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  • The Health Benefits of Almonds: A Nutrient-Packed Superfood

    Almonds are a beloved snack that has been enjoyed for centuries. These tasty nuts not only satisfy hunger cravings but also offer a multitude of health benefits. Packed with essential nutrients, almonds are considered a superfood that can contribute to overall well-being. Read on to explore the health benefits of almonds and why they should be a part of your daily diet. Heart Health Including almonds in your diet can have a positive impact on heart health.
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  • Pesticide Residue Testing: Four Essential Tips for Preventing Sample Contamination

    Pesticides are critical in global food production. These chemicals protect farm yields by minimising losses to dangerous insects, worms and rodents. Moreover, the formulations can increase harvests by promoting faster growth, and the increased output can fight shortages and famine. Unfortunately, some residues can persist on crops after pesticide application. Proper management of the remnant chemicals is essential for protecting consumers. Government authorities monitor and regulate the maximum allowable chemical compounds in foods.
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  • Allergen Testing in the Agricultural Industry

    This article is going to explore the importance of allergen testing in the agricultural industry. Read on to find out more! Why do agribusinesses test for allergens? Allergen testing is used to ensure the ingredient being used is safe for food manufacturing processes to take place. Any mistakes could have disastrous consequences. For example, chocolate could be formed into a bar that contains peanut traces, which would present serious risks for consumers who are allergic to peanuts.
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  • Precision Farming and the Concept of Variable Rate Application

    Variable Rate Application (VRA) is among the technological advancements aimed at improving agriculture. Agriculturalists use it to automate the process involved in applying materials to certain landscapes or projects. The application relies on data collected by maps, sensors and GPS instruments. Some of the materials you will apply during the process include seeds, chemicals, fertilisers and chemicals that enhance crop production. Anyone who has never heard or used the VRA concept can perceive it as an abstract idea bound to fail.
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  • Two factors to consider when buying more livestock for your farm

    If you want to buy more livestock for your farm, here are some factors you should take into consideration before purchasing these animals: The amount of free space you currently have available in your barns If, like most farmers, you keep your livestock in a barn during periods of cold or stormy weather, then it is important to take the amount of free space you currently have available in this barn into account before buying any new animals.
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  • How Food Waste Can Nurture New Food

    Australian households throw away some 3.1 million tonnes of edible food each year. This is a staggering amount and doesn't even take commercial food waste (such as food discarded by restaurants and supermarkets) into account. Some of this waste is repurposed, such as being placed in a household composting bin, but a huge amount of edible food is destined for landfill. What about if this food, in a manner of speaking, could be used to nurture new food?
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  • 3 Top Allergen-Testing Procedures for Food Processing Startups

    According to industry experts, Australia has a significant role to play in feeding the world, considering the emerging global food insecurity and the fact that the world population is expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050. If you plan to start a food processing plant, then you will become an integral cog in the food supply system. However, you must meet all allergen labelling requirements before you package your food products for shipment.
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