At the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, experts shared how advancements in AI and regulatory progress could accelerate the integration of phages in animal health practices and help tackle AMR.
At FeedNavigator’s panel at the AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam, industry leaders discussed EUDR compliance challenges and opportunities, just a week after the EU Commission suggested postponing the regulation’s implementation by a year.
We round-up regulatory developments including ASF certification for BioMar facilities, US ingredient review challenges and an EFSA call for data on copper, cobalt and other trace elements.
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
The results of a new study by the Research Laboratory in Canine Nutrition at Brazil's Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) suggests that fungal protein can improve dog health and digestion.
Sub-optimal weather in Russia and Ukraine is threatening the sowing of winter crops, including wheat, while heavy rains are delaying France’s corn harvest, according to a report from the AHDB.
A Central Queensland University (CQU) lab trial of 13 methane-reducing feed compounds (MRCs) delivered by water found a product supplied by Australian company, Rumin8, significantly reduced methane production.
Norway has a unique opportunity to develop its seaweed industry but should explore a broader range of applications for seaweed, such as in fish and livestock feed, says an expert.
BASF has announced a further delay to the resumption of vitamin and carotenoid production following the incident earlier this year at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany.
Cautious farmers are more concerned with ROI and less willing to experiment with new products and technologies, according to a new global report from McKinsey.
The Council of the EU has agreed to back the EU Commission’s proposal, announced on October 2, to postpone the application timeline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 months.
Fermented plant-based proteins are emerging as a promising ingredient category in feed, with two US-based companies at the forefront of this innovation: Green Plains, headquartered in Nebraska, and Houdek, based in South Dakota.
Ahead of November’s US presidential election, farmer sentiment has dipped to levels not since April 2020 – with key indices at their lowest in 8 years.
New research is focused on how animal nutrition strategies can enhance immune response, reduce pathogens, boost productivity, and minimize antimicrobial use in chickens, when combined with sound farm management and biosecurity practices.
ABN, a British pig and poultry feed manufacturer, is advancing its efforts to reduce reliance on imported soy, a major contributor to the carbon footprint of pig diets.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is weighing a proposal from Kansas State University’s K-State Olathe Innovation Campus to lead the scientific review for a new feed ingredient submission pathway.
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
Will Denmark’s unprecedented carbon tax be replicated in other countries? Or is it simply another example of its unique willingness to challenge the status quo?
Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice is to purchase a number of brands from Petlife International to strengthen its product portfolio in the premium and veterinary sectors.
British racing car driver Lewis Hamilton has invested in US-based Bramble, a dog food brand that claims to be 'the world’s first' vet-formulated, plant-based fresh food for dogs.
A recent Swiss study has found that biochar (BC), a substance gaining popularity in agriculture for carbon storage and soil improvement, does not effectively reduce methane emissions.
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are part of a team that have been awarded £2.2m (US$2.87m) to evaluate the use and potential of precision-bred crops for UK food and farming.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced they have reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that has crippled East and Gulf Coasts ports since Tuesday.
As the insect farming industry matures, companies are facing mounting pressures to scale sustainably, attract further capital, and deliver on their promises.
The EU Commission has proposed a 12-month extension for the phasing-in of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The move follows warnings of trade chaos from stakeholders and governments.
Thousands of dockworkers at key US East and Gulf Coast ports have launched an indefinite strike, creating the potential for significant trade disruptions just ahead of the presidential election.
The UK government has announced next steps toward implementing the Precision Breeding Act, aimed at harnessing the benefits of gene editing technology in England.
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has officially broken ground on a new specialty feed production line in Tianjin in Northern China, as part of its strategy to diversify revenue through value-added products.
The French poster child of the insect farming industry has filed a safeguard plan after failing to find enough financing for its expansion plans. Can it find cash from some investors?
At the 79th UN General Assembly (UNGA) this week, global leaders endorsed a new political declaration to combat what they see as the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is highlighting once again the critical vulnerabilities in the US food supply chain as the Securing American Agriculture Act is introduced in the Senate.
The EU has confirmed it will proceed with implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as scheduled on December 30, despite strong opposition from several countries at the WTO and industry warnings of trade chaos.