Spain will need to import some 20 million tons of cereals to satisfy demand from consumers and for the manufacture of animal feed, requiring a "major logistical” effort, according to Reuters, citing data from Spain’s environment ministry.
Corn and soybean prices fell after USDA estimates for US supplies were larger than markets had expected, but wheat failed to rise on a deep cut to world inventory hopes, finds CRM Agri.
Researchers working to bring a sustainable source of omega-3 oil to market have reached a significant milestone in achieving scaled-up production of a genetically modified camelina seed oil.
Researchers have hailed the landmark agreement to allow the UK to re-join the Horizon Europe research programme as an associate member, which will pave the way for pioneering food breakthroughs.
The animal health sector keeps moving towards more responsible use of antimicrobials, according to a report from The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
The results of a survey show that health and wellness concerns outweigh taste or price considerations for both cat and dog owners when switching pet food.
Bühler, following on from its recently announced tie-up with the UK's Entocycle, is now partnering with NRGene Technologies, an Israeli genomics firm, in the field of black soldier flygenetics and processing.
A collaboration between Cargill, BAR Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation and Yara Marine Technologies has the potential to decarbonize cargo vessels by up to 30%.
Veramaris and Manolin say data collected from over 232 million fish and 99 farms shows meaningful benefits of higher dietary EPA & DHA levels on biological performance and harvest quality.
Swiss plant equipment manufacturer, Bühler, and UK-based, Entocycle, a provider of insect farming technology, have joined forces to drive adoption of large-scale black soldier fly (BSF) operations.
The AIC has launched a consultation on its draft sustainability standard, pillar 1– deforestation and land conversion –with members of the trade group and industry stakeholders encouraged to respond by the October 4 deadline.
A Danish team of animal scientists looked to quantify the anti-methanogenic potential of iodoform when pulse-dosed intra-ruminally to dairy cows in a dose–response study.
Nasekomo, the Bulgarian bio-technology company that utilizes the Black Soldier Fly (BSF), is looking to scale up production after the launch of operations at its Insect Center of Excellence (NICE).
Moving to a circular food production system will necessitate feed strategies based on co-products that will render the concept of FCR irrelevant, according to animal nutritionists.
Mootral reports that 3,000 of its CowCredits have been purchased by well-known UK businesses, including a household brand in financial services, driving much-needed capital into sustainable agriculture.
Danish algae-based carbon capture and utilization startup, Algiecel, and its partners, have secured €2.4m (US$2.62m) for a power- and microalgae-based decarbonization project, under Denmark’s Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP)....
With recovering cheese prices, US farmers could soon see improved margins after 8 months of declines. In Europe, possible input cost volatility makes the market hard to predict.
Farmers, processors and industry bodies have been consulted on proposals that could see Ireland’s dairy herd reduced by as many as 65,000 cows per year to help the EU country meet its ag emissions obligations.
What’s a ‘good’ carbon credit and how do businesses use them without fear of criticism from consumers? New guidance on carbon credits has been issued as attitudes shift among food and beverage companies towards using offsets to meet their climate targets.
Cargill is increasingly focused on fishery improvement programs and is “pioneering” the use of regenerative agriculture practices in raw materials for global aquaculture, according to its latest Aqua Nutrition Sustainability Report.
Trase and Proforest say they have they answer. They have published proposals for establishing a “fair and effective risk benchmarking” approach to underpin the EU deforestation regulation.
The UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced £9m (US$11.43m) funding for phase two of the endemic livestock disease initiative.
The second half of 2023 is expected to be the most challenging period for global aquaculture since the peak of the pandemic in 2020 as factors such as demand softening and El Niño are driving fishmeal prices higher, finds a global aquaculture update from...
FEFAC has updated its Soy Sourcing Guidelines, with the key change in the 2023 version being that the desired criterion on conversion-free soy has now become an essential criterion.
Microbial-based approaches, namely probiotics and competitive exclusion products, help harness the power of birds’ microbiota and have the potential to support poultry gut health and immunity, claims Lallemand Animal Nutrition.
Research from Finland shows that dietary micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) supplementation improves growth, reduces diarrhea, modulates gut microbiota, and increases butyrate production in piglets.
A new study indicates that isomaltulose is a suitable low glycemic ingredient for use in dog food and that it has the potential to support metabolic health and weight management.
The Irish government needs to urgently consider opportunities for the roll out of feed additives that reduce methane emissions from cattle, according to a report from Ireland’s Climate Change Advisory Council.
Results of a study suggest that beta-glucan supplementation combined with higher levels of vitamin C and E can boost the antioxidant capacity of whiteleg shrimp post larvae.
CropEnergies AG, the German biofuels manufacturer, is to invest around £90m (US$116.8m) in projects at the biorefinery of its UK based company, Ensus Ltd.
A new method of growing algae in Scotland could offer a sustainable boost for the aquaculture and agriculture sectors, by providing locally sourced, alternative protein sources and ingredients for feeds.
