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The smallest U.S. herd in 75 years meets a pest problem years in the making
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A new FAO-led study warns that global antibiotic use in livestock could rise by nearly 30% by 2040 but finds that improving productivity could cut this use by up to 57%. Amid growing pressure to reduce antimicrobial resistance, the livestock sector is increasingly investing in innovations such as bacteriophage therapies, monoclonal antibodies, precise diagnostics, and eubiotics to boost animal health and reduce antibiotic reliance. Major industry players are shifting towards prevention-led approaches and data-driven management, with initiatives like FAO’s RENOFARM supporting this transition. The study underscores that enhancing productivity is now central not only to economic growth but also to achieving sustainability and AMR reduction targets.
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Commodity software company Ever.Ag delivers on its AI strategy — powered by in-house developments and strategic acquisitions.
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A large-scale study by Soil Capital of over 1,200 French farms found that regenerative agriculture significantly reduces crop yield losses during drought, with the most regenerative farms losing three times less yield compared to conventional ones. The dataset, notable for its size and independent verification, demonstrates statistically significant resilience benefits, reinforcing regenerative practices as a financial risk management tool rather than just a sustainability measure. Soil Capital’s results-based carbon payment model provides farmers with ongoing income for measurable environmental performance, addressing funding challenges for transitioning. These early findings suggest that large-scale adoption of regenerative agriculture could reshape the economics of farming and supply chain risk management in the face of climate change.