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The Alltech Agri-Food Outlook survey revealed that 65% of respondents identified the economy and soaring production costs as the primary factor influencing feed production. Following closely behind, dietary trends emerged as the second-most crucial factor. Photo credit: GettyImages/pidjoe

Anatomy of a fall in global feed production

By Jane Byrne

In a year marked by volatility, Alltech's Agri-Food Outlook for 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the intricate dynamics shaping the feed production industry worldwide.

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Top 10 most read articles so far this year

By Jane Byrne

We delve into the diverse array of topics that have resonated deeply with our readers since January, shaping the discourse and informing perspectives on issues.

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Navigating the complex grain marketing terrain

By Jane Byrne

Cargill has introduced a suite of resources catering to grain farmers, encompassing market insights, pricing options, expertise, and access to farm management platforms.

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Plant-based dog food brand PawCo secures $2m in funding

By Jane Byrne

PawCo Foods, a pioneering plant-based pet nutrition brand, has successfully secured $2 million in seed funding, spearheaded by Elevate Ventures, and featuring notable angel investors like Arash Ferdowsi, co-founder of Dropbox.

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Soybean markets continue to face pressure

By Jane Byrne

Soybean markets continue to face pressure as South American supplies enter the market, coupled with lingering concerns about long-term demand.

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Red Sea conflict sees shipping prices soar

By Jane Byrne

The escalation of military activity around the Red Sea is causing shipping prices on affected routes to skyrocket and global shipping capacity to tighten.

The Forever Feed Mill will grow Automated Sprouted Grain in an indoor controlled environment.  Photo credit: Forever Feed Technologies and Dr Greenhouse

Indoor animal feed concept could be rolled out across US

By Michelle Perrett

California’s Forever Feed Technologies has partnered with Dr Greenhouse to design the controlled environment for an enterprise-scale indoor feed mill at the River Ranch Dairy in Hanford, California.

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Can the seaweed resurgence survive the bottlenecks?

By Oliver Morrison

The seaweed industry has been on a steady growth trajectory for decades thanks to its promise of efficiently producing nutritious food for a growing population. But bottlenecks require unlocking for the industry to be able to scale sustainably and successfully.

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Australian dog food company set for expansion

By Michelle Perrett

The Pet Butcher, an Adelaide-based dog food company, is looking to expand its concept across Australia and diversify into the feline food market, founder and director Nick Martin tells us.

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ADM stocks plunge as CFO placed on leave amidst investigation

By Jane Byrne

ADM shares plummeted by a staggering 24%, according to media reports on Monday, following the decision to place its CFO, Vikram Luthar, on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into accounting practices within its nutrition business.

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Irish ag minister launches dairy-beef systems action plan

By Teodora Lyubomirova

During a seminar organized by the Irish Food Board (Bord Bia), the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation and Teagasc, the minister discussed how to make dairy calf to beef systems ‘a profitable and sustainable option for farmers’.