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Agro Veterinary News Pakistan, Karachi Manora (2025)

06/12/2025

🚨 Major Public Health Alert for Karachi 🚨

A shocking new report submitted to the Sindh High Court has revealed that every milk sample collected across Karachi has been declared unfit for human consumption 😳🥛. Tests by the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority have detected formalin in 22 samples and phosphate in 8 samples, confirming widespread adulteration and dangerous chemicals that can cause serious long-term health damage.

The investigation exposed poor hygiene, unsafe handling, and alarming contamination throughout the supply chain from farmers to retailers. Experts warn that consuming milk tainted with chemicals like formalin can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues and potential organ damage 🚫🩺.

Authorities have now fixed the milk price at Rs 220 per litre while ordering sellers to strictly follow proper SOPs for safety and accurate measurement. Meanwhile, the Sindh High Court has officially placed the contamination findings on record as no party challenged the report 📄⚖️.

With over 55 percent of milk already found adulterated in earlier surveys, Karachi’s ongoing milk crisis highlights the urgent need for strict monitoring, transparent supply chains and immediate corrective actions. Citizens are strongly urged to stay alert, verify sources and prioritize safety while purchasing milk ❗🛑

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05/12/2025

Brazil’s poultry sector is showing resilience as new projections reveal that chicken exports are expected to rise by 0.5% in 2025 to reach 5.32 million tons 🐔📈 despite months of pressure from bird flu outbreaks and temporary trade bans by major buyers like China Japan and the European Union.

According to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association ABPA the industry faced major uncertainty earlier this year when bird flu was detected in Rio Grande do Sul prompting key markets to halt imports. Initial forecasts even warned of a possible 2 percent drop in exports. But with trade restrictions now easing and global market conditions shifting in Brazil’s favor the country is once again set for export growth.

A major boost is coming from ongoing bird flu outbreaks in the United States which controls 27 percent of the global poultry trade compared to Brazil’s 38 percent. Any decline in US exports opens new opportunities for Brazil helping strengthen its global lead.

Alongside poultry Brazil’s pork industry is also experiencing rapid growth 🐖🔥 with exports expected to jump up to 10 percent and production projected to rise to 5.55 million tons in 2025 driven by supply gaps created by African swine fever outbreaks in Europe and the Philippines.

Despite biological threats and market disruptions Brazil’s meat industry continues to expand showcasing strong resilience and growing dominance in global protein trade.

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04/12/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has launched its first ever Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal seeking two point five billion dollars to support more than one hundred million people across fifty four countries in 2026 🌍🌾 This landmark appeal comes at a time when acute food insecurity has tripled since 2016 and more than one billion people worldwide are struggling to access sufficient food 🍽️💔

FAO aims to transform the global response to food crises by combining emergency aid with long term agricultural resilience. The appeal prioritizes cost effective farming solutions that help families maintain food production even during conflict climate shocks and economic crises. FAO Director General QU Dongyu stressed that the current humanitarian model is failing to keep pace and highlighted that eighty percent of food insecure people rely on agriculture yet only five percent of global humanitarian funding supports agricultural livelihoods 🚜🌱

The two part appeal dedicates one point five billion dollars to life saving interventions such as essential seeds tools animal health support livelihood recovery and cash assistance for sixty million people. Another one billion dollars will fund resilience building programs improving climate adaptation water systems biodiversity recovery market access and agrifood system restoration for more than forty three million people 🌧️🌿

Funding will also support global monitoring systems and coordination between humanitarian development and peace partners ensuring faster and more targeted responses worldwide. Regions set to receive the largest shares include West and Central Africa Asia and the Pacific and the Near East and North Africa where millions face worsening food emergencies.

FAO says the appeal is not only about responding to hunger today but preventing hunger tomorrow through anticipatory action livestock vaccination seed distribution and climate smart farming strategies. The organization is urging governments donors and partners to invest in sustainable agricultural solutions that rebuild production empower farmers and reduce future humanitarian needs 💼🤝

02/12/2025

Europe is taking major steps toward cleaner and more sustainable agriculture as innovative LIFE projects come together to combat rising ammonia pollution from livestock farming and fertilizer use 🌍🐄🌾

At a high level platform meeting in Brussels, experts from eleven LIFE projects and a Horizon initiative joined European Commission officials to explore cutting edge solutions that can dramatically cut ammonia emissions from farms. Ammonia makes up nearly ninety percent of agricultural emissions across Europe and is a major contributor to air pollution, water contamination, ecosystem damage, and serious public health risks 😷💧

Under the updated Industrial Emissions Directive which now includes intensive livestock farms, more than thirty eight thousand pig and poultry operations across the EU must follow stronger rules to reduce ammonia output. LIFE projects are helping farmers meet these stricter targets through innovation, research, and on ground demonstrations.

From gas permeable membrane systems in Spain and Portugal that cut emissions by sixty to ninety percent to intelligent monitoring systems in pig barns that achieve up to ninety five percent reduction, the showcased technologies reveal a major leap forward in sustainable farming innovation 🔬🌱

Other projects highlighted new biochar systems in Ireland and successful emission reduction models for dairy farms across Germany France Denmark and the Netherlands. But despite the progress experts warn that financial constraints, skills shortages, and regulatory barriers still limit widespread adoption. They call for new financing tools, soft loans, guarantees and farmer to farmer knowledge sharing to speed up the shift toward cleaner agriculture.

These efforts support wider EU goals under the Green Deal, Farm to Fork Strategy and the Common Agricultural Policy ensuring healthier ecosystems reduced pollution and a more sustainable farming future for Europe 🌿💚

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28/11/2025

🌾🇯🇵 Japan continues to empower farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged districts as another batch completes a three day modern agriculture training at the National Agricultural Research Centre in Islamabad.

Under JICA’s ongoing 2025 capacity building initiative, farmers received hands-on guidance in modern crop production, efficient water usage, high value agriculture, climate resilient techniques, and value chain development. 🌱💧📈

The training held from November 24 to 26 is part of the long running Knowledge Co Creation Program led by JICA in partnership with NARC and the Directorate General Agriculture Extension KP. This newly graduated batch marks the second group of farmers trained this cycle, adding to earlier sessions involving Agriculture Officers and Field Assistants. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

So far, nearly 100 participants from merged districts have benefitted from this Japanese supported initiative aimed at enhancing technical skills, strengthening local extension services, and promoting sustainable, resource efficient farming. 🇵🇰🤝🇯🇵

Officials say the programme is helping farming communities adopt innovative techniques that can boost productivity, improve livelihoods, and build a more resilient agricultural future for KP. 🌿💼✨

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28/11/2025

A powerful new international analysis has revealed that industrial livestock production is responsible for more than half of today’s global warming when its full environmental footprint is counted 🌍🔥 The study, published in the journal Animals, warns that the world cannot meet climate or biodiversity goals unless animal agriculture becomes a central focus of global climate action.

Researchers reviewed data from 47 global studies and found that traditional accounting methods significantly underestimate the climate impact of livestock. When factors such as deforestation, land use change, bottom trawling, and the reduced cooling effect from certain atmospheric pollutants are included, animal farming contributes an estimated 52 percent of current global warming.

The findings highlight a stark imbalance in the global food system. Livestock occupies over 80 percent of all agricultural land, yet provides only 18 percent of global calories and 37 percent of protein. Experts warn that growing demand for meat and dairy in developing regions will continue to intensify emissions, environmental degradation, and pressure on natural resources 🐄💨🌿

The study also links livestock systems to half of global eutrophication, nearly a third of soil acidification, and biodiversity loss up to four times higher than that associated with plant-based diets. Researchers stress that transitioning toward plant forward diets would dramatically cut emissions, restore ecosystems, and ease water stress worldwide.

Lead author Jenny Mace said the evidence shows that industrial animal farming must finally be placed at the center of global climate negotiations, including at COP30. Co author Professor Andrew Knight emphasized that food system reform could unlock major benefits for both human health and the planet. Environmental groups warn that ignoring the livestock sector’s role in climate change, deforestation, and zoonotic disease risks will weaken global efforts to protect both public health and ecological systems 🌱🌏🛑

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27/11/2025

The United States is intensifying surveillance of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak as new CDC data confirms 71 human cases since 2024, including two fatalities 🇺🇸🦠 The virus remains widespread in wild birds, poultry farms, and dairy cattle herds, but health officials stress that the risk to the general public is still low 🙏

According to the latest CDC findings, no person to person transmission has occurred. Most infections are linked to occupational exposure, including 41 cases from dairy herds, 24 from poultry farms and culling operations, 3 from backyard flocks and wildlife, and 3 cases with unknown exposure sources. Louisiana has reported the first H5 associated death in the United States, while an earlier poultry worker case from Colorado remains part of national records ⚠️

The CDC has expanded national surveillance, testing over 217,000 samples for H5 and other novel influenza strains. Nearly 21,000 exposed individuals have been monitored and 960 tested, resulting in 64 confirmed cases from targeted exposure tracking 🧪📊 The agency has also updated its reporting system, shifting some updates to monthly releases while coordinating with the USDA for animal outbreak data.

Researchers continue to study the virus’s mutations and transmission dynamics, including emerging evidence that influenza A viruses may also affect the gastrointestinal tract, producing digestive symptoms. Global monitoring remains active, with 26 human cases reported worldwide in 2025 🌍🔬

While the current threat level remains low, officials emphasize that close monitoring is essential as the virus spreads among birds and cattle and occasionally infects people who work in high risk environments. AVN News will continue to follow developments as agencies work to prevent further spread and protect public health 📰🛡️

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25/11/2025

Sugarcane growers across Sindh are facing growing uncertainty as delays in mill operations and the absence of an official cane price threaten the province’s wheat sowing season 🌾⚠️ Farmers say the 2025 to 26 crushing season should have begun by November 15, yet multiple sugar mills still had not started operations even by November 21. With no clarity on when mills will begin procurement and what price they will offer, growers are left struggling to plan their next crop cycle.

The lack of an indicative cane price has intensified frustration among farmers. Growers are demanding Rs600 per 40kg, citing high production costs and soaring retail sugar prices currently at Rs225 to Rs230 per kg. Meanwhile, the Sindh Agriculture Research department has recommended Rs545 per 40kg, but the provincial government has yet to make a final decision. Many farmers believe the delay is linked to IMF recommendations encouraging reduced state intervention in agricultural pricing 🚜📉

Sindh cultivates sugarcane on nearly 790,000 acres, most of which must be cleared immediately after harvesting to allow timely wheat sowing. Farmers warn that if crushing does not begin soon, wheat sowing will be pushed outside the optimal window, risking lower production and threatening food security across the province.

Earlier this month, a key meeting of the Sugarcane Control Board failed to proceed due to the absence of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association representatives. Although the provincial cabinet reaffirmed November 15 as the crushing date, growers say enforcement remains weak as millers routinely delay operations without facing consequences.

With 38 sugar mills operating in the province and a 39th preparing to launch trial runs, the sector holds major political influence. But for farmers waiting in the fields, the immediate concern is safeguarding their livelihoods and protecting the wheat supply chain. Growers are urging the government to take swift action, ensure mills begin crushing without further delay, and announce a clear cane price to stabilise the season and avoid a cascading impact on food production 🌱📢

24/11/2025

Pakistan’s food import bill has jumped to a massive 3.075 billion dollars in just the first four months of the current fiscal year 📈🇵🇰 This marks a sharp 31.38 percent increase compared to last year and highlights the country’s growing dependence on imported commodities as local production struggles to keep up with demand.

Sugar, edible oil, and tea are among the biggest contributors to the surge. Palm oil alone accounted for 1.325 billion dollars of the import bill, showing almost 30 percent growth, while soybean oil imports rose nearly 13 percent due to strengthened trade ties with the United States 🌍🛢️

One of the most alarming spikes is in sugar imports. Pakistan brought in 231,390 metric tonnes of sugar this year compared to just 1,460 metric tonnes in the same period last year. This dramatic rise follows the government’s decision to allow sugar imports in order to stabilise market prices, which recently fluctuated between Rs190 and Rs230 per kg 🍬📊

On the other hand, there was a decline in the import of pulses and tea, offering slight relief to the overall bill. But economic experts warn that the continued rise in food imports will put growing pressure on Pakistan’s foreign reserves and may widen the trade deficit if not controlled. They stress the urgent need to boost local production, strengthen supply chains, and implement long term agricultural strategies that can reduce import dependency and protect the economy from shocks 🌾📉

Pakistan now faces the challenge of balancing consumer needs with economic stability as policymakers evaluate reforms to support farmers, stabilize prices, and secure sustainable food production for the future 🇵🇰✨

22/11/2025

Global demand for animal-source foods is set to rise sharply over the next decade as a new analysis by PoultryWorld reports that global animal production will grow by an estimated 14 percent 🌍📈. This surge is being driven by rapidly expanding populations urbanization and rising incomes especially in emerging markets where poultry and livestock remain essential sources of affordable and high quality nutrition 🍗🐄🌾.

Poultry is expected to lead this global expansion with producers worldwide scaling up operations to meet accelerating demand. From advanced genetics and modern breeding practices to precision farming and automation the poultry sector is preparing for a major transformation aimed at increasing efficiency and sustainability. Livestock production is also set to rise as farmers adopt new technologies and improved management practices to boost output while reducing environmental impact 🌱🤝.

Experts note that the next decade will bring major investment in innovation across the animal farming sector including climate smart production methods enhanced feed efficiency and digital tools that optimize herd and flock performance. Governments agricultural organizations and private sector leaders are already working to support this growth ensuring that the expansion of animal-source foods contributes to global food security without compromising sustainability 🌏💡.

As poultry and livestock continue to play a central role in feeding billions this projected growth highlights both the opportunities and responsibilities facing the global animal agriculture industry. The coming years will shape how the world produces protein and how technology and sustainability drive the future of food production 🐓🔬🌱.

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21/11/2025

Global action for sustainable farming took center stage at COP30 in Belém Brazil as world leaders endorsed the groundbreaking Belém Declaration on Fertilizers 🌍🌱. The initiative led by Brazil and the United Kingdom calls for urgent transformation in how fertilizers are produced and applied aiming to cut harmful emissions while safeguarding global food security.

The declaration highlights that fertilizers remain essential for feeding a rapidly growing population yet their misuse has major environmental consequences. Nitrous oxide a greenhouse gas nearly 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide is released in large volumes due to inefficient fertilizer use contributing significantly to global warming 🌡️⚠️.

At COP30 experts stressed that smarter targeted and efficient fertilizer application is needed to protect the planet while ensuring strong crop yields. The Belém Declaration provides a strategic framework urging governments industries and agricultural stakeholders to innovate and adopt sustainable fertilizer practices including precision agriculture and bio based alternatives 🌾🛰️.

Brazil and the UK have pledged major investments in research and development to accelerate eco friendly fertilizer technologies. They are also pushing for stronger global regulations and farmer support systems to help transition towards climate resilient and environmentally responsible agriculture 🤝🔬.

With agriculture accounting for nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions the declaration is being hailed as a landmark step toward aligning food production with international climate goals. Countries worldwide are backing the call for a coordinated shift in fertilizer use noting that developing nations will need financial and technological support to adopt green farming tools and practices 🌍💡.

As COP30 concludes the Belém Declaration marks a powerful global commitment to reimagining agriculture for future generations ensuring healthy soils stable food supplies and a safer climate for all 🍃🌎.

20/11/2025

Pakistan’s federal government has raised serious concerns over the sharp rise in chicken prices as the National Price Monitoring Committee met to review the latest inflation pressures and unfinished investigations impacting household budgets 🐔📈💬.

At a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal officials noted that while overall inflation has eased from 7.2 percent last year to 6.2 percent this year the recent floods have severely disrupted crop production supply chains and food availability. Food inflation which had briefly turned negative in August has risen again as key crops suffered flood related losses tightening supplies across major markets 🌾⚠️.

The committee was informed that soaring poultry prices are closely linked to higher input costs faced by the sector. At the same time the NPMC questioned the Competition Commission of Pakistan on why its inquiry into cooking oil and ghee pricing remains incomplete despite months of directives. The CCP stated that proving possible price collusion requires substantial evidence and its investigation is still ongoing 🛢️🔍.

Despite these pressures data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shows some relief in the Sensitive Price Index with essentials such as onions pulses sugar and wheat helping ease consumer stress in recent weeks 🧅📉.

Minister Ahsan Iqbal stressed that long term price stability depends on strengthening Pakistan’s cold chain infrastructure. He noted that every perishable good is a live commodity and without an efficient cold chain system the country cannot ensure consistent and affordable supply of poultry vegetables tomatoes and other essentials. He also directed all departments to prepare advance supply plans for Ramazan to prevent shortages and stabilize prices during the high demand season 🛒🌙📦.

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