http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on [livestock] and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/ Contrary to popular belief, locusts are hampered by nitrogen-rich food — a finding which could be exploited to control swarms.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/nitrogen-fertiliser-could-prevent-locust-swarms-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:59:24 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTA study reports that some birds in the developing world are dependent on traditional farming, raising debate on how to protect these habitats.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/traditional-farming-can-save-threatened-species-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockThu, 22 Dec 2011 17:26:14 GMTMan-made activity is contributing to pressures on an Indian biodiversity hotspots, says study.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/indian-biodiversity-hotspot-under-pressure.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockMon, 19 Dec 2011 07:17:03 GMTBuilding capacity is more important than technology for pastoralists' food security in Ethiopia, a study argues.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/pastoralists-need-capacity-building-more-than-technology-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockThu, 15 Dec 2011 17:00:19 GMTAn organic farmer has invented a mobile phone application called 'iCow', which lets farmers register their herds and receive expert advice.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/features/-icow-helping-farmers-make-the-most-of-their-cattle.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockTue, 29 Nov 2011 16:17:45 GMTClimate change may shrink crops and animal food sources, damaging ecosystems and human livelihoods, warn scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/climate-change-may-reduce-crop-and-animal-size-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockThu, 20 Oct 2011 17:28:23 GMTPakistan hopes to stem economic losses from foot and mouth disease with support from US scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/us-to-help-pakistan-fight-foot-and-mouth-disease.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockTue, 04 Oct 2011 06:50:39 GMTThe key challenge with water is inefficient management, rather than scarcity, the World Water Congress has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/world-has-enough-water-for-future-food-needs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockMon, 26 Sep 2011 17:38:46 GMTContrary to conventional wisdom and practices, letting wildlife graze together with cattle may be beneficial to livestock, finds a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/grazing-zebras-help-fatten-cattle.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockFri, 23 Sep 2011 16:53:07 GMTResearchers at institutes in East Africa have new funds for working on drought-resistant crops and resilience against climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/food-security-in-east-africa-gets-research-boost.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockWed, 17 Aug 2011 17:01:03 GMTKenyan farmers who lost cattle in the Horn of Africa drought may be compensated through an insurance scheme.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/kenyan-farmers-may-soon-receive-first-drought-payout-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockMon, 15 Aug 2011 17:27:33 GMTThe current drought in northern Kenya has deep roots in the current practices of pastoralists that need to be addressed, says conservationist David Western.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/opinions/better-grazing-practices-hold-key-to-kenyan-droughts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockFri, 05 Aug 2011 14:25:31 GMTPakistan is considering several water management techniques to head off a water crisis caused by wastage and warming.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/pakistan-seeks-tech-fix-for-impending-water-crisis.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockMon, 01 Aug 2011 08:23:26 GMTSix programmes worth more than US$950 million, which will target the poor's access to food and markets, have been conditionally approved.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/cgiar-announces-next-batch-of-research-programmes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockThu, 21 Jul 2011 17:20:13 GMTScientists will study the genetics behind farmers' favourite cattle in an attempt to breed livestock suitable for East African environments.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/geneticists-and-smallholders-in-quest-for-perfect-cattle.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockThu, 24 Mar 2011 15:37:42 GMTLaos is launching an insect farming research and training project in a bid to provide food security.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/insect-farming-aims-to-end-food-insecurity-in-laos.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockTue, 15 Mar 2011 17:43:15 GMTRising livestock numbers, rapid urbanisation and increased human-animal interaction may lead to a rise in epidemics, say scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/livestock-surge-may-harm-human-health.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockFri, 11 Feb 2011 17:38:02 GMTAs human activity and climate change alter animal migration, the risk of disease transmission to people could change, a review finds.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/changes-in-wildlife-migration-could-alter-disease-risk.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockMon, 24 Jan 2011 17:40:26 GMTResearchers have found that rearing insects as a replacement food for livestock could drastically cut harmful emissions.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/livestock/news/eating-insects-could-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissions-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_livestockMon, 17 Jan 2011 16:53:38 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/