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Agrifirm defines and costs feeds of EU origin

By Jane Byrne

Dutch feed company, Agrifirm, says it can deliver feeds of EU origin but the market must take account of the fact that costs rise the more local protein inputs are included in the final feedstuffs.

Call for greater efficiency in phosphorus use in Europe

Call for greater efficiency in phosphorus use in Europe

By Jane Byrne

The use of phosphorus in fertilizers and in animal diets could be reduced by fine-tuning fertilization and feeding to actual nutrient requirements, say the authors of a new report calling for stewardship to tackle global phosphorus inefficiency.

ForFarmers further expands its presence in the UK

ForFarmers further expands its presence in the UK

By Jane Byrne

Dutch livestock feed group, ForFarmers, which operates in the UK through subsidiary BOCM Pauls, is continuing its European consolidation strategy by acquiring feed co-product company Wheyfeed for £5 million ($6.8m)