Tag: Livestock

AgricultureResearchScience

Study Reveals Optimal Fermentation Methods Boost Cow Manure’s Fertilizer Potential

Scientists have completed a comprehensive evaluation of seven fermentation methods for enhancing liquid cow manure’s fertilizer properties. The findings indicate all methods improved germination rates while reducing specific nutrient concentrations that can inhibit plant growth.

Breakthrough in Agricultural Waste Management

Agricultural researchers have made significant strides in optimizing the conversion of cow manure into effective crop fertilizers, according to recent scientific reports. A comprehensive study published in Scientific Reports has evaluated seven different fermentation methods for enhancing the fertilizer potential of the liquid fraction of cow manure, with findings that could revolutionize sustainable farming practices.

by Nathan Cole
Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

Global Bonds Rally as Trade Tensions Fuel Safe Haven Demand

Government bonds worldwide rallied Tuesday as investors fled to safety amid escalating US-China trade tensions. Yields fell across major economies while stocks declined. Safe haven assets including gold and the Swiss franc also gained ground.

Global government bonds experienced a significant rally on Tuesday as fresh trade tensions between the United States and China triggered widespread risk-off sentiment across financial markets. The safety surge saw investors rapidly moving capital away from equities and into more secure assets, creating one of the most pronounced bond market movements in recent weeks according to market analysts.

Trade Tensions Spark Market Volatility

by Elisa Romero
Anomalies and Alternative ScienceInnovation

Young Innovators Win Major Prizes at Eskom Expo International Science Fair 2025

The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair celebrated exceptional young scientists from multiple countries. Top winners received cash prizes up to R100,000 for innovative projects in mathematics, food preservation, and sustainable agriculture.

Young scientific innovators earned massive recognition and substantial cash prizes at the recently concluded 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair, with top winners demonstrating exceptional research capabilities in fields ranging from advanced mathematics to sustainable agriculture. The international competition, organized by Eskom, brought together brilliant young minds from seven countries to showcase groundbreaking projects addressing real-world challenges.

International Recognition for Young Scientists

by Nathan Cole
Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

China Stock Market Rally Faces Test as U.S. Trade Tensions Flare

China’s stock market rebound shows strain as U.S.-China trade tensions revive fears of tit-for-tat measures. The CSI 300 and Hang Seng face pressure after recent rallies as geopolitical risks escalate.

China’s stock market rally faces a critical test as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions threaten to unravel months of investor optimism and substantial gains. The flare-up in trade rhetoric comes at a precarious moment for Chinese equities, which had recently reached multi-year highs on expectations of government stimulus and foreign capital inflows.

Market Rally Shows Signs of Strain

by Nathan Cole
InnovationSustainability

New Zealand Revises Livestock Methane Reduction Target to 14-24% by 2050

New Zealand has revised its 2050 methane reduction target for livestock and farm sources to 14-24% below 2017 levels. The updated goal reflects a balanced approach between emission reductions and maintaining agricultural exports.

New Zealand has announced a significant revision to its 2050 methane reduction targets for livestock and agricultural sectors, lowering the ambition from previous goals while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship. The new target aims for a 14-24% reduction in methane emissions from 2017 levels, down substantially from the previously established 24-47% reduction goal.

Revised Methane Targets for New Zealand Agriculture

by Elisa Romero