Women in Feed: Meet Alltech’s Dr Jules Taylor-Pickard
The executive says mentorship and networking are essential tools for career growth
The executive says mentorship and networking are essential tools for career growth
Britain’s largest dairy co-op found itself in the midst of consumer backlash over plans to trial a methane-suppressing feed additive. What went wrong?
Collaborative efforts to advance sustainable farming
The executive has never felt gender was a barrier to career progression
A new report outlines how aquaculture has transformed from a niche agriculture sector into a global industry.
Aquaculture player sell assets to Novo Holdings for up to $329m
Call for government support to make dairy farming more sustainable
From inheritance tax on farmland to a freeze on sustainability grants, British farmers are headed for a perfect storm of policy issues.
Affordable feed, improved weather and better farmgate prices are behind the hike
Experts are meeting in Spain to highlight the role of regenerative agriculture in reducing the climate footprint and boost the profitability of crops.
Indigo Ag and Truterra’s new strategic collaboration is aimed at simplifying, expanding and accelerating the adoption of ag sustainability solutions.
The incoming president has threatened tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China: all key markets for US dairy
Aidan Connolly, president of Agritech Capital, weighs in
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Trends mark a sharp contrast to 2023
Pet food market round-up
We track deal making, new distribution partnerships and R&D developments in the global pet food sector
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries.
The US National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) soybean crush figure for October landed at 199.959 million bushels, a record-breaking number that should have been a cause for celebration.
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves through grain markets.
French insect company Innovafeed is celebrating after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded it an $11 million grant as part of its Fertiliser Production Expansion Programme (FPEP).
A new report flags the growing demand for data, circular innovation and market access for precision bred commodities in the UK.
Tyson Foods’ chicken business is booming once again and investors are flocking back to the company, which has spent years reenvisioning its poultry business to focus more on fundamentals, value-added products and “operational improvements.”
The UK animal feed industry is increasingly focused on supporting sustainable livestock production.
Grain markets bounced back after an initial drop following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, with expectations that his policies might boost economic growth.
The goal is to better inform biosecurity and containment measures and inform state-led efforts to reduce risk to farmworkers.
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries. In our latest instalment, we profile Sara Llamas-Moya, global applications director, animal performance solutions, Kerry.
A recent economic study finds that a new US-China trade war could severely impact US soy and corn growers and boost competitors.
Political challenges are heating up, creating potential trade challenges for the pork sector along with other markets in 2025, according to a recent RaboResearch report.
DDGS prices in the US have finally dipped below the five-year average, a relief for the feed industry after three years of elevated prices around $200 per short ton, notes a report.
A campaign is underway in the UK to reinvigorate the struggling oilseed rape (OSR) sector.
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries.
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Pure Pet Food has secured £15m of investment to help support growing demand after a period of rapid growth for the business.
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
Agri-commodity tracker
Sub-optimal weather in Russia and Ukraine is threatening the sowing of winter crops, including wheat, while heavy rains are delaying France’s corn harvest, according to a report from the AHDB.
Cautious farmers are more concerned with ROI and less willing to experiment with new products and technologies, according to a new global report from McKinsey.
Ahead of November’s US presidential election, farmer sentiment has dipped to levels not since April 2020 – with key indices at their lowest in 8 years.
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries.
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Will Denmark’s unprecedented carbon tax be replicated in other countries? Or is it simply another example of its unique willingness to challenge the status quo?
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Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice is to purchase a number of brands from Petlife International to strengthen its product portfolio in the premium and veterinary sectors.
British racing car driver Lewis Hamilton has invested in US-based Bramble, a dog food brand that claims to be 'the world’s first' vet-formulated, plant-based fresh food for dogs.
As the insect farming industry matures, companies are facing mounting pressures to scale sustainably, attract further capital, and deliver on their promises.
We are excited to introduce a new series, The Female Vision: Women in Feed.
Between January and July 2024, cumulative fishmeal production rose by nearly 36% compared to the same period in 2023.
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has officially broken ground on a new specialty feed production line in Tianjin in Northern China, as part of its strategy to diversify revenue through value-added products.
Tesco and RenEco have unveiled a new facility in the East Midlands region of England that is dedicated to converting food surplus into feed, focusing on reducing food waste from bakery and fresh produce.
The world’s largest dairy importer has turned increasingly dairy self-sufficient. How is this impacting key commodity exports?
The EU must prioritize its poultry industry in upcoming trade negotiations and policy reforms, stresses AVEC.
We track key trends in the vitamins and amino acids markets.
The global poultry market outlook remains optimistic, driven by accelerating consumption across many regions, according to a recent report by RaboResearch.
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A team of women from the UK food and farming industry are set to cycle 75km across Kenya to raise funds and awareness for international charity Farm Africa.