News & Analysis on the Global Animal Feed and Pet Food Industries
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.
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.
A new study reveals that using whole Asparagopsis armata seaweed might be more effective than relying on the compound bromoform alone to reduce methane emissions from livestock.
The UK animal feed industry is increasingly focused on supporting sustainable livestock production.
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.
The goal is to better inform biosecurity and containment measures and inform state-led efforts to reduce risk to farmworkers.
At the Animal Agtech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam earlier this month, an expert panel explored strategies for reducing methane emissions, focusing on how industry collaboration can amplify environmental impact.
Ethiopian and Swedish researchers find locally sourced plants in Ethiopia offer significant potential to reduce methane emissions, paving the way for greener livestock farming.
A campaign is underway in the UK to reinvigorate the struggling oilseed rape (OSR) sector.
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.
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.
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.
Farmers supplying the UK’s largest dairy co-op will benefit from £30m ($39.2m) of total investment to bolster sustainability.
Experts have warned dairy producers to assume the worst when taking steps to secure their premises against HPAI infections.
PhageLab has won The Yield Lab’s Global Dairy Sustainability Challenge.
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.
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.
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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.
Anpario has completed the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Bio-Vet Inc for an initial payment of £4.7m (US$6.3m), funded through cash.
Kiwi scientists have unveiled a new company, called Lucidome Bio, to spearhead the next phase of methane vaccine research the country.
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).
The world’s largest dairy importer has turned increasingly dairy self-sufficient. How is this impacting key commodity exports?
The dairy major aims to cut feed procurement-related emissions by leveraging a lysine supplement on farms across four continents.
A relatively rare pasture crop may be key to reducing the risks of pregnancy loss in dairy cattle – but questions about its potential as a viable feed alternative have lingered for decades.
Number 8 Bio, a Sydney-based scientist-led startup, has raised AUS $7m (US$4.64m) in its recent seed round to advance its work on scalable and affordable enteric methane mitigation feed additives for cattle.
The US feed industry is undergoing significant changes in how new animal food ingredients are reviewed.
The findings of recent research could open new avenues for a more sustainable dairy industry and eco-friendly food processing by presenting a green solution for food waste management that also boosts animal performance.
dsm-firmenich strongly urges the industry to conduct a thorough review and develop contingency plans to ensure a resilient vitamin supply.
Declining crop prices have dragged down farmer sentiment in the August 2024 Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
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.
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.
Preparations are underway for dsm-firmenich to enter the Chinese dairy market with its methane emissions reducing feed additive.
The dairy soils programs launched by Truterra, Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business, can bring benefits to both suppliers and eco-conscious food manufacturers alike.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has initiated a high-stakes anti-subsidy investigation targeting specific dairy imports from the EU, escalating trade tensions between the world’s second-largest economy and Europe.
From its work on the Carbon Reduction Project in China, Cargill is confident that by applying innovation in dairy farming, methane emission reductions and productivity enhancements can go hand in hand.
Australian company Bovotica is pioneering technology aimed at modulating the rumen microbiome to reduce methane emissions in cows while simultaneously boosting production efficiency.
The Yield Lab, an early-stage investor in sustainable AgTech, is tackling dairy sector challenges linked to emissions, manure management, land use, and water quality through a new initiative.
The Ag Economy Barometer improved in July as farmers were upbeat on both current and future prospects.
Why isn’t the UK government doing more to make sure agriculture’s methane emissions come down, asks the Green Alliance.
There’s a ‘pressing need’ to explore alternative strategies for managing heat stress in the US dairy herd, experts told us.
The snacking, petcare, nutrition and confectionery major is engaging long-term dairy suppliers to accelerate sustainable measures on-farm – here’s how.
Australian company, Rumin8, has secured a provisional registration with New Zealand's Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) agency for its first methane reducing feed additive.
Achieving a 30% reduction in methane emissions in cattle by 2030 will require a multi-faceted approach, combining actions to improve feed quality and manure management with financial instruments to support farmers in their transition.
406 Bovine leverages facial recognition technology to create ‘digital twins’ of cattle, enabling producers to pull up wellness, movement and treatment data by simply taking a photo of their animals’ heads.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has released guidance on maximum PFAS concentration values in complete feed for various livestock.
Co-op has unveiled plans to support its British farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices to boost sustainability and address future environmental issues.
UK retailer, Tesco, has launched a trial of a methane-reducing feed supplement to reduce the environmental impact of dairy production.
The technology continuously analyzes video footage and turn it into health alerts and reports to help improve animal welfare and farm efficiency.