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A coalition of Indigenous elders, conservationists, and cattle ranchers is pushing Western Australia to stop treating dingoes as pests and embrace them as ecological allies. Their surprising success story: farms where dingoes actually help manage livestock land.
A nonprofit that sends volunteers and equipment to struggling farm families just expanded to Missouri, offering free planting, harvesting, and livestock care. Since 2005, Farm Rescue has helped more than 1,250 families across the Midwest keep their farms running during tough times.
South Africa just received one million vaccine doses to protect livestock from Foot and Mouth Disease, the biggest shipment in the country's history. It's the start of an ambitious 10-year plan to vaccinate herds nationwide and safeguard farmers' livelihoods.
Nearly 600 farmers in Botswana's remote Okavango District have gained access to artificial insemination services that are helping them build healthier, more productive cattle herds. The government is now expanding the program with ambitious plans to grow the national cattle population to five million.
Scientists just solved a problem farmers didn't know their animals had. New research shows how to keep livestock safe from lightning strikes at solar farms where cows graze between panels.
By bringing back traditional cattle herding practices, northern Botswana has cut livestock losses and stopped revenge killings that once wiped out half the region's lions in a single year. Now lion cubs are thriving and the population has jumped 50% in four years.
A destructive invasive tree choking South Africa's farmland is being transformed into livestock feed, building materials, and income for struggling rural communities. Researchers are showing how environmental problems can become surprising solutions.
A New Zealand company has developed a pill that sits in a cow's stomach and cuts methane emissions by 75% for over three months. The breakthrough could help millions of pasture-raised cattle fight climate change without changing how they graze.
A Canadian cattle farm is building a groundbreaking facility that transforms livestock waste into renewable natural gas while capturing carbon. The $10 million project will power thousands of homes and cut emissions equal to taking 3,800 cars off the road.
Hundreds of families in drought-stricken Kajiado West are receiving emergency food, water, and livestock support as Kenya's government steps up to prevent hunger. The response includes both immediate aid and long-term solutions to help communities weather future dry seasons.
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One million high-potency vaccines arrived in South Africa this weekend to combat a devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting over 14 million cattle. The shipment marks the first phase of a nationwide vaccination strategy, with five million more doses arriving in March.
One million vaccines are arriving in South Africa to help farmers battling a devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The delivery offers crucial relief for livestock owners who've watched their income vanish while their animals suffer.
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After coyotes killed 400 sheep and goats in one year, a Texas ranching family discovered a solution that's been protecting herds for 5,000 years. Livestock guardian dogs are now saving ranches across the Edwards Plateau without a single bullet.
A newly approved topical solution gives U.S. cattle producers their first effective tool to prevent and treat New World screwworm infestations that threaten the agricultural industry. The pour-on treatment also controls cattle fever tick, offering ranchers multiple protections in one application.
A groundbreaking facility in Alberta will convert livestock manure into renewable natural gas while capturing carbon, turning a major pollution source into power for thousands of homes. Construction starts this summer on what will be the world's first fully integrated manure-to-energy and carbon capture plant.
After months of dust storms and forced livestock sales, over 200mm of rain has finally soaked some of Queensland's driest farming regions. Farmers who were preparing for massive destocking can now plan for recovery instead.
South Africa's Western Cape government is deploying 20,000 vaccines to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, protecting both livestock and the farmers who depend on them. Swift action includes mobile vaccination teams, movement permits, and temporary auction halts to stop the spread.
South Africa's health authority just approved emergency import of a critical vaccine to fight a devastating livestock disease outbreak. The swift action aims to protect farmers' livelihoods and the nation's food security.
A 73-year-old retired truck driver spent five years designing a loading ramp that lets cattle walk side by side, eliminating the chaos and danger of traditional loading. The innovation could save farmers $20 to $50 per animal while protecting both cattle and workers.
South Africa is tackling one of its worst disease outbreaks with an ambitious plan to vaccinate 14 million cattle over the next year. The massive campaign aims to protect farmers' livelihoods and restore the country's position as a major agricultural exporter.
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