High-rise hog farms have sprung up nationwide as part of Beijing’s drive to enhance its agricultural competitiveness and reduce its dependence on imports.
Tag: Agriculture and Farming
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Bird Flu Outbreak Puts Mink Farms Back in the Spotlight
A new variant of avian influenza appears capable of spreading among mammals, highlighting the need for more proactive surveillance, experts said.
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How U.S.-China Tensions Could Affect Who Buys the House Next Door
States are pursuing bills to bar Chinese citizens and companies from purchasing land. In Texas, legislation backed by Gov. Greg Abbott brought opposition from Democrats in the state’s growing cities and suburbs.
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Spy Cams Show What the Pork Industry Tries to Hide
A California activist sneaked into a gas chamber for hogs and installed three cameras. See for yourself what they show.
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What’s the Correct Color of Bees? In Austria, It’s a Toxic Topic.
In the Austrian state of Carinthia, where the law favors light-colored local bees, those honey producers judged “too dark” risk eradication.