The Dutch government’s plan to reduce nitrogen-based pollution lacks ambition, according to the final report from the Advisory Council, a committee set up to advise the Dutch officials on such emissions reduction.
Swedish start-up, Volta Greentech, just closed a SEK 5m (US$500K) funding round to expand pilot production of a product derived from the red seaweed, Asparagopsis, to reduce methane emissions in cows.
Forum for the Future has released a new report Growing our Future, bringing together insights from over 60 organizations exploring regenerative agriculture, highlighting the benefits of such an approach for food, feed and other agricultural supply chains....
US endomicrobial-based products producer, Ascus Bioscience, said the US$46m it has secured in a Series B funding round leaves it well positioned to continue expanding its sales and servicing teams, and to advance new and existing products in its product...
FEFAC and other food and feed supply chain representatives welcomed this week’s release by the European Commission of new biodiversity and farm to fork (F2F) strategies, while stressing their concerns about certain aspects of those publications.
Australia’s livestock production representatives are exploring options to facilitate the safe import of feed grains, given that ongoing drought conditions are putting a squeeze on grain supplies for the country’s feedlots.
China is to increase soy purchases, while feed milling and logistical operations are getting back to normal, according to analysis from S&P Global Platts.
Non-GMO food products now account for more than 5% of total food sales in Germany, reported the German Association of Food Without Genetic Engineering (VLOG).
Regional weather conditions contributed to varying mycotoxin risks across geographies last year, found a 2019 global mycotoxin risk analysis report by Trouw Nutrition.
A US industry and policy stakeholder group is planning to submit an application in August this year to get approval for the use of hemp seed, meal and cake as protein supplements for use in the diets of layers and broiler chickens.
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has provided legal clarification on reformulation and feed labelling in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) and other UK organizations had requested the guidance.
Rabobank forecasts a downturn in full-year animal protein consumption in Southeast Asia which, consequently, will see reduced demand for grain and oilseeds in feed.
The EU feed sector has noted significant improvement of the COVID-19 outbreak triggered EU ‘Green Lane’ system over the past week, said FEFAC. However, it is still not business as usual throughout the feed supply chain, other obstacles remain.
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent measures implemented by EU governments to contain it have resulted in an abrupt closure of most of the continent’s food services, negatively impacting suppliers to these services from across the agricultural...
Following a challenging start to the year, a US based grain safety program seek to reduce injuries and fatalities in the industry through training and education.
Paul Featherstone, procurement director at surplus food to animal feed processor, SugaRich, says, more than ever, we have to trust in the strength and resilience of the agricultural sector, work together, and make sensible, practical decisions to keep...
White Dog Labs is expanding its production of fermented single-cell protein and a related feed additive for use in aquaculture and animal feeds with the acquisition of a new facility in Minnesota.
The Canadian feed industry is working to take precautions and maintain production while the government looks to provide added support for feed crop and livestock producers and farmers.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is highlighting how companies with unused, out-of-date or stale food from the ongoing coronavirus outbreak can redistribute products for the animal feed market.
The companies have also been highlighting their role in maintaining the feed and food supply chain during the pandemic, and the steps being taken to prevent the COVID-19 coronavirus from entering their facilities.
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The US National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) is seeking clarity and flexibility in federal transportation regulations for feed, feed ingredient, grain and agricultural products to support producers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Traceable production and reduced reliance on land and water use are prompting Grōv Technologies to develop an indoor production system for dairy and beef cattle forage.
COVID-19 influence on logistics is expected to hinder Canadian exports of beef and pork, even as low feed prices support increased numbers of cattle on feed.
EU feed industry representatives, FEFAC, expressed "great relief" over the EU executive's newly announced measures regarding the opening of green lanes for cross-border delivery of goods.
In the context of the COVID-19 outbreak, the US Department of Homeland Security has issued guidance, saying US feed and ingredient company employees along with feed crop producers are essential for critical infrastructure.
The ongoing response to the outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19 in the US is lower prices for some feed grains and increased producer uncertainty, say analysts.
Growing livestock production and the demand for feed is expected to increase Mexico’s imports of feed grains including corn and sorghum in the coming year, says analyst.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is asking state officials to keep animal feed production and retail sites open as states are closing “non-essential businesses.”
As elements of the phase one trade deal between the US and China are implemented, the US Food and Drug Administration is gathering details about feed companies that wish to export to China.
Adding high levels of distillers’ grain to the diets of developing bulls increases body weight and fat but did not alter reproductive ability following use of a low-energy diet, says US researcher.
Cleanfarms is expanding its agricultural plastics recycling program and the collection of plastic grain bags to Alberta in a new three-year pilot program.
Improving facility, product registration and renewal processes and ending ingredient bans were top priorities for the AFIA during trade deal negotiations with China, says expert.
Mighty Earth is welcoming changes to POSCO International’s policy on deforestation and palm oil production but continues to watch for positive on the ground change in Indonesia.
A new joint venture between Tyson Fresh Meats and Jacob Stern and Sons seeks to produce oils and fats from pork and beef products for global markets including animal feed.
Integrating collected data and providing actionable insights along the animal production chain are driving the development of new agricultural technologies.
California’s methane-target program shows how partnerships can support livestock producers and research while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says expert.
Integrating technology and animal nutrition to provide usable insight for producers is one area where digital development and the use of new tools can help improve industry productivity.
Despite the challenge caused by the Australian drought in 2019, feed manufacturer, Ridley Corporation, posted profits following a recovery in the three months of the year.
