Feed and nutrition strategies to optimize pig gut health
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Sustainability
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.
Women in Feed.... and this week we focus on the DLG Group
We are shining a spotlight on the women shaping the future of the animal feed and pet food industries.
Does TIME’s best invention list mark a shift in how the world views agtech?
Agtech companies are celebrating recognition in TIME magazine’s best inventions for 2024. Does it mark a turning point in wider perceptions of the industry?
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.
Innovafeed gets $11m USDA grant to bring insect fertiliser to the US
French insect company Innovafeed is celebrating after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded it an $11 million grant as part of its Fertiliser Production Expansion Programme (FPEP).
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.
Meatly: Lab-grown meat feeding trials with dogs prove successful
Lab-grown meat startup, Meatly, has successfully completed feeding trials in dogs, with results showing that pets found its cultivated chicken to be “highly palatable” and there were no safety concerns.
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.
What solutions does the UK agri-supply industry want to achieve resilience?
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
Companies across the food and feed sectors now face increasing pressure to assess, report, and mitigate their environmental footprints.
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.
Key strategies for sustainable production: Feed efficiency, high-quality forage, coproduct use, and reduced crude protein
The UK animal feed industry is increasingly focused on supporting sustainable livestock production.
Salmon deaths: Mowi Scotland tackles rising temperatures and hidden threats
Mowi Scotland, one of that country’s largest salmon producers, continues to grapple with the effects of rising seawater temperatures.
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.
Tariffs could trigger sharp drop in US corn and soy exports
A recent economic study finds that a new US-China trade war could severely impact US soy and corn growers and boost competitors.
BioMar: Novel ingredients can drive fish health and aquaculture sustainability
Research coming out of BioMar’s R&D department shows novel ingredients are delivering more than just good sustainability metrics.
How can industry engage farmers and collaborate to achieve methane reduction?
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.
Study identifies low-methane feed options for use in Ethiopia
Ethiopian and Swedish researchers find locally sourced plants in Ethiopia offer significant potential to reduce methane emissions, paving the way for greener livestock farming.
Is there a link between declining marine osmolytes in feed and rising winter wounds and ulcers in salmon?
Dr Antony Prabhu Philip, a senior scientist at NOFIMA, believes so.
Global investments and technology advances in insect protein: Spotlight on Tebrio, Entosystem, Entocycle and EnviroFlight
This week we report on investor action in the insect protein sector and on the increasing reliance on advanced technology for scalable production in that industry.
Move on to reboot rapeseed cultivation in UK
A campaign is underway in the UK to reinvigorate the struggling oilseed rape (OSR) sector.
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.
IFFO conference 2024: Peru's anchovy quota boost, sustainable aquaculture growth and climate resilience
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.
Fungal protein may enhance dog health and digestion
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.
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.
Feature: Protein innovation
Green Plains and Houdek look to unlock potential of fermented protein
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.
ABN explores pulses as alternative to imported soy in pig diets
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.
De Heus expands presence in Indonesia with new feed facility
De Heus has bolstered its operations in Indonesia with the opening of a new production facility in Purwodadi, Central Java.
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.
Algiecel secures €6.5m to help scale microalgae technology
Copenhagen-based biotech company, Algiecel, has raised DKK 50 million (€6.5m or US$7.11m) in equity funding, with the round led by West Hill Capital.
Phage company wins €100K in investor backed dairy challenge
PhageLab has won The Yield Lab’s Global Dairy Sustainability Challenge.
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus team up on enzyme development
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
Innovation Insider: Country profile
Denmark: Outlier or pioneer?
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?
Study: Biochar ineffective as feed additive for reducing methane in dairy cows
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.
UK team bags £2.2m to advance gene-edited crop research
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.
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.
What does the future hold for the insect protein industry?
As the insect farming industry matures, companies are facing mounting pressures to scale sustainably, attract further capital, and deliver on their promises.
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.
Anpario acquires Bio-Vet, expands presence in US animal health market
Anpario has completed the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Bio-Vet Inc for an initial payment of £4.7m (US$6.3m), funded through cash.
Louis Dreyfus Co expands specialty feed production in China
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.
What’s gone wrong for Ynsect?
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?
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.
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.
Tesco launches surplus food to feed facility
Tesco and RenEco have unveiled a new facility in the East Midlands region of England that is dedicated to converting food surplus into feed, focusing on reducing food waste from bakery and fresh produce.
Is New Zealand getting closer in its ‘holy grail’ quest to cut methane emissions?
Kiwi scientists have unveiled a new company, called Lucidome Bio, to spearhead the next phase of methane vaccine research the country.
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).