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New paper out on «Citizens’ perceptions of agricultural policy goals – evidence from Switzerland» https://lnkd.in/ezBGSm3M in Food Policy with Judith Irek, Robert Finger, Gabrielle Mack, Jeanine Ammann - All agricultural policy goals are considered important, multifunctionality of agriculture is well understood. - Increasing animal welfare is the most important goal, increasing domestic food production the least important (even though still important). - Cultural difference seem to exist, measured by differences in policy preferences between three Swiss language regions. Agroscope

Last month we harvested 40 acres of corn for our upcoming feed study. Silage will make up a good portion of our #dairy cows' diet over the course of one and a half years, and has the energy and fiber needed to sustain cow health and productivity. 🌽 🐄 During this time, we will be feeding small amounts of Bovaer to 66 dairy #cattle over one full lactation period. We hope to get a better understanding on the impact it will have on emissions reductions, animal health and productivity.   Learn more about our upcoming research projects funded through the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program (LEMER-RP). 👇 https://lnkd.in/g82edabU

Informative and productive meeting with Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Animal resources today. Discussed strengthening TBI-Rwanda partnership and the importance of a coordination delivery unit to optimize resources and improve policy implementation as well as the continued support to the Agriculture Management Information System (AMIS) to ensure interoperability, data-driven decision-making and sustainable food systems. #agriculture #foodsecurity #digitalagriculture #Rwanda #partnership #development

The paradoxes of #FarmToFork ❗ 🚜 Always under attack of #AnimalActivists and under pressure from #EuropeanUnion, the european #LivestockSector has finally reacted to the “green policies” of the #EU. 🔎 But this situation was highly predictable. In fact, European Livestock Voice and #CarniSostenibili had long pointed out the critical aspects of this policies, underlining the misconceptions and prejudices about the #environment, #health and economy of #LivestockFarming.

A really important project here in our ambition to mitigate agricultural greenhouse gases, funded from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 2023 research call

One of the most important races in North Carolina this election is that of North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. And it's a position that few people know about. So let's break down what the Commissioner of Agriculture does: 🚜 Provides services for farmers, such as seed and soil testing; organic certification reimbursement; environmental programs; plant tissue analysis; small & minority farm resources; livestock marketing and branding 🏡 Provides services for homeowners, such as plant tissue analysis; soil testing; information about pesticides; animal welfare 💼 Provides services for businesses, such as agribusiness development; state and international marketing of products; fruit & vegetable handler registrations Do you have questions about the responsibilities of NC Commissioner of Agriculture? I'd love to hear them! Feel free to ask in the comments below. And be sure to follow this page for more updates on my campaign. #NC #agriculture #Election 2024 #TimeFor Taber

🎓 Proud to share that I have successfully completed the "Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management" course from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a grade of 85.10%! 🌱🐄 This course has enhanced my knowledge and skills in managing livestock health for sustainable food production. Excited to apply these insights to future projects and contribute to more sustainable practices in the field. 🚀 #SustainableAgriculture #LivestockManagement #ContinuousLearning

Watch a recording of this seminar which includes analysis of our farm business data. See our findings: https://bit.ly/3yks8b9 Nenia (Evgenia) Micha Amr Khafagy Serdal Ozusaglam, Dr Damian Maye

ILRI senior scientist Fiona Flintan joined the 'Multifunctionality of Livestock Grazing Systems: A Lever to Envision Its Possible Futures' conference to counteract the narrow lens of greenhouse gas emissions or biodiversity through which livestock systems are often viewed, calling for a holistic view. She pointed out that governments struggle to implement systems that enable multifunctional land use, leading to conflicts over land tenure and inadequate compensation for pastoralists. However, she cited Tanzania as a positive example, where local-level land use planning and governance have facilitated shared grazing resources and collaboration across different governance levels, noting that “multifunctionality needs a multifunctional governance system to support it.” Read more insights from the conference: https://lnkd.in/dRBSv2je