Grains

Special edition: environmental footprint reduction initiatives

System for life cycle assessment of feed hailed as 'milestone'

04-May-2015 By Jane Byrne

The new LCA guidelines, developed under the LEAP project, are ‘game changing’ as they synchronize the plethora of existing feed impact assessment methods and provide the feed sector with one set of rules to reduce its environmental footprint, said FEFAC.

UAE’s Agthia Group to see poultry feed capacity grow by 13%

30-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

The Agthia Group said expansion of an existing feed production facility to keep up with the growing demand of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) poultry market is near completion.

Acquisition leaves Masan Group a major feed player in Vietnam

28-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

The Masan Group has a acquired a 52% and 70% equity interest in Vietnam French Cattle Feed JSC – Proconco – and Agro Nutrition Company JSC – Anco – respectively - a deal which makes it the second leading animal feed producer in Vietnam.

Special Edition: Environmental footprint reduction initiatives

'We are investing NOK100 million ($13m) a year in R&D to make salmon feed more sustainable' - EWOS outlines eco initiatives

28-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

EWOS says it has lots of ‘irons in the fire’ to recycle and upcycle nutrients to improve the environmental profile of farmed fish feed.

EU trait approvals break 18 month deadlock on GM crop imports

24-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

The Commission today adopted ten new authorizations and seven renewals of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for food and feed use.

'There has been zero economic impact assessment'- EU feed lobby livid over GM authorization reforms

23-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

The EU Commission’s GM proposal, adopted yesterday, is deeply flawed and, if enacted, would see the EU livestock sector crumble and unable to compete globally, said a raft of agriculture trade groups.

GM proposal also gets official release

PAPs, nitrites, insect feed and mycotoxins: Commission reveals feed legislation roadmap

22-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

What is the EU regulatory timeline looking like around the use of processed animal protein (PAP) in poultry and pig feed? We reveal that and more after catching up with key policymakers in Brussels.

Rising productivity in China's swine sector to support better feed demand in 2016

20-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

The Chinese pig sector’s demand for feed will remain under pressure for the remainder of the year but is expected to be higher in early 2016, said Rabobank.

US feed sector hails TPA bill as way of bolstering US position in trade talks

17-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

The US feed and poultry sectors applaud the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the US Senate this week that aims to update and renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).

GMO import authorization reform: leaked document reveals what EU Commission is proposing

16-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

The draft amendment to Regulation 1829/2003 in relation to the EU authorization procedure for GM imports has been leaked ahead of a decision on the proposal next week.

Special Edition: Environmental footprint reduction initiatives

Experts look to tackle methane emissions in dairy herds in Asia and Africa

14-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

Dietary approaches from ration balancing to plant extract supplementation could boost milk yields in developing countries while supporting a reduction in methane emissions, said a leading Indian researcher.

Commission proposal on GM import authorization process irks feed and farm lobby

10-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

EU farm, livestock and cereal groups this week said a European Commission proposal to allow member states impose their own bans on genetically modified (GM) crop imports would undermine the single market and would result in a hike in the cost of feedstuffs.

Feed controls measure up but FVO picks holes in China's handling of RASFF alerts

09-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

China is said to ticks all boxes for inclusion in the list of third countries from which the imports of feed additives and premixes to the EU would be permitted.

GM feeds do not undermine animal health or productivity: German scientist

07-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

The inclusion of genetically modified plants (GMPs) in feed is safe for animal and human health, concludes a leading animal nutrition researcher.

ADM pledges to end deforestation arising out of soy and palm oil cultivation

07-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

Agribusiness powerhouse, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), has vowed to curb deforestation linked to soy and palm oil cultivation.

Botanicals, new working groups and the setting of priorities - how is 2015 shaping up for EFSA’s feed unit?

07-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

We recently checked in with Manuela Tiramani, acting head of the Feed Unit at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), to hear about that unit's objectives for the next 12 months.

Algae-derived fatty acids show promise for animal reproductive performance: Alltech

02-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

Increasing livestock fertility, nailing precision feeding, developing fish meal substitutes and a migration away from antimicrobials are the immediate goals of a US led research alliance relying on ‘innovative’ nutritional and management practices.

Guidelines could spur transition to more responsible soy production: FEFAC

02-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

The EU feed manufacturers’ federation (FEFAC) has published draft soy sourcing guidelines it hopes will help resolve the current disconnect in the European debate over responsible soy cultivation and facilitate greater mainstream market supply for sustainable...

Special Edition: Global Feed Regulation

Harmonization strategy aims to boost competitiveness of Latin American feed market

31-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

A project underway since February last year aims to standardize the Latin American regulatory framework for the production and commercialization of feed in the region based on Codex and World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) regulations.

Special Edition: Global Feed Regulation

AFIA confident the US feed sector can meet challenges of FSMA compliance

30-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

The final animal food rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) won't be published until the summer, but trade representatives say feed mills need to take steps now to be fully compliant regardless of the planned phased-in transition period.

Dutch feed player expands production capacity in Vietnam

27-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

De Heus, in its strategy to be a leading player in the Vietnamese feed sector, continues to enhance its production capacity in that Asian country, with construction of its seventh feed plant underway in the Mekong Delta region.

Special Edition: Global Feed Regulation

Stalemate ended as GM crop imports for food and feed get EU hearing date

26-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

FEFAC says the EU Commission is set to break the 18 month deadlock on GM crop imports and approve 13 biotech traits at a meeting next month, but the trade group warns against nationalization of decision making on further trait approval.

Organic gross profit remains stable at ForFarmers despite revenue dip

24-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

In its full year results for 2014, ForFarmers posted revenue of €2.3 billion - a 7.3% drop on the previous year’s income but its overall organic gross profit remained stable.

Lower incidence but higher concentration levels of aflatoxins in crops, finds Biomin mycotoxin survey

20-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

The number of samples testing positive for aflatoxins decreased from 30% in 2013 to 22% in 2014, though the average concentration nearly doubled from 33 ppb to 64 ppb, found Biomin’s latest report into the global mycotoxin threat.

Market eagerly awaits US planting survey as lower oilseed prices show global confidence in supply: AHDB

20-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

Dry weather concerns in parts of the US are lending support to winter wheat grain prices, says the UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

Balancing the ‘fast and slow energy pools’ at heart of dairy feed deficiency fix: Alltech

19-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

Up to 40% of feed samples are suboptimal in terms of digestibility, microbial protein production and fiber digestion rates, found a year-long analysis program at Alltech’s IFM Laboratory in the US.

‘The organic offering is and will continue to be a significant part of our business,’ says UK feed player Devenish Nutrition

19-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

Belfast-based Devenish said its purchase of Anpario’s organic feed division, Vitrition, announced earlier this month, leaves it with about a 20% share of the UK organic feed market.

Brewing residue could support broiler industry in aflatoxin battle

16-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

While not the silver bullet in terms of Aflatoxin B1 inactivation, US and Brazilian researchers have shown a beer fermentation residue could be one component of a broiler farmer’s toolbox when faced with an aflatoxicosis challenge in their flock.

USDA delivers 'pot of money' to boost organic food and feed grain output but 'significant' barriers to entry remain

13-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

The newly announced USDA grant for organic agriculture research, education and extension projects will indirectly help grain and feed producing farmers to grow more organic products, says a Washington based lobby group.

FeedNavigator 2015: How does our editorial calendar shape up?

03-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

From methane reduction strategies, to innovation in amino acids and yeasts, to early animal nutrition R&D, FeedNavigator’s special editions editorial calendar 2015 spans the hottest topics for the global feed industry. 

Dutch team flags up high milk yielding feeding approach for dairy farmers

03-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

A dairy nutrition model developed by Dutch researchers is designed to boost milk yields and increase milk fat following on from European (EU) milk quota abolition.

CFIA says 2010 BSE probe was robust as it reveals two cases on same farm five years apart

02-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

The CFIA says its enquiry into the 2010 BSE case was 'thorough' as its findings show the cow in the latest BSE incident was born on the same farm as the animal that tested positive for the disease five years ago.

Special Edition: Future Feeds

Are GM plant oils the answer to fish oil DHA and EPA replacement in aqua feed?

27-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

GM plant oils would seem to represent the ‘holy grail’ in the hunt for viable replacements for fish oil derived long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in aqua feed.

Special Edition: Future Feeds

Big growth predicted in amino acid sector based on higher inclusion levels

26-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

While microalgae and insect meal represent potentially innovative protein sources, producers should look to higher amino acid supplementation to lower the protein requirements in animal diets and reduce the environmental burden, says a leading researcher.

Special Edition: Future Feeds

Jatropha kernel meal offers protein promise

24-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

Non-toxic Jatropha kernel meal could prove a worthy candidate in the hunt for protein alternatives to soy and fishmeal for fish and animal diets, says an FAO expert.

Revised US feed safety standard fully FSMA compliant, says AFIA

17-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

US feed safety certification program, FSC36, has been revamped to ensure it adheres to the new requirements under the FSMA and that it drives a continuous improvement ethos in accredited feed suppliers.

Precision feeding key to sustainable livestock production, says UN body

17-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

The compound feed industry needs to get behind initiatives that foster precision feeding on small farms in developing markets to help optimize use of on-farm ingredients backed by commercial feed mixes to plug nutritional gaps, says the FAO.

'CO2 analysis firm buy out will ensure our nutritional portfolio stays relevant' - Alltech

13-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

Alltech says it acquisition of a UK provider of farm environmental assessment tools, E-CO2, will give it access to ‘big data’ which will feed into its global feed research program.

ABF in £98m write down on stake in UK bioethanol and animal feed facility

10-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

The dip in crude oil and bioethanol prices along with the weakening euro against sterling is cited as the reason why Associated British Foods (ABF) has decided to take a £98 million ($149m) impairment charge on its share in bioethanol and feed joint venture,...

Dairy disappoints, pig feed in the doldrums but poultry rules the roost in EU feed rankings

06-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

Poultry feed stays top of the charts, but cattle and pig feed stumbled slightly, says FEFAC in releasing provisional EU compound feed production data for 2014.

ADM and Glencore tie-up could relieve Brazilian grain port logjams

05-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

A new joint venture will see the capacity of an export terminal in the northern Brazilian state of Pará jump from 1.5 million tons of grain annually to 6 million tons in a few years, say partners in the initiative, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Glencore.

The analyst view: Core divisions at Nutreco performed better than expected

05-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

The fish feed segment of Dutch group, Nutreco, proved resilient in the second half of the year despite Marine Harvest’s own feed plant coming on stream, concludes a leading equity analyst.

Dispatches from IPPE 2015

PEDv risk, hog producer profitability and AGP removal: how will US pig sector trends play out for the feed sector?

03-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

IPPE attendees heard about the latest findings into the links between feed and porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus, the prospects for the US swine sector over the next 12 months and the impact of the removal of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in...

Dispatches from 8th annual International Feed Regulators Meeting

Atlanta event addresses fraud, legislation and convergence of feed safety standards

03-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

The 8th International Feed Regulators Meeting (IFRM) in Atlanta last week saw government officials from around world exchange ideas with feed industry delegates on how best to manage fraud in the feed chain.

Dispatches from IPPE 2015

Iceland has highest feed prices globally, shows Alltech survey

29-Jan-2015 By Jane Byrne

Iceland had the highest prices for feed globally in 2014, found Alltech’s lastest Global Feed Tonnage Survey.

Alltech survey shows boost for Indian feed productivity

26-Jan-2015 By Jane Byrne

India had a considerable boost in feed production, up to 29.4 million tons last year, a 10% increase over 2013, owing mainly to favorable weather conditions and improvements in farming methods and technology, Alltech’s 2014 Global Feed Tonnage Survey...

New high protein soybean variety boosts feed efficiency

26-Jan-2015 By Lynda Searby

Scientists at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture have developed a new conventional soybean variety that promises to improve feed efficiency through its high protein content.

UK demand for maize imports strong despite hefty UK feed wheat supplies

23-Jan-2015 By Jane Byrne

Contrary to expectations that UK demand for maize would ease, owing to a competitive price for UK feed wheat, strong maize imports have continued.

Global dairy market unlikely to provide great returns for feed sector in 2015: analyst

16-Jan-2015 By Jane Byrne

The dairy sector offers little to no hope in coming to the rescue of an oversupplied global grains’ market in 2015, says a dairy market specialist.

US and Brazilian soy gains ensure security of supply but China still holds sway: analyst

13-Jan-2015 By Jane Byrne

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised its forecast for projected global soybean crop output to 314.4 million tons, up 1.6m on US and Brazilian gains in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), which were published yesterday.