With a dry, draft-free coop, proper ventilation, reliable water access, and careful use of supplemental heat, chickens can ...

Winter manure spreading is often not recommended because it can lead to higher nutrient losses and harm water quality. Some states have even banned winter spreading. However, if storage capacity is ...

And yet, standing in his kitchen in South Goa, Martins already knows what he will feed us — a stew. Rooted in memory, it is ...

Animals Now launches PR campaign against practice, but Agriculture Ministry says 'adapted feeding solutions' required when grazing land is limited ...

As global food demand surges, identifying secure methods to minimise agricultural waste grows essential. Scientists investigated black soldier fly larvae for processing pig and chicken manure. The ...

Pig manure is commonly used as a fertiliser in corn cultivation in the United States. The issue has gained traction and generated buzz because Bangladesh is a Muslim-majority country, where the use ...

How safe would it be to use insect farming as a potential solution for processing livestock waste? To that end, UK-based researchers have explored the use of Black Soldier Fly larvae to treat pig (and ...

Chicken meat is highly appreciated in Brazil and worldwide. It is mainly due to its high nutritional quality, wide availability, better cost-effectiveness compared with other animals. In addition to ...

Q I have been reading about E.coli poisonings from spinach and other garden vegetables. What can I do to prevent this from happening in my garden? A An E.coli illness caused by eating undercooked ...

Often my fridge is home to roast chicken, sometimes roasted in house, sometimes store-bought. That cold and cooked bird is a great source of protein for a wide variety of dishes, including the Greek ...

Now that recent rains have softened up the soil it is time to begin planting garlic. I spend a good deal of time and money on beefing up the soil before planting. It pays off with huge bulbs in early ...