Farm Livestock as Vital for Genetic Diversity as Wildlife
According to SRUC’s Vice Principal of Research the genetic resource provided by British farm animals must be considered as important to biodiversity as our wild species.See it on Scoop.it, via...
View ArticlePerry Pear Joins Ark of Taste | Food For Thought | Slow Food International -...
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people‚ where it...
View ArticleNew grass hybrid could help reduce the likelihood of flooding
Collaboration of BBSRC-funded scientists use hybridized forage grass to combine fast root growth and efficient soil water retention.See it on Scoop.it, via Sustainable Livestock Agenda SLA
View ArticleLlama meat turns haute cuisine in Bolivia
Llama meat, a traditional part of Andean indigenous cuisine, has recently made the leap into the most prestigious kitchens in Bolivia, and its high protein, low-fat content could soon make it into a...
View ArticleLlama meat turns haute cuisine in Bolivia
Llama meat, a traditional part of Andean indigenous cuisine, has recently made the leap into the most prestigious kitchens in Bolivia, and its high protein, low-fat content could soon make it into a...
View ArticleWorld’s Gene Pool Crucial for Survival
“On 30th anniversary of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, FAO underlines the urgency of safeguarding key genes that will help weather the shocks of climate change.See it on...
View ArticleWorld Donkey Day (May 8)
Donkey is very useful, important and precious animal genetic resource for food and agriculture. Donkey plays pivotal role in the livelihood earning of the million people of the world. Donkey is...
View ArticleJournal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine | Abstract | Ethnobotanical...
Indigenous communities in Namibia possess a rich indigenous knowledge expressed within many practices of these communities. 56.3% of the respondents reported that indigenous fruits were declining....
View ArticleBull taming, forbidden forests and genetic diversity
Trained for jallikattu for long, Pulikulam cattle are fierce, resistant to diseases and suitable for ploughingSee it on Scoop.it, via Sustainable Livestock Agenda SLA
View ArticleArabian Horse Racing Conference opens in France - gulfnews.com
Arabian Horse Racing Conference opens in France gulfnews.com Arabian horse breeding is flourishing in America but, like other industries, it was hard-hit by the recent economic problems.See it on...
View ArticleIndigenous chicken breed can also improve poultry produce
LAHORE - The key solution for ensuring sufficient poultry products everywhere is to study the indigenous breeds, chalking out strategies for their efficient use in their respective home tracts, as...
View ArticleAgriculture's roots spread east to Iran | Humans | Science News
Agriculture originated across a broader swath of southwestern Asia’s Fertile Crescent, and over a longer time period, than many scientists have thought, excavations in western Iran suggest.Between...
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Society of Animal, Veterinary and Environmental Scientists (SAVES) www.saves.org.pk (SAVES PAKISTAN)Raziq's insight:SAVES is going to Establish Pakistan Donkey Information Centre (PDIC) in PakistanSee...
View ArticleModern Reprodive Technology in Commercial Dairy Farm Karach
As discussed in the previous blog;http://camel4all.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/commercial-dairying-in-karachi-city-of-pakistan/The farm is practicing embryo transfer technology at the farm. They have...
View ArticleCommercial Dairying in Karachi City of Pakistan
A case study from Sindh Dairy Farm (SDF), Karachi-Hyderabad Highway KarachiThis study is based on the information provided by the owner (Jameel Memon) and many workers at the farm.Overview of...
View ArticleUnique Style of Good transport at Farm ~ Commercial Dairying in Karachi City...
They use bull/steer Cart for traction at farm. Thari breed is considered as best for traction with a traction power of 3.6 ton. There are about 10 traction bulls at the farm.See it on Scoop.it, via...
View ArticleBeef Cattle Fattening for Eid ul Adha
An entrepreneur to harvest superfluous income Karachi is the hub of the economic activities of Pakistan. The home of many industries and business offices, Karachiates spend extra money to buy...
View ArticleAttention entrepreneurs: Your livestock business is growing–but only in...
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View ArticleFarmers and genebanks, an alliance to save traditional crops ...
Farmers and genebanks, an alliance to save traditional crops from Agrobiodiversity Platform on Vimeo. Together with indigenous farmers we explored their possible alliance with genebanks to support the...
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