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Saudi Minister of Environment Discusses Prospects for Productive Cooperation in Water and Agriculture with Chinese Counterparts
His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli, Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held bilateral meetings with Mr. Han Jun, China’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Mr. Li Guoying, China’s Minister of Water Resources, during his official visit to China.
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Saudi Arabia and China Sign Two Protocols for Exporting Saudi Dairy Products and Aquaculture to Chinese Markets
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People's Republic of China have signed two protocols for the export of Saudi products to Chinese markets. The first protocol covers the export of dairy products, while the second pertains to the export of aquaculture products. This took place during the official visit of H.E. Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, to Beijing from May 12 to 14.
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Brazil Updates Poultry Export Restrictions Following Bird Flu Outbreak
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture has issued an update to the list of poultry trade restrictions after confirming the first case of bird flu.
Al-Wataniya Feeds Welcomes Students from the Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University
Al-Wataniya Feeds factories received a delegation of postgraduate and professional master's students specializing in feed manufacturing technology, along with undergraduate students from the Animal Production Department at the Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University.
Rethinking Clean-Label Marinades
Managing moisture in meat and poultry product development isn’t solely about avoiding dryness. It’s also about optimizing yield, texture, and consistency across variable raw materials and formats. This is especially true in fully-cooked products that need to maintain their juiciness and flavor integrity–even after a pass through a microwave or air fryer.
Saudi Arabia Aims to Grow Poultry Sector to Cover 80% of Local Consumption
Saudi Arabia is aiming to achieve 80% self-sufficiency in poultry production within three years, while also transitioning into a regional export hub, according to Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Ali Al-Sheikhi.
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The Ninth Session of the Saudi-New Zealand Joint Committee Concludes Its Work in Auckland and Praises the Development of Trade Relations Between the Two Countries
His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli, headed the Saudi side in the meetings of the ninth session of the Saudi-New Zealand Joint Committee, which concluded its work today in Auckland. The New Zealand side was headed by His Excellency the Minister of Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, with the participation and presence of the official delegations from both countries.
Research investigates different poultry growing methods
The poultry sector, one of the largest in the U.S. agriculture industry, is dominated by broiler production, or chickens that are specifically raised for meat. Sales in the sector were $76.8 billion, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and broilers accounted for 67% of those sales.
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Baiada Poultry plant on schedule for 2026 completion
The company says the plant will have the capacity to process up to 3 million chickens weekly and will “set a new benchmark for poultry processing in Australia.”
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How Has Food Security in Saudi Arabia Evolved Since the Launch of “Vision 2030”?
Food security is one of the priorities of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which is set to enter its third and final phase at the end of this year. A 2024 report monitoring the performance of Vision 2030 indicators highlighted the increase in the agricultural sector's contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP), rising from 109 billion riyals in 2023 to 114 billion riyals in 2024.
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Russia Targets Catching 100,000 Tons of Fish Annually from Moroccan Waters
Russia is close to signing a new fishing agreement with Morocco for a period of four years, granting the right to catch between 90,000 and 100,000 tons of fish annually in Morocco's exclusive economic zone.
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Bird Flu Outbreak Affects 36,000 Turkeys in South Dakota
In a recent outbreak, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) struck a commercial turkey facility in Beadle County, South Dakota, affecting approximately 36,000 turkeys. The case was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on April 8, 2025.
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U.S. Tariffs and Their Impact on India’s Poultry Industry
The United States' recent imposition of reciprocal 27% tariffs on Indian goods has raised concerns across multiple sectors. While India’s poultry industry is not a major exporter to the U.S., the broader trade dynamics and ongoing negotiations between the two nations could have indirect consequences for Indian poultry farmers and businesses.
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Purebred Arabian Chicken (Old Breed)
Some advertisements for purebred Arabian chickens display hybrid birds, providing false details that are far removed from this ancient breed. In this research, we will discuss this purebred breed in detail and the characteristics that distinguish this beautiful bird.
Global coral bleaching crisis spreads after hottest year, scientists say
More than four-fifths of the world's coral reef areas have been affected by devastating mass bleaching spurred by record-high ocean temperatures, turning many once-colourful reefs a ghostly pale hue, scientific authorities said.
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Diversified Pastured Poultry Models Can Reduce Risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak has affected more than 52.4 million domesticated poultry in the United States in 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) reports. According to experts at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future shifting away from industrial models can help to prevent the spread of HPAI. And farmers are seeing that pasture-raised poultry models can help to keep their livestock healthy.
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Ministry of Environment: The Kingdom achieves 100% self-sufficiency in table eggs
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture revealed that the poultry sector in the Kingdom has achieved high rates of self-sufficiency in table eggs, reaching 100%, witnessing a significant production surplus, contributing to supporting food security in the Kingdom.
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National Poultry Day
How did National Poultry Day first gain recognition in the United States? The origins of National Poultry Day are murky, but many link it to the early 20th century's booming poultry farming.
Contract Broiler Farming: Can Integration Evolve for Mutual Success?
Contract poultry farming is well established in many countries, particularly in the United States, Brazil, India, and China.
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Earth Fever: Understanding and Addressing Global Warming
Our planet is suffering from a fever. This isn't a metaphor; it's a stark reality. Global warming, or climate change, refers to the long-term increase in the Earth's average temperature due to the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities. Essentially, we're trapping more of the sun's heat within our atmosphere.
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The Agricultural Development Fund approves loans worth more than 1.1 billion riyals
In its first meeting of the current fiscal year, chaired by the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Development Fund approved several development and investment loans worth more than 1.1 billion riyals, with investment costs approaching 2.2 billion riyals.
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The Indian Broiler Industry: A Story of Integration, Trade, and Tradition
The Indian poultry industry is a vibrant fabric woven with threads of innovation, tradition, and resilience. At its core lies the broiler integration model, a marvel of vertical integration that has transformed chicken production. But the story doesn't end there. Beyond the integrators, the supply chain extends to bustling wet markets, where broiler traders and retailers bring chicken to millions of Indian households. This is a story of efficiency, challenges, and a delicate balance between tradition and modernity.
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Growing consumption whets the global poultry industry's appetite for growth in the Gulf region
The global poultry industry continues to grow, amidst a range of changing economic, environmental, and technological factors. Most estimates predict that the global market will grow by 2.5 to 3% this year.
Aviagen® is committed to advancing the poultry industry through science-based research and practices that prioritize both the health of our flocks and the safety of the food supply
With recent discussions surrounding the potential for poultry vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), I want to take this opportunity to share our perspective on the matter, especially in light of two key articles that have addressed this issue in recent days.
Abundance of dairy products boosts food security during Ramadan, with production exceeding 2.6 million tons
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture revealed that dairy products are experiencing a significant abundance in the markets, with production exceeding 2.6 million tons. This reflects their vital role in meeting consumer needs during the holy month of Ramadan.
Rising egg prices in the US spark chicken rental trend
With egg prices soaring in the US, Christine and Brian Templeton of Rent The Chicken in Goffstown, New Hampshire, offer a unique solution—chicken rentals.
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10% increase in duck prices during the current period... What are the reasons?
Duck prices have witnessed a 10% increase during the current period, while turkey prices have stabilized at the same levels as before during the Christmas period, according to what Abdel Aziz El-Sayed, head of the poultry division at the Chamber of Commerce, told Masrawy.
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Strategic partnership between National Poultry and Halal Products Development to develop the Saudi poultry sector
National Poultry, a global leader in food production, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Halal Products Development, a Public Investment Fund company, during a prominent event held in Jeddah, in the presence of a group of prominent figures from the public and private sectors.
How do geese fly over the Himalayas?
Every winter, geese begin their seasonal journey from India to Central Asia, where they are forced to fly over the towering Himalayas, which are no less than seven thousand meters above sea level, in addition to the long distances they cover. What is the secret behind geese’s ability to fly to this height?
Poultry meat enhances the Ramadan table with an abundance of one million tons, and a self-sufficiency rate of 72%
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture confirmed that poultry meat is one of the main pillars on the tables of the holy month of Ramadan, as local production recorded more than one million tons, which reflects the abundance of the national product and its ability to meet local demand, in addition to achieving a surplus that enhances export capabilities to various countries of the world, and contributes to supporting food security in the Kingdom.
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