Studies investigating hemp as an aqua feed ingredient and the optimization of algae feed additives for dairy cows are part of a US$146m spend by the USDA in sustainable agricultural research work.
The findings of initial research conducted in Northern Ireland indicate that willow leaves and branches could reduce methane emissions in livestock production.
AB Vista is to become an exclusive distributor in the US, Brazil and Thailand of an Avivagen product designed to reduced antibiotic use in poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture.
Grōv Technologies announced that they have signed a definitive agreement with a dairy operation in drought stricken, West Texas, to build what will be the largest controlled environment feed center in the US.
Agrifirm has been busy globally and domestically in recent weeks, tapping into the major e-commerce trend in China, expanding in Brazil and investigating ways to reduce methane emissions in a new research partnership in the Netherlands.
Agricultural output needs to increase by 70% to meet food demand in 2050, and smart farming can support this, while also addressing challenges from labor shortages to an increased need for sustainable production, says Meili Robots, in a newly published...
Cargill Animal Nutrition is to enter into a strategic partnership with Dutch family-owned feed manufacturer, Fuite, to build a premix, concentrate and young animal nutrition production facility in Hasselt, the Netherlands.
ForFarmers says it is looking to modernize its mill in Izegem in Belgium, while at the same time close another feed manufacturing facility in that country, in its strategy to ensure more efficient and sustainable production processes.
US and EU feed trade groups have jointly backed the US-EU Union Global Methane Pledge, which calls for the use of scientific innovation to cut methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.
The UK meat sector is making good progress towards meeting its climate change targets, with feed alternatives playing a role, says WRAP, a global NGO based in the UK.
It is becoming increasingly clear that Europe’s meat sector needs to take major steps to move towards the goals on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as set out in the European Green Deal, says an analyst.
Much of the world is experiencing high enough milk prices to offset high feed costs and general input cost inflation, according to the latest dairy report from Rabobank.
An alliance between Livalta, an AB Agri division, and Canada’s Pond Technology is set to see viable production of algae-based animal feed ingredients from CO2 emissions.
Biochar production and use is an emerging opportunity in Ireland that needs to be embraced for its full benefit to be realized in addressing a series of challenges across many of sectors including animal feed, says the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA).
Organic soybean meal from India could be facing duties as high as 266% after the US Department of Commerce (DOC) determined that the goods have been unfairly subsidized by the Indian government.
Animal health company, Anifera, has received further investment from Stonehaven Incubate to initiate additional studies of its adjunct therapy in relation to bovine mastitis.
Using feed additives to reduce methane production is one of the steps that Trinkler Dairy Farms, a milk supplier to Nestlé, will be taking to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
2021 Morrison Award winner Steven Zinn discusses his work on the impact of maternal diets on offspring, which suggests that underfeeding or overfeeding may cause multi-generational health issues.
Research center APC Microbiome is on a mission to develop microbiome solutions to industry challenges such as anti-microbial resistance, pathogen persistence and methane production.
The generous biotech funds that have transformed other sectors are now backing food and agriculture, with the potential to ‘disrupt’ the food value chain, says a venture capital fund insider.
In a recently ran UN Food Systems Summit Independent Dialogue, UC Davis experts talked about how US beef and dairy sectors can be climate neutral. They said the question is: How soon?
Evonik says it has enhanced its near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) services to the feed industry through implementation of the ISO 12099 standard for updated and expanded calibrations for feed raw materials and feed.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has opened the application phase for its commercial dry feed facility of the year (FFY) program, a competition open to all members of that trade group operating within that milling category.
Certain areas within two South African provinces have been plunged into civil unrest following protests over the imprisonment of the country’s former president, Jacob Zuma, with the ensuing blocking of roads and port closures hitting the food and agriculture...
A new project is looking to provide scientific support for accurate measurement of US dairy’s GHG footprint in relation to feed production and also set the stage for new market opportunities related to carbon, water quality and soil health.
A UK veterinarian is a recipient of a €10K research grant from Trouw Nutrition, in the context of the company’s aim to improve the sustainability of dairy farming by increasing the longevity and performance of dairy cows.
The EU Commission’s Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food & Feed (SCOPAFF) has opted to delay a decision regarding the modification of hemp entries in the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials.
Feedworks USA is introducing Agolin Ruminant, a product certified by the UK’s Carbon Trust to improve feed efficiency and reduce enteric methane, to the US dairy industry.
Research and innovation play a huge role in advancing the beef and dairy industries, says Cargill as it announces it is collaborating with industry partners such as Nestlé USA on the Dairy Beef Accelerator.
In what is claimed to be a world-first off-take-agreement, CH4 Global will provide Australian company, Pirie Meats, with an Asparagopsis seaweed supplement for up to 10,000 head of cattle, cutting methane emissions by up to 90%.
Foresight has been and continues to be central to Wilbur-Ellis’ resilience said its CEO, John Buckley, as the agribusiness group celebrates 100 years in existence this month.
Six programs have passed the benchmarked exercise against the FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines (SSGs) 2021, said FEFAC and the joint UN and WTO agency, the International Trade Centre (ITC).
Canada’s Greenfield Global Inc, has signed off on a deal for the supply of corn from grain trader, Central Farm Service (CFS), for its newly acquired ethanol plant in the US.
Industrial compound feed production in the EU and UK remained stable in 2020 despite the combined effect of the spread of animal diseases including African swine fever (ASF) and Avian influenza (HPAI) along with the disruption brought on by the COVID-19...
Switzerland is gearing up to vote on a set of proposals on Sunday, June 13 that could have serious implications for the country’s agriculture sector, if passed.
Hamlet Protein, the Denmark headquartered producer of soy-based specialty ingredients for young animals, has reported increased volumes across all regions, coupled with an optimized cost structure, resulting in a significant EBITDA hike versus prior year....
