A comprehensive report released by Hatch Blue sheds light on the critical need for sustainable, protein-rich aquafeed ingredients to support the booming aquaculture industry while mitigating environmental concerns.
Our 360-degree look at the latest agtech developments from across the globe takes in the news that Bunge has announced a deal with xFarm Technologies in Brazil, while ADM has also announced that its global regenerative agriculture programme has exceeded...
Soy producers in Brazil who persist with high emissions, rely heavily on land conversion, and lag in technology adoption are at heightened risk of financial setbacks amidst climate transitions, warns Niamh McCarthy, director at Orbitas.
HeavyFinance, the company raising €50 million for a private credit fund to help advance agricultural decarbonisation in Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Portugal, has announced it will lead the restoration of 300,000 hectares of Ukrainian farmland...
The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) has launched a free online training platform designed for companies to learn how to achieve sustainable supply chains for food and agriculture.
The fourth annual soy trader assessment by the Soy Transparency Coalition (STC) has highlighted significant gaps in efforts toward achieving fully deforestation- and conversion-free soy.
The recent escalation in the Middle East conflict presents a significant risk to energy and freight rates in the medium term, with potential repercussions for agricultural markets, finds the CRM Agri Agricultural Economic report.
Enhancing the EU's strength in protein supply for feed and food stands is a critical priority for the region, according to a gathering of EU ministers for agriculture and the EU Commission in Limburg, Belgium.
The US soybean processing industry is grappling with a myriad of challenges, including plummeting prices, labor shortages, and regulatory complexities, warns an industry consultant.
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.
Operators and traders strive to comply with EUDR but face challenges: gaps in information, technical solutions, and supply chain complexities, claim FEFAC, FEDIOL, and agribusiness groups.
The scale-up of novel protein resources to deliver significant volumes of raw materials for use in aquaculture feed still requires further development, according to a recent paper.
After boosting oil and protein content in soybean with no drop in yield, US company ZeaKal has replicated its success with corn. It now wants to redefine the value proposition of crops for growers, industry, and consumers alike, it tells AgTechNavigator.
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Tech startup TRACT has unveiled further capabilities for its platform, enabling users to streamline adherence to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Rumours are rife that the EU is planning to delay the EUDR deadline past 30 December 2024. But is this true, and if not, are suppliers and manufacturers ready?
Wheat prices opened the week with vigor as renewed Russian assaults on Ukrainian ports heightened tensions. Damage inflicted by Russian air strikes on port infrastructure in Odesa and Mykolaiv rekindled concerns over the Black Sea conflict, despite Ukraine's...
The expert generative AI system has been trained by Bayer agronomists and proprietary data to benefit farmers, agronomic advisors, and other industry users.
LiveEO, a Berlin-based provider of satellite analytics, has launched TradeAware Lite, a free version of its software platform, TradeAware, designed to help companies achieve compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
ADM foresees a rise in global grain and oilseed supply for 2024, based on anticipated improvements in weather supporting larger production levels in key South American countries.
China is highly exposed to ecosystem damage in Brazil but collaboration between the two countries has the potential to transform the entire sector, according to supply chain transparency experts.
Despite predominant uncertainties stemming from sea freight, feed additive markets have been exhibiting reduced volatility in the pre and post Chinese New Year period compared to previous years, finds Kemiex.
Benson Hill has successfully completed the divestiture of its Creston, Iowa, soy processing business to White River Soy Processing (WRSP) for gross proceeds totaling $72m.
Speakers at a conference organized by the AFIA at IPPE 2024 provided insights into how sustainability within the feed industry fits into the broader food supply chain and provides solutions for its customers.
Progress has been achieved in advancing EU regulation concerning gene-edited plants, but there remains a need for refinement, highlight FEFAC and FEDIOL.
Soybean futures faced a setback following the USDA's highly anticipated monthly WASDE crop report, which revealed a larger-than-expected upgrade to its projections for US stocks in the 2023/24 season, according to insights from CRM Agri.
Anticipated improvements in anchovy fishing conditions during the first half of 2024 in Peru are expected to bring about a positive correction in fishmeal prices, as outlined in an industry note.
ADM shares plummeted by a staggering 24%, according to media reports on Monday, following the decision to place its CFO, Vikram Luthar, on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into accounting practices within its nutrition business.
Weather conditions have improved for farmers grappling with rain in Europe and enduring drought in Brazil. However, this does not translate into smooth sailing for grain markets.
CP Foods subsidiary, Bangkok Produce Merchandising (BKP), and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) have formalized a collaboration aimed at leveraging satellite mapping solutions and traceability data points to create sustainable and deforestation-free supply...
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is allocating over $203m to support nearly 70 agricultural organizations in their efforts to expand export markets for US food and agricultural products.
At the onset of the week, US grain prices experienced an increase, but later faced downward pressure following the release of the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE).
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have forged a partnership aimed at advancing regenerative agriculture and achieving deforestation and conversion-free production.
In late December, China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) released an update on its efforts to reduce the use of soybean meal (SBM) in animal feed.
A collaborative initiative involving academic and industry stakeholders, led by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Schothorst Feed Research (SFR), is aimed at enhancing the utilization of industry side streams in poultry and swine feed formulations.
We track various incidents in the past week impacting the US feed and pet food sectors from a damaged pipeline serving a Bunge soy processing site in Indiana, to a lawsuit filed against Tyson Foods and an expanded recall of pet food.
Benson Hill reports significant strides in its push for innovation in seed development for broadacre applications catering to aquaculture, pet food, swine, and poultry markets.
As the new year unfolds, the grain markets see a subdued start, following a year marked by notable declines in major contracts, as observed by analysts at CRM Agri.
In 2023, a pivotal year of transition unfolded, marked by notable global achievements like COP28 and significant European milestones, including the adoption of ground-breaking legislation such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
