Sacred cows holy export Tuesday, October 2, 2012 India is poised to become the world's third largest beef exporter this year, eclipsing Australia, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The reason? The USDA also counts water buffalo meat as beef and India is shipping plenty of that, along with cull dairy cows. The market for this "beef" produced in predominately Hindu India, where cows remain sacred, is halal demand in devoutly Islamic countries across east Asia. Russia and Vietnam are buying also.According to Food and Beverage Magazine, there are more than 4,000 municipal abattoirs in India and 30 state-of-the-art slaughter plants. Overseas shipments have tripled in recent years.In the bigger picture, beef production is under pressure nearly everywhere else in the world as pasture is plowed into cropland, and India is filling a void. There are predictions that India could rise to the top beef exporting spot by 2012. BF Animal law, activist version Global warming speeds tree growth
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University of Guelph looking for new OAC Dean Tuesday, November 12, 2024 A position has opened at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The OAC is looking for a new Dean to lead the school into the future. The ideal candidate is “a visionary leader who shares its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and who... Read this article online
Women Agriculture Leaders Embrace Innovation and Growth Monday, November 11, 2024 The future of agriculture depends on diverse leadership that can drive innovation and address the sector's evolving challenges. Women are already at the forefront of this transformation, leading advancements in agtech, sustainable farming practices, and agribusiness. A recent article by Dr.... Read this article online
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