a ride on board his bicycle along a road in Canada. Suddenly, he noticed that a huge animal He chased after him and tried to speed up his pace. However, his attempts to flee were in vain and he recorded the … Read more

Chickens that listen to classical music tend to be healthier and more productive

Chickens that listen to classical music tend to be healthier and more productive

With live concerts and classical music 24 hours a day, the chickens live in the Le CouCou kennel. Sometimes they listen to Beethoven, other times to Mozart, but the truth is that they have sophisticated tastes, so much so that some go to VIP areas to enjoy the live shows even more. The above responds … Read more

In Antioquia there will be $ 500,000 million for loans in agriculture with a subsidized rate

In Antioquia there will be $ 500,000 million for loans in agriculture with a subsidized rate

Thanks to an alliance between the Secretariat of Agriculture of the department of Antioquia and the Agricultural Financing Fund (Finagro), as of today, $ 500,000 million is made available to small producers in the region for credits with a subsidized rate of 0.3%. In an interview with LR, the Secretary of Agriculture of Antioquia, Rodolfo … Read more