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Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaThis weekend Nanaimo hosted its traditional Vancouver Island Exhibition. It is one of the few country fairs surviving on Vancouver Island with deep roots in the community. ... Australians say eating kangaroos will save the world
A new study published in the scientific journal Conservation Letters, states that the farming and consumption of more kangaroos, instead of cattle and sheep will reduce carbon gas emissions and help control climate... Reporters booted from conference for hacking
"With thousands of hackers milling around the Black Hat convention here, and widespread snooping on the public WiFi network, one place was supposed to be off limits: the press room.But in a case of reporters spying on other reporters, three journalists working for the French... In the hour of the wolf.
In the picturesque Maurienne valley of the French Alps, tragedy has struck for many sheep farmers, as their dogs are found dead - deliberately poisoned.Since the start of the year, 17 sheepdogs have died in this... Suburban comfort for massive ram
Great name for a sheep, Nick Boing." Better than a sheepskin rug: David Palmer with Nick Boing the ram A huge ram has made himself at home in his... Omega-6 diet prior to pregnancy results in more male sheep offsprings
Recent research shows that a maternal diet high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid increases the chances of having male offsprings in sheep. One must wonder if farmers will start feeding their animals differently... Devastating News for NZ Sheep Farmers
" Sheep and beef farmers around the country will be devastated to hear that their hopes of industry consolidation have been shredded by PPCS. Meat Industry Action Group Chairman Keith Milne said he was horrified that the Mega Merger was not going to go ahead and he said that... Brigitte Bardot on Trial for Using Muslim Slur
"Former French movie star Brigitte Bardot went on trial Tuesday in Paris on charges of "inciting racial hatred" by using a Muslim slur.Prosecutors asked the court to give the former sex symbol a two-month suspended prison sentence and fine her $23,760 for saying Muslims were... Work Every Bit as Wild as It Is Woolly
As spring is upon us, many people feel the need to start fresh - a new relationship, a new wardrobe or a new job. Well, if you're considering getting out of the office in time to get a tan, maybe this is something...Farmnews
"Elworthy, MIAG popular at field daysIf any site at the Waimumu field days drew the crowds in today it was No. 8 - the Meat Industry Action Group's site. Sheep and beef farmers flocked to the site to hear South Canterbury farmer and businessman Forbes Elworthy speak." Brighter lamb outlook in Australia
Hundreds of Australian farmers have been on the brink of going broke for several years. The drought has been long and hard in some areas so it is amazing that the Australian lamb industry has survived and that... UK and NZ farmers discuss meat industry problems
It's all starting to look like a protein shortage looming very soon... " We know the meat industry is in trouble when sheep farmers start turning up from the UK to see what on earth is going on over here....UK Sheep circle not the first
As it turns out. Yes there have been sheep circles before, and it was in Scotland. "The recent sheep circle which has been baffling farmers and sceptics alike in Herefordshire, UK, is not the first to have... Sheep circle a head shaker
" In Herefordshire, UK, the locals are shaking their heads, the sceptics are rolling their eyes and by all accounts the sheep are running around in circles!
Reports of a flock of sheep who completed their own... Lamb price higher in North than South Island?
" Low lamb prices have upset sheep farmers, the drought has depressed them, the high dairy payout has helped a few more out the door and now, for icing on the cake, it appears as if we are in the midst of a...
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