Cargill to shed thousands of jobs in workforce restructuring
Move part of broader effort to streamline operations
Move part of broader effort to streamline operations
A new study reveals that using whole Asparagopsis armata seaweed might be more effective than relying on the compound bromoform alone to reduce methane emissions from livestock.
At the Animal Agtech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam earlier this month, an expert panel explored strategies for reducing methane emissions, focusing on how industry collaboration can amplify environmental impact.
Ethiopian and Swedish researchers find locally sourced plants in Ethiopia offer significant potential to reduce methane emissions, paving the way for greener livestock farming.
At the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, experts shared how advancements in AI and regulatory progress could accelerate the integration of phages in animal health practices and help tackle AMR.
At FeedNavigator’s panel at the AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam, industry leaders discussed EUDR compliance challenges and opportunities, just a week after the EU Commission suggested postponing the regulation’s implementation by a year.
Norway has a unique opportunity to develop its seaweed industry but should explore a broader range of applications for seaweed, such as in fish and livestock feed, says an expert.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is weighing a proposal from Kansas State University’s K-State Olathe Innovation Campus to lead the scientific review for a new feed ingredient submission pathway.
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
On the day the EUDR was delayed, the EC released guidance, aiming to clarify some of the key elements of the regulation.
Sustainability report card
The meat giant’s climate ambitions are ‘unwavering’, according to its latest sustainability report. Is it making genuine progress or just hot air?
Two EU trade associations, FEDIOL and COCERAL, have released a comprehensive guidance document aimed at helping their member companies comply with the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR).
We track key trends in the vitamins and amino acids markets.
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) has expressed serious concerns over the potential impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the feed and livestock sectors, particularly in relation to soy supply chains.
Number 8 Bio, a Sydney-based scientist-led startup, has raised AUS $7m (US$4.64m) in its recent seed round to advance its work on scalable and affordable enteric methane mitigation feed additives for cattle.
The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.
dsm-firmenich has received regulatory approval in South Korea for the use of its methane-reducing feed additive, Bovaer, in beef cattle.
FEDIOL, the association representing the EU vegetable oils and oilseed crushing sectors, continues to express concerns over the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Food and drink suppliers will face increased scrutiny as 80 of the world’s biggest investors today join forces to pressure global leaders into tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis or risk a worldwide financial meltdown.
The primary challenges that UK retailers, processors, feed producers, and farmers face in preparing for EUDR compliance include a lack of clarity on what is required to adhere to the regulations, say insiders.
Australian company Bovotica is pioneering technology aimed at modulating the rumen microbiome to reduce methane emissions in cows while simultaneously boosting production efficiency.
US researchers are investigating the combined effects of additives and grain processing on reducing enteric methane emissions from feedlot cattle.
Australian company, Rumin8, has secured a provisional registration with New Zealand's Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) agency for its first methane reducing feed additive.
Co-op has unveiled plans to support its British farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices to boost sustainability and address future environmental issues.
The Irish government is funding a project at the University of Galway to the tune of €1.4m (US$1.5m) aimed at researching greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction solutions for agriculture.
Join our online event next week as we discuss how the focus on methane emissions reduction in the US has intensified recently, highlighted by the FDA's approval of Bovaer, pending legislation, and an increasing number of federal grants.
From organic to pasture-grazed, a new study examined the product attributes that resonate most with dairy and meat consumers.
The global ag-food system has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with middle-income countries (MICs) in particular needing to reverse their collective role as the world’s largest emitters of GHGs related to ag-food.
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Sweaty cows could help solve a number of global warming related food security issues, according to new research by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
A bipartisan bill introduced into the US House of Representatives aims at promoting agricultural sustainability and supporting efforts to reduce methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.
The funding will be put towards artificial intelligence, machine learning and other new technologies able to capture genetic traits data more efficiently.
Volta Greentech has announced a pivotal shift with its new second-generation Lome feed additive, claiming it can reduce the cost of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions by a factor of ten.
A new study commissioned by the EU highlights ways to support and increase the production of protein-rich crops within Europe.
US farm organizations are demanding that the US Congress tackle Prop 12 in the forthcoming farm bill.
Degradation of the earth’s extensive natural pastures due to overuse, climate change and biodiversity loss poses a severe threat to the world’s food supply, the UN warns in a stark report. But can pastoralism produce enough food to feed the future world...
The United Soybean Board has announced the victor of this year’s Soy Innovation Challenge grand prize of $75,000.
Symbrosia, a Hawaiian cleantech startup utilizing seaweed to decrease methane emissions from livestock, has partnered with Iowa based Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company (CHBC) on a new initiative.
Japan headquartered, Meiji Holdings, a prominent player in the Asian dairy industry, and dsm-firmenich are teaming up to boost the sustainability of the Japanese dairy sector.
What gaps exist in the areas of funding and research for agriculture and livestock climate mitigation efforts in the US?
Feed additive markets are steady, but with a heightened focus on vitamin E, according to a recent market intelligence report.
Phibro Animal Health is to acquire Zoetis’ medicated feed additive (MFA) product portfolio focused on cattle, swine, and poultry production, along with certain water-soluble products and related assets for US$350m.
Over the past five years, a research alliance has created tools for estimating the carbon footprint of grazing ruminant animals, and it has generated some surprising results.
The US soybean processing industry is grappling with a myriad of challenges, including plummeting prices, labor shortages, and regulatory complexities, warns an industry consultant.
Clean Label Solution, a startup based in Ithaca, New York, is one of four finalists in the Soy Innovation Challenge, a collaborative effort led by the United Soybean Board, the Yield Lab Institute, and other partners.
We chat to dsm-firmenich’s Dr. Heinz Flatnitzer to find out more about financed emissions, offering life cycle assessment platform Sustell to lenders, and how dairy farmers can benefit from sustainability-linked finance.
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.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, Center for Biological Diversity, Center for Food Safety, and Food Animal Concerns Trust filed a lawsuit this week demanding the US FDA provide a response to a 2012 rulemaking petition urging restrictions in the use of...
Poultry feed production in Great Britain (GB), including integrated poultry units (IPUs), records a 3.9% growth.
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Roundup
Technology accelerates more efficient, profitable and sustainable global beef production, says US-based AgBoost.
EU and US trade associations in the feed and soy industry are ramping up their efforts to disseminate information about their collaborative endeavors aimed at bolstering feed sustainability both sides of the Atlantic.