EUDR ‘no risk’ status at risk as member states object
The European Council has raised a serious grievance about the no risk amendment to the EUDR, passed by the European Parliament, in last week’s vote to delay the regulation by a year.
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May 2025 deadline set for probe into 2 Sisters owner’s feed deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set a 6 May 2025 deadline for its investigation into the anticipated acquisition of two feed mills owned by ForFarmers UK by Boparan Private Office.
COP29 told global climate funds failing grassroots farmers
The two largest global climate funds are failing to channel vital financing to grassroots farmer organizations, where it could have the greatest impact, reads a new study.
Adapt or die: FLAG sectors face funding squeeze as lenders watch their climate game
As the cost of capital aligns more closely with sustainability standards, companies in the forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) sectors that lag will face difficulties accessing funds, a new report suggests.
Controversy over ‘no risk’ class as MEPs back EUDR delay
The EU Parliament has voted to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which mandates that products sold in the EU must not originate from deforested land anywhere globally.
Tesco and Arla launch UK dairy partnership to reduce on-farm emissions
Tesco, and milk suppliers Arla and Müller UK & Ireland, are working in unison to drive down emissions and elevate animal welfare standards across the dairy sector.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: What does USDA’s stricter definition for ‘pasture-raised’ chicken mean for industry?
A broadly-supported new definition for “pasture-raised” poultry proposed by USDA this fall could help level the playing field for small, independent farms and brands competing in the increasingly important, crowded and confusing humanely-raised chicken...
BioMar Chile achieves ASC feed certification across all sites
BioMar Chile has successfully obtained the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) feed certification for each of its three production facilities, which are located in Ercilla, Pargua, and Castro.
Trump’s re-election and its potential impact on climate policy
Following Donald Trump’s re-election as US President, climate experts have shared concerns about the potential implications for both US and global climate efforts.
Feed and farmer groups warn of negative impact of UK budget
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has voiced concerns over the 2024 UK budget, while the National Farmers Union (NFU) has rapidly stepped up its lobbying and campaigning against some of the proposals.
New law undermines Brazil’s historic soy moratorium, threatening Amazon conservation
The Soy Moratorium, a historic agreement that helped reduce deforestation in Brazil's Amazon for nearly two decades, has been undermined by a new law in Mato Grosso, the country's largest soybean-producing state, according to an AP report.
Non-GMO supply chain unites against NGT deregulation
Operators across Europe’s non-GMO supply chain are uniting against proposed deregulation of new genomic techniques (NGTs), with a strong call for choice and transparency emerging from the recent non-GMO Summit in Frankfurt.
Proposed EUDR delay: Impact on feed and livestock companies
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.
Regulatory update: ASC certification, EFSA call on trace minerals and FDA guidance
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.
Poland delays ban on GMO feed until 2030, citing lack of alternatives
Poland’s President, Andrzej Duda, has signed into law an extension on the use of genetically modified feed, delaying a planned ban until 2030.
Financial mechanism facilitates delivery of over 180,000 tons of DCF soy in Brazil
The Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF) Cerrado Program has expanded more than fourfold since its first year, as outlined in an annual report.
EU Council agrees to extend timeline for EUDR implementation
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.
Aldi backs Arla farmers’ emissions reduction efforts
Farmers supplying the UK’s largest dairy co-op will benefit from £30m ($39.2m) of total investment to bolster sustainability.
Farmers told to bolster biosecurity as HPAI spread ‘by no means on the downward trend’
Experts have warned dairy producers to assume the worst when taking steps to secure their premises against HPAI infections.
AAFCO considers new regulatory pathway for feed ingredients
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.
EUDR: Inside the guidance
On the day the EUDR was delayed, the EC released guidance, aiming to clarify some of the key elements of the regulation.
Tentative US ports labor agreement
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.
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Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than official figures suggest
A new study has found that the methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics state.
Port strikes could be worse than pandemic for US feed sector
US feed manufacturers may suffer severe financial impacts due to the ongoing port strikes along the East and Gulf Coasts, which began on Tuesday.
Sustainability report card
Are JBS’s sustainability commitments meaningless without more transparency?
The meat giant’s climate ambitions are ‘unwavering’, according to its latest sustainability report. Is it making genuine progress or just hot air?
EU Commission proposes EUDR implementation delay
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.
Major port strike threatens US economy as election looms
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.
UK government set to advance precision breeding legislation for gene-edited crops
The UK government has announced next steps toward implementing the Precision Breeding Act, aimed at harnessing the benefits of gene editing technology in England.
UN global declaration targets antimicrobial resistance crisis
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).
US Senate tackles vitamin supply chain
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.
EU to push ahead with EUDR despite protests
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.
Trade urges immediate government action to prevent US port disruptions
Concerns are mounting in the US over how a potential supply chain disruption could impact not just the agricultural sector, but also the wider economy, especially with the presidential election approaching.
ADM expands non-GM capabilities in Hungary with acquisition of multi-seed and corn germ facility
ADM has announced an agreement to acquire Vandamme Hungaria Kft, along with its associated entities, which operate a 700 metric ton per day non-GM crush and extraction facility in northern Hungary.
Some of Darwin’s raw pet food lots test positive for salmonella
The FDA warns that samples of five of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog food tested positive for Salmonella and a sixth sample tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono).
FEDIOL and COCERAL issue guidance to aid compliance with EUDR, amid growing uncertainty
Two EU trade associations, FEDIOL and COCERAL, have released a comprehensive guidance document aimed at helping their member companies comply with the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR).
Who is the EC's new food & agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen?
The new European Commission has been announced. Who is the new food and agriculture commissioner, and what does he believe?
FEFAC sounds alarm on EUDR implementation: Soy supply chain risks mount
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) has expressed serious concerns over the potential impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the feed and livestock sectors, particularly in relation to soy supply chains.
EU: Updated nutritional guidelines for cats and dogs
The European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) has introduced its latest guidelines on nutrient levels for pet food.
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2 Sisters owner facing investigation over feed mills acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into the proposed acquisition of two ForFarmers owned feed mills by Boparan Private Office (BPO).
Argenta identifies key takeaways for feed sector from new EFSA guidance
Argenta has compiled a comprehensive overview of the most significant regulatory updates impacting the EU feed industry.
How will new US animal feed ingredient review process work?
The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.
FEDIOL highlights persistent challenges with EUDR implementation
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).
Canola in the crossfire: China launches anti-dumping probe amid rising trade tensions with Canada
Canola or rapeseed often gets caught in the crossfire when tensions flare between Canada and China.
The future of EU agriculture: 14 key recommendations unveiled
The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture’s report outlines the steps needed to ensure the sustainability and resilience of farming in the bloc.
EU food industry pushes for transparency in gene editing regulations
Over 370 food companies and retailers from 16 countries are urging the EU Agriculture Council to prioritize transparency, labelling, and fair competition in the forthcoming regulations on NGTs.
Business giants pile on pressure to cut antibiotics in global food chain
Food and drink suppliers will face increased scrutiny as 80 of the world’s biggest investors today join forces to pressure global leaders into tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis or risk a worldwide financial meltdown.
UK agri-food sector faces complex compliance hurdles with new deforestation rules
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.
Methane reduction: China is the next target in dsm-firmenich's Bovaer expansion strategy
Preparations are underway for dsm-firmenich to enter the Chinese dairy market with its methane emissions reducing feed additive.
A system stacked against antibiotic-free poultry production
Purdue Foods is the only US poultry processor still holding fast to its No Antibiotics Ever commitment, and a food policy expert blames systemic failures, economics, and a lack of collaboration for the industry’s move away from antibiotic-free production.
Formaldehyde fallout: Why the EPA's risk evaluation has industry on edge
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed risk evaluation for formaldehyde has ignited widespread concern among industry stakeholders, especially the American Chemistry Council (ACC).