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African swine fever: A particular risk for endangered pig breeds

- For the first time, African swine fever (ASF) was detected in two domestic pig herds in Brandenburg. Animal diseases are a major threat, especially for endangered livestock breeds. Expert committees provide concrete…

More diversity on Germany's pastures: Support program for sustainable animal breeding

- The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is funding "Measures for sustainable animal breeding for healthy and robust animals as well as more environmental and climate protection" as part of the federal livestock…

FiBL presents new availability database for organically reared animals

- The new availability database for organically reared animals is intended to provide a transparent sales platform, especially for breeding animals. Further features for the management of animal sales and purchases will become…

GenRes Gateway – an information portal for genetic resources

- The GenRes Gateway is a product of the EU-funded project GenRes Bridge and a joint initiative of the three European networks for plant, animal and forest genetic resources (ECPGR, EUFORGEN, ERFP). It helps users find relevant…

International Conference on Marine Protection in Antarctica

- At a high-level international conference on marine protection in the Antarctic the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture reaffirmed the government's position to establish a large marine reserve in the southern polar Weddell…

World Tuna Day of the United Nations

- World Tuna Day is observed globally on 2nd May every year. This day is established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish.

40 years of ECPGR – European cooperation for diversity and food security

- Since 1980, the European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) has been working to preserve Europe's crops for future generations. In doing so, ECPGR aims to ensure long-term conservation in gene banks (ex…

Extension of the application deadline in the federal program barn conversion planned

- It is expected that sow farmers will again be able to submit applications to the BLE as part of the federal barn conversion program starting in April. The new application deadline is planned for September 30, 2021.

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- The Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity is seeking reinforcement in the field of plant genetic resources.

Another step further - European Genetic Resources Strategy takes shape

- The public consultation phase of the latest draft of the European Strategy for Genetic Resources has started and is running until April 18. The strategy is open for public consultation for the first time and is made available as…