A greater crested tern found on the South Australian coast has tested positive for the deadly H5 bird flu, marking the first case in local wildlife. The discovery at Robe is concerning but expected, with authorities conducting surveillance for further spread.
Australia has detected the H5 strain of bird flu in a wild giant petrel, marking the first time the virus has been found on the continent. While disappointing, the detection was not unexpected due to the global spread of the virus. No mass mortalities or infections in poultry have been reported.
Migratory seabirds found on the Western Australian coast have tested positive for the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, marking its arrival on the Australian mainland. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins confirmed a brown skua died from the disease, and tests suggest a giant petrel may also be infected.
The H5N1 bird flu strain has been confirmed on the Australian mainland after a brown skua found on the Western Australian coast tested positive. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins stated the bird died from the disease, and tests suggest a giant petrel in the same area may also be infected. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the arrival "concerning" but noted government preparations.
The H5N1 bird flu strain has been confirmed on the Australian mainland after a brown skua found on the Western Australian coast tested positive. Agriculture minister Julie Collins confirmed the death of the bird from the highly pathogenic strain, with another bird suspected positive. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the government is focused on limiting its spread.
A brown skua found dead at Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia, has tested positive for avian influenza. Further testing is underway to confirm if it is the H5N1 strain. A second bird, a giant petrel, is also being tested. Officials urge the public not to touch sick or dead birds.
A migratory wild bird found sick in Western Australia has tested positive for avian influenza, with results for the deadly H5N1 strain expected Saturday. This is the first suspected case on mainland Australia, prompting investigations and public health warnings.
Geordin Hill-Lewis, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA), has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to replace John Steenhuisen as agriculture minister. The move follows criticism over Steenhuisen's handling of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard urged agrochemical firm BASF to clear its herbicide cinméthyline of endocrine disruptor classification, despite EFSA concerns, to allow its use by French producers.
Cypriot farmers have agreed to the culling of livestock on farms affected by foot and mouth disease after the government increased compensation. Approximately 7,000 animals will be culled immediately to contain the deadly outbreak.
China's Vice-Minister of Agriculture Zhang Zhili met Cuba's Deputy Agriculture Minister Telce Gonzalez to enhance joint agricultural projects, prioritizing the sector in their bilateral 'community of shared future' amid Cuba's vulnerability.
Russia has secured the right to export compound feed to China following the signing of a protocol by Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut and Chinese customs official Sun Meijun. This agreement, reached during President Putin's visit to Beijing, outlines veterinary and sanitary requirements for Russian feed producers entering the Chinese market.
Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut stated that late sowing this year mirrors 2022 conditions when Russia achieved a record grain harvest of 157 million tons. The spring campaign faces challenges due to abnormal weather with heavy precipitation, preventing farmers in the Volga Region and parts of the south from accessing fields. However, the minister emphasized that farmers are technically and technologically prepared, with weather windows now opening in central Russia.
SEJONG, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryung said Monday the ...
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that new laws governing seeds and pesticides are near completion and expected in the next Parliament session. The legislation aims to check sale of counterfeit and low-quality farm inputs with stricter penalties, as existing penalties are too low and ineffective. The government has shifted to region-specific agricultural planning from nationwide consultations, reflecting India's diverse soil and climate conditions.
South Korea's Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryung met with Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trinh Viet Hung in Hanoi on Tuesday to discuss expanding bilateral agriculture cooperation. Song requested Vietnam extend its import window for Korean melons by one month from December-May to June to boost exports. They also discussed expanding bilateral fruit trade, strengthening agricultural ODA cooperation, and speeding up responses to livestock diseases such as African swine fever.
Makarios Lazaridis, who was appointed just this month, was found to have been employed earlier as an expert scientist without the necessary qualifications.
