A new review, which consolidates a decade of research led by the Agricultural University of Athens, suggests that substituting synthetic feed additives with microalgae could be beneficial for the environment and for animal health.
Grain markets were mixed on both sides of the Atlantic, as traders await the latest WASDE from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which is due to be released on Thursday; they are also weighing up weather linked risks in different regions globally.
Preliminary data from across dairy, beef and sheep sectors supports the view that UK dairy and beef use very low levels of antibiotics – but more input from the industry is needed.
The race is on to reduce methane emissions from cows. Methane production may be mitigated to varying degrees in cattle by breeding strategies, by vaccines, or by various dietary interventions.
Cargill reports that it has completed an expansion and modernization project at its integrated soybean crush and refined oils facility in Sidney, Ohio.
Better Insect Solutions (BIS), now operating independently from the Big Dutchman group, and providing end-to-end solutions for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming, is beginning to see the fruit of its labors.
ForFarmers' financial results for Q3 2023 show a recovery of underlying EBITDA. While sales volumes declined compared to the same period in 2022, they were roughly equal to Q2 this year.
Bunge disclosed the value of the CJ Selecta deal during its call with analysts following the company’s Q3 2023 earnings release last week. It is paying out around US$600m to acquire the Brazilian manufacturer and exporter of soy protein concentrate (SPC).
For farmers, the cost of methane suppressing feed is as important as the products’ efficacy while most producers hold negative views of the emerging technology.
Soymeal futures for December-reached a six-month high on a spot contract basis in previous days, after Bunge stoked concerns over soy soybean supplies running out in Argentina, finds an oilseeds market outlook from CRM Agri.
Diets for newly weaned piglets should be formulated to minimize the glycemic load while amino acids, minerals, and vitamins should be provided to manage health, not weight gain, say animal nutrition experts.
Indigenous rights must be ‘at the centre’ of new EU policies looking to stamp out environmental and human rights violations from food supply chains, argues indigenous advocate Edson Krenak from NGO Cultural Survival.
Benson Hill has transferred ownership of its Seymour, Indiana crushing facility, which it had operated since 2021, to White River Soy Processing for about $36m in gross proceeds, subject to working capital and other adjustments.
Yield10 Bioscience and BioMar Group have signed an agreement to form a long-term partnership to commercialize a Camelina crop containing enriched levels of EPA and DHA.
BVRio says its new free soy production map and tool for assessing deforestation and conversion of native vegetation at the farm level for production areas in the Brazilian Cerrado region, has seen over 11,000 searches conducted in its first three months,...
Case studies from the Netherlands demonstrate that circular and sustainable feeding concepts linking farmers and retailers can support food waste reduction.
The project conducted at Bel Group-supplying farms in France has shown ‘promising results’ about the rate of methane emissions reductions achieved by administering dsm-firmenich’s feed additive.
A recent USDA attaché report sees improved grain production in Ukraine over the next 12 months, with volumes set to exceed the previous year, particularly for corn.
FOLIUM Science's technology is reported to reduce ammonia production and improve the health of the bird by restoring balance in the gut of the chicken.
Lower feed costs, better animal health, and improved productivity bolster global pork industry optimism despite challenging returns and uncertain consumption trends, finds a new report.
New research indicates supplementing the diets of juvenile salmon growing in freshwater with a mycoprotein can bring clear added benefits for their health and growth.
The acquisition of phytogenic producer, Delacon, by Cargill in June 2022 has enlarged the scope and pace of innovation within the US company’s feed additive business, enabling synergistic new product development, says an executive.
The Peruvian Ministry of Production has authorised the start of the second anchovy fishing season to commence at midnight (00.00 October 26 local time).
Ireland has committed to a 25% cut in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture by 2030, relative to 2018 levels. Developing ways to reduce methane emissions will be crucial to meet that target.
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is to construct a new soybean processing plant in Ohio. The facility will comprise crushing, vegetable oil refining and lecithin production and packaging capabilities.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a positive opinion on the efficacy of a probiotic live yeast product for use in cats, outlining how it can increase their fecal dry matter content.
Rabobank, assessing the impact of the conflict in Israel on food, energy, and fertilizer trends, says that if it is contained to the Israel and Gaza region it may not move the needle too much for energy, commodity or livestock prices.
The findings of a recent in-house trial show a corn fermented product with 60% protein concentration levels is favorable for supplementation in feed for Rainbow trout at between 12% and 21% inclusion rates, says Green Plains.
From staple crops like potatoes and maize, to cash crops for wealthier customers like cocoa and coffee, climate change is having a widespread impact on global agricultural production.
The US Department of Labor claims that to Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) failed to carry out inspections and testing of equipment, resulting in an explosion and injuries to employees at one of its facilities.
Yield10 Bioscience says it has exercised its option to finalize a global, commercial license to advanced omega-3 production technology from UK based Rothamsted Research.
Employees at a Tyson Foods feed mill in Arkansas, which has only been in operation since summer 2022, discovered a body during the unloading of a grain car.
Full Circle Biotechnology, a Thailand based insect feed company, is partnering with local aquaculture technology startup, HydroNeo, to expand its customer base.
McDonald's and FrieslandCampina announce a new collaborative effort aimed at an accelerated reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on dairy farms.
US feed pathogen control specialist, Anitox, has launched a free app to collect and present feed mill biosecurity audit records for all geographies and regulatory bodies.
