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.
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).
The findings of recent research could open new avenues for a more sustainable dairy industry and eco-friendly food processing by presenting a green solution for food waste management that also boosts animal performance.
The pet food industry is evolving, and recent weeks have seen a major acquisition, innovative ingredient developments, strategic partnerships, and a new sustainability initiative.
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.
The dairy soils programs launched by Truterra, Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business, can bring benefits to both suppliers and eco-conscious food manufacturers alike.
Kipster’s ongoing partnership with Kroger brings what it calls 'carbon-neutral' eggs—produced through its humane farming system—to the grocery chain from its North Manchester, Ind., farm, while also creating franchise opportunities for its proprietary...
From its work on the Carbon Reduction Project in China, Cargill is confident that by applying innovation in dairy farming, methane emission reductions and productivity enhancements can go hand in hand.
Swedish firm EasyMining is hoping that s project designed to determine the digestibility of recycled feed phosphate in weaned pigs will bring it a step closer to EU market entry.
Single Cell Protein (SCP) produced by biomass fermentation has long been talked about in terms of its potential as an alternative protein source for feedstock, but how close is it to being a viable option?
Research by scientists from Embrapa Environment and the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS) has demonstrated the benefits of citric acid as a feed additive for tilapia.
One of Africa's most pressing challenges is achieving food security. A researcher proposes an innovative approach to chicken feed to address this issue.
Australian company Bovotica is pioneering technology aimed at modulating the rumen microbiome to reduce methane emissions in cows while simultaneously boosting production efficiency.
Working with one of the world’s largest breweries, Duynie Group is extracting value from brewer’s spent grains by transforming the protein fraction into concentrate that can be used by the food and feed industries.
The Yield Lab, an early-stage investor in sustainable AgTech, is tackling dairy sector challenges linked to emissions, manure management, land use, and water quality through a new initiative.
Nutreco’s new cell feed production facility represents a significant milestone for the cultivated meat industry, addressing key challenges related to cost and scalability.
Nasekomo has enhanced its neonate delivery service for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae by introducing a suspension technology that is designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of insect-based protein production.
Several significant milestones have been reached in the regulation and in the research and development of cultured meat for pet food in the EU, UK, and US.
The snacking, petcare, nutrition and confectionery major is engaging long-term dairy suppliers to accelerate sustainable measures on-farm – here’s how.
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside North America, has completed its acquisition of Elanco's aqua business, a deal it claims will bolster its leadership within that sector.
Plant scientists in the UK are demanding clarity from the new government to unlock the potential economic and environmental benefits of new precision breeding techniques such as gene editing.
The UK's delay in implementing UKFRC legislation is creating market uncertainty and undermining retailer efforts to eliminate deforestation and land conversion, warns the Retail Soy Group (RSG).
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.
New peer-reviewed academic research challenges a key premise of the environmental case for insect farming, a global industry that has received billions of dollars in support from investors, major companies, and governments in recent years.
Achieving a 30% reduction in methane emissions in cattle by 2030 will require a multi-faceted approach, combining actions to improve feed quality and manure management with financial instruments to support farmers in their transition.
A recent study has revealed that a product from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) based producer, Maltento, increases immune system responses and results in a lower mortality rate in Rainbow trout.
France’s Avril Group has taken over the operations of fermentation specialist Metex Nøøvistago in Amiens and Paris, as well as a portion of Metex's R&D activities in Saint-Beauzire.
Co-op has unveiled plans to support its British farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices to boost sustainability and address future environmental issues.
Two powerful soy trade groups, the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (ABIOVE) and the Brazilian Association of Soybean Producers (APROSOJA), report on their members' preparedness for the EUDR.
A new report shows the importance of recovering and reusing phosphorus to ensure its sustainable management, as phosphorus use in Norwegian aquaculture reaches levels similar to those in agriculture, heightening the risk of supply disruptions and environmental...
Green Plains and joint venture partner, Tharaldson Ethanol, report that the world’s largest MSC system, located at Tharaldson's 175 million-gallon biorefinery in Casselton, North Dakota, is now producing and shipping on-spec products.
The EUDR deadline is now less than five months away. But as the 30 December date looms on the horizon, we wonder if there are commodities missing from the list, in particular, maize.
The US Supreme Court has made it much easier for major corporations, like Big Oil, to weaken environmental and public health laws such as the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Air Act, according to the NRDC.
A new campaign sees 39 organizations, including prominent groups from West Africa and Norway, urging the Norwegian government to prohibit its farmed salmon producers from utilizing fish oil sourced from West Africa.
Yes, its broad principles offer a promising path towards sustainable nutrition and food security for the future. But without a standard definition regen ag risks becoming a soon-disregarded fad, it has been warned.
Australia’s Sea Forest is working with Myton Food Group, the manufacturing arm of UK retailer, Morrisons, to get its seaweed derived methane abating livestock feed ingredient supplied to beef cows.
A recent study by AVEC highlights the significant economic and environmental costs of European Chicken Commitment (ECC) production. However, campaigners argue that the report fails to fully account for the benefits of higher welfare systems.
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.
