• • • Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism calls for revision of GMO Directive The European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) Group of Chief Scientific Advisors has published a statement providing a scientific perspective on the regulatory status of products derived from gene editing, and the implications for the GMO Directive. They see…
• • • Seed size selection of common millet at the early breeding stage Wide cultivation of common millet — valuable food and fodder crop — requires preliminary breeding data. Seed size selection is of great interest, since it is closely connected to productivity. The investigation evaluated the effectiveness of…
• • • AGCO debuts latest header at Mingenew The IDEAL, which is badged as a Massey Ferguson, will be demonstrated throughout the Wheatbelt during harvest by AgWest Machinery, which is taking forward orders for 2019. While AGCO is not saying anything about autonomous machinery, the IDEAL is getting close…
• • • Leonardite humic acids as a component of feed additives against mycotoxins Harmfulness of grain contaminated by mycotoxins is well known. Feeding livestock with contaminated fodder results in poisoning, reduction in productivity, reproductive ability and livability. Our experiments showed Reasil Humic Helth additive, produced by OOO “Layf Fors”…
• • • The Serbian government adopted at its session the Bill on the science fund of the Republic of Serbia The Serbian government adopted at its session the Bill on the science fund of the Republic of Serbia, which should improve the field of scientific research activity and ensure…
• • • Rosselkhoznadzor Held Talks with Embassy of Canada in Russian Federation Meeting between the representatives of the Rosselkhoznadzor and Embassy of Canada in the Russian Federation was held on November 13, this year. Technical issues related to bilateral trade in animal products were discussed. The parties discussed the…
• • • Cenotic activity of perennial grasses on drying pasture in the Non-Chernozem region The research took place in 2012–2017 and analyzed cenotic characteristics of perennial grasses on draining soil. Swards of ryegrass (Loliurn perenne) and festulolium hybrid (× Festulolium F. Aschers. et Graebn.) performed as objects of study.…
• • • Can floor type and animal space affect cattle performance indoors? Finishing cattle over the winter is a costly enterprise and average daily gains (ADG) made over this period may be the difference between making a profit or loss. In addition, feeding animals for the shortest period possible…
• • • Plants of the genus Heracleum L. on hayfields and pastures of the forest zone of the European part of Russia During ontogenesis, all plants synthesize various organic substances, which are the products of primary and secondary metabolism. They are conventionally included active, or biologically active (BAC), related…
• • • New Challenger tractor will debut as a chaser AGWEST Machinery Esperance has set up a demonstration program to introduce the new three-model Challenger MT700 G4 Series track tractor to the district. According to company sales manager Athol Kennedy, the demo model will be a 743, which develops…
