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Dwarf cows could be India’s answer to climate change.
Worsening heat, fodder shortages and the threat of drought are forcing many hard-hit dairy farmers in southern India to reduce their herds; they are selling cows at throwaway prices, experts say.
But the solution to the problem is simple and small, livestock experts argue: heat-tolerant dwarf cows.
Researchers from Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University and the state government’s animal husbandry department are now promoting a switch to Vechur and Kasargod cattle, two local varieties known for being easy to raise, resistant to diseases and – most important – more tolerant of high temperatures than crossbred cattle.
OPINION: Ministry for Primary Industries' situation outlook for primary industries report (SOPI) makes impressive reading.
Sheep and beef farmers Matt and Kristin Churchward say using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread fertiliser on their sprawling 630ha farm is a game changer for their business.
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors' election.
A unique discovery by a Palmerston North science company, Biolumic, looks set to revolutionise the value and potential of ryegrass and the secret is the application of ultraviolet (UV) light.
A New Zealand company is redefining the global collagen game by turning New Zealand sheepskin into a world-class health product.
With further extreme weather on the way, ANZ Bank is encouraging farmers and business owners impacted by the recent extreme weather and flooding to seek support if they need it.