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Tyson Foods has announced plans to close two of its US facilities, and to pursue the sale of another, amid a broader restructuring of its beef operations.

The European Commission has published its new Protein Action Plan alongside a Livestock Strategy, aiming to boost the resilience of Europe’s agri-food sector and address market challenges.

A new report, from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organization, highlights the major risk posed by the rise of extreme heat events.

Figures released by charity Foodrise have revealed that beef and lamb received an estimated 580 times more common agricultural policy subsidies from the European Union than legumes in 2020.

Sergio Schuler, head of animal nutrition and health EMEA for DSM-Firmenich, explains how technology can be used to address the environmental impact of livestock farming and how to implement strategies that will help integrate sustainability without sacrificing market competitiveness.

Livetec Systems has introduced Livestock Protect, an app offering real-time data on the geographical spread of the virus.

Bezos Earth Fund and Global Methane Hub have joined forces to cut livestock emissions through natural, science-backed breeding methods.

DSM-Firmenich has announced the sale of its stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance to its equal partner Novonesis for €1.5 billion.

Denmark has solidified its plans to introduce a world-first tax on agricultural emissions, including greenhouse gases emitted by livestock.