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COP29 told global climate funds failing grassroots farmers

19-Nov-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

Trump’s second term set to spark grain market turmoil

15-Nov-2024 By Jane Byrne

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves through grain markets.

Adapt or die: FLAG sectors face funding squeeze as lenders watch their climate game

15-Nov-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

What solutions does the UK agri-supply industry want to achieve resilience?

13-Nov-2024 By Oliver Morrison

A new report flags the growing demand for data, circular innovation and market access for precision bred commodities in the UK.

Spotlight on sustainability models at EuroTier 2024

13-Nov-2024 By Jane Byrne

Companies across the food and feed sectors now face increasing pressure to assess, report, and mitigate their environmental footprints.

Key strategies for sustainable production: Feed efficiency, high-quality forage, coproduct use, and reduced crude protein

07-Nov-2024 By Jane Byrne

The UK animal feed industry is increasingly focused on supporting sustainable livestock production.

How are grain and oilseed markets faring after US election?

07-Nov-2024 By Jane Byrne

Grain markets bounced back after an initial drop following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, with expectations that his policies might boost economic growth.

Tariffs could trigger sharp drop in US corn and soy exports

04-Nov-2024 By Jane Byrne

A recent economic study finds that a new US-China trade war could severely impact US soy and corn growers and boost competitors.

Pork industry remains cautious amid trade, disease, and consumption uncertainties

31-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

Political challenges are heating up, creating potential trade challenges for the pork sector along with other markets in 2025, according to a recent RaboResearch report.

DDGS prices drop below 5-year average as US production rebounds

30-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

DDGS prices in the US have finally dipped below the five-year average, a relief for the feed industry after three years of elevated prices around $200 per short ton, notes a report.

Proposed EUDR delay: Impact on feed and livestock companies

25-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

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Wheat and corn markets face weather disruptions

22-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

The end of the era of ‘nice to have’ products? 5 insights from McKinsey’s latest farmer survey that you can’t ignore

17-Oct-2024 By Oliver Morrison

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.

US farmer sentiment weakest since COVID-19 pandemic

16-Oct-2024 By Teodora Lyubomirova

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.

ABN explores pulses as alternative to imported soy in pig diets

15-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

Agrifirm names new chief executive officer

15-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

Netherlands based animal feed and agribusiness group, Agrifirm, has announced a successor to its current CEO, Dick Hordijk.

De Heus expands presence in Indonesia with new feed facility

15-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

De Heus has bolstered its operations in Indonesia with the opening of a new production facility in Purwodadi, Central Java.

UK team bags £2.2m to advance gene-edited crop research

07-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

Tentative US ports labor agreement

04-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

Port strikes could be worse than pandemic for US feed sector

03-Oct-2024 By Jane Byrne

US feed manufacturers may suffer severe financial impacts due to the ongoing port strikes along the East and Gulf Coasts, which began on Tuesday.

UK government set to advance precision breeding legislation for gene-edited crops

30-Sep-2024 By Jane Byrne

The UK government has announced next steps toward implementing the Precision Breeding Act, aimed at harnessing the benefits of gene editing technology in England.

ADM expands non-GM capabilities in Hungary with acquisition of multi-seed and corn germ facility

25-Sep-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

Global poultry markets bullish, but disease and geopolitical risks loom

17-Sep-2024 By Jane Byrne

The global poultry market outlook remains optimistic, driven by accelerating consumption across many regions, according to a recent report by RaboResearch.

First plant sustainability index launched to cut environmental impact of growing crops

05-Sep-2024 By Oliver Morrison

Global genetic improvement consultancy AbacusBio has launched what it calls the world’s first sustainability index for plants to help reduce the environmental impact of growing crops.

US farmer sentiment nosedives over low commodity prices

03-Sep-2024 By Teodora Lyubomirova

Declining crop prices have dragged down farmer sentiment in the August 2024 Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

EU food industry pushes for transparency in gene editing regulations

03-Sep-2024 By Jane Byrne

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.

Oilseed and grain market insights: Rebound in European rapeseed prices, EU cereal woes

30-Aug-2024 By Jane Byrne

The market is witnessing a recovery in European rapeseed prices, which are finding support from vegoils and canola.

US dairies gain a new route into the US carbon markets

28-Aug-2024 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The dairy soils programs launched by Truterra, Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business, can bring benefits to both suppliers and eco-conscious food manufacturers alike.

Energy value of wheat comes out close to corn in meta-analysis

23-Aug-2024 By Lynda Searby

The discovery that the energy value of wheat is much closer to corn than previously documented “really helps the economics of wheat” when formulating feeds, say researchers.

ADM and Farmer Business Network strive to expand adoption of digital regenerative agriculture platform

22-Aug-2024 By Oliver Morrison

The pair have announced a new joint venture to accelerate the Gradable platform, designed to allow farmers to derive value from grain produced using sustainable and regenerative practices.

Cargill backed research to optimize existing feed strategies to cut methane in cows

08-Aug-2024 By Jane Byrne

US researchers are investigating the combined effects of additives and grain processing on reducing enteric methane emissions from feedlot cattle.

EU approves Bunge's Viterra acquisition with conditions

05-Aug-2024 By Jane Byrne

The EU Commission has approved Bunge's acquisition of Viterra, subject to specific conditions.

What could hot temperatures mean for European corn crops?

02-Aug-2024 By Jane Byrne

The recent hot and dry weather in Eastern Europe has raised significant concerns about the development of corn crops in the region.

Will the new UK government embrace gene-edited food?

29-Jul-2024 By Oliver Morrison

Plant scientists in the UK are demanding clarity from the new government to unlock the potential economic and environmental benefits of new precision breeding techniques such as gene editing.

5 key trends shaping the global pork market in 2024

25-Jul-2024 By Jane Byrne

A new report reveals positive trends for global pork markets, driven by a favorable cost environment and strong demand.

Is Chinese grain and oilseed import demand set to wane?

18-Jul-2024 By Jane Byrne

An economic outlook sees increased focus on the future of Chinese demand for agricultural imports.

Poor outlook for EU cereal production

10-Jul-2024 By Jane Byrne

Cereal production in the EU is expected to experience a significant decline, while oilseeds remain stable, and protein crops such as peas, beans, and lupins, see a positive boost.

Should maize be included in EUDR?

10-Jul-2024 By Donna Eastlake

The EUDR deadline is now less than five months away. But as the 30 December date looms on the horizon, we wonder if there are commodities missing from the list, in particular, maize.

Insights from COCERAL's 2023 survey: Prevalence and severity of mycotoxin contamination set to increase

10-Jul-2024 By Jane Byrne

As climate change alters environmental conditions, the prevalence and severity of mycotoxin contamination are expected to increase, making effective management more crucial than ever, finds a new report.

Selko and Westerdijk Institute uncover new insights into inhibiting mold in feed

09-Jul-2024 By Jane Byrne

Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, reports research findings confirming the antifungal mode of action in a synergistic blend used for grain and animal feed preservation.

Climate resilient crops: Scientists hail benefits of zinc, while ‘world's first’ gene-edited cowpea gets US approval

05-Jul-2024 By Oliver Morrison

Zinc can make crop yields more climate-resilient, particularly for legume crops, according to new research. Separately, Israeli BetterSeeds has achieved USDA approval for the world's first gene-edited cowpea.

Regen ag: Undefined and unable to feed the planet?

03-Jul-2024 By Oliver Morrison

Yes, its broad principles offer a promising path towards sustainable nutrition and food security for the future. But without a standard definition regen ag risks becoming a soon-disregarded fad, it has been warned.

Understanding of pellet binding properties key for use of fibrous co-products

14-Jun-2024 By Jane Byrne

A Netherlands-based project finds that including fibrous co-products in feed instead of cereals requires a better understanding of pellet binding properties.

Extrusion enhances amino acid digestibility in grain-free pet food

14-Jun-2024 By Jane Byrne

A study examining the effects of single and twin thermal screw extrusion on the protein quality of grain-free pet foods including animal- or plant-based protein ingredients found that amino acid digestibility increases after extrusion compared to raw...

Budding European agtech start-ups buoyant after Corteva partnership

12-Jun-2024 By Oliver Morrison

A new tie-up between agritech giant Corteva Agriscience and Dutch accelerator StartLife, which supports start-ups in the food and agriculture sectors, aims to enable solutions through open innovation and speed the path to market breakthrough agrifood...

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