Europe

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ForFarmers sees increase in gross profit

By Jane Byrne

ForFarmers' financial results for Q3 2023 show a recovery of underlying EBITDA. While sales volumes declined compared to the same period in 2022, they were roughly equal to Q2 this year.

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Ukrainian corn crop forecast to grow by 17%

By Jane Byrne

A recent USDA attaché report sees improved grain production in Ukraine over the next 12 months, with volumes set to exceed the previous year, particularly for corn.

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EFSA finds yeast probiotic effective for use in cat food

By Jane Byrne

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a positive opinion on the efficacy of a probiotic live yeast product for use in cats, outlining how it can increase their fecal dry matter content.

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EMA approves phage therapy guidelines

By Jane Byrne

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted recommendations on the quality, safety, and efficacy of bacteriophages as veterinary medicines.

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WASDE: Drop in corn and soybean prices

By Jane Byrne

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.