Poultry Industry News By Category: Feed and Nutrition
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
2013 Corn and Soybean Acreage and Yield Prospects
US - Corn and soybean production prospects in the US in 2013 will hinge mostly on the nature of the growing season and yield prospects. The magnitude of planted acreage, however, will provide the basis for anticipating total production. Likely acreage...
US - Corn and soybean production prospects in the US in 2013 will hinge mostly on the nature of the growing season and yield prospects. The magnitude of planted acreage, however, will provide the basis for anticipating total production. Likely acreage...
Monday, March 25, 2013
Looming Threat of Water Scarcity
ANALYSIS - 22 March was World Water Day. It is held each year as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources, writes Chris Harris....
ANALYSIS - 22 March was World Water Day. It is held each year as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources, writes Chris Harris....
Animal Performance at Risk with Poorly Derived Phytase Matrices
UK - Inorganic phosphorus is often the second most expensive nutrient in a diet, and consequently there is pressure to minimise dietary phosphorus safety margins. Most producers use a phytase enzyme and rely on the manufacturer’s recommended matrix...
UK - Inorganic phosphorus is often the second most expensive nutrient in a diet, and consequently there is pressure to minimise dietary phosphorus safety margins. Most producers use a phytase enzyme and rely on the manufacturer’s recommended matrix...
South Korea's Price-driven Market Ready to Rebound
SOUTH KOREA - US Grains Council's talks with major South Korean importers send one message loud and clear: Korea has a strong preference for US corn provided that it is competitively priced. ...
SOUTH KOREA - US Grains Council's talks with major South Korean importers send one message loud and clear: Korea has a strong preference for US corn provided that it is competitively priced. ...
Friday, March 22, 2013
Commission Further Streamlines List of Authorised Additives in Animal Feed
EU - More than 1200 authorisations for flavourings in farm animal feed and pet food are to be withdrawn following a Regulation adopted last week. ...
EU - More than 1200 authorisations for flavourings in farm animal feed and pet food are to be withdrawn following a Regulation adopted last week. ...
Fuel Mandate Blamed for Growing Global Political Unrest
US - The president of FarmEcon LLC suggests reductions in the affordability of food resulting from increased US ethanol fuel production can be blamed for growing global political unrest....
US - The president of FarmEcon LLC suggests reductions in the affordability of food resulting from increased US ethanol fuel production can be blamed for growing global political unrest....
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
NFU Disappointed in “No” Votes on H.R. 933 Amendments
US - following the Senate’s refusal to allow voting on amendments to H.R. 933, the Continuing Appropriations bill, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson has stated that the NFU will continue to fight for market fairness provisions for...
US - following the Senate’s refusal to allow voting on amendments to H.R. 933, the Continuing Appropriations bill, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson has stated that the NFU will continue to fight for market fairness provisions for...
Ecuador Feed Production Expected to Increase
ECUADOR - Wheat production in Ecuador is expected to remain around 9,000 million tons (MT) again this year, despite Ecuadorian government incentives for domestic wheat. Domestic production levels are still insignificant compared to current demand....
ECUADOR - Wheat production in Ecuador is expected to remain around 9,000 million tons (MT) again this year, despite Ecuadorian government incentives for domestic wheat. Domestic production levels are still insignificant compared to current demand....
Erber Wins Personality Award at VIV Asia 2013
THAILAND - Erich Erber, chairman of the Executive Board of Erber Group and founder of Biomin was awarded the Asian Personality Award at VIV Asia 2013 in recognition of his 30 years of contribution to the field of animal nutrition....
THAILAND - Erich Erber, chairman of the Executive Board of Erber Group and founder of Biomin was awarded the Asian Personality Award at VIV Asia 2013 in recognition of his 30 years of contribution to the field of animal nutrition....
Saudi Arabian Feed Imports Head to 2.4 Million Tonnes
SAUDI ARABIA - More than 2.4 million tonnes of livestock feed will be imported into Saudi Arabia by 2016 if it is to keep up with the Kingdom’s booming dairy and poultry industries, a leading agriculture expert from the Gulf country has said....
SAUDI ARABIA - More than 2.4 million tonnes of livestock feed will be imported into Saudi Arabia by 2016 if it is to keep up with the Kingdom’s booming dairy and poultry industries, a leading agriculture expert from the Gulf country has said....
NFU Reflects on Contributions of American Agriculture
US - As the agriculture industry celebrated the 40th anniversary of National Ag Day, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson stated that farmers and growers should use this time to be reminded that Congress has paused on taking action on...
US - As the agriculture industry celebrated the 40th anniversary of National Ag Day, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson stated that farmers and growers should use this time to be reminded that Congress has paused on taking action on...
GM Crops: Is European Farming at Risk?
ANALYSIS - The debate over genetically modified (GM) crops in the European Union has been reignited with the launch of a new campaign hoping to halt the authorisation of 25 new GM crops in Europe, writes 5m editor, Gemma Hyland....
ANALYSIS - The debate over genetically modified (GM) crops in the European Union has been reignited with the launch of a new campaign hoping to halt the authorisation of 25 new GM crops in Europe, writes 5m editor, Gemma Hyland....
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Mid-year Soybean Stocks
US - The 2012 US soybean crop was 79 million bushels smaller than the 2011 crop. Because of smaller beginning stocks, the 2012-13 marketing year supply was 121 million bushels (3.6 per cent smaller) than the previous year supply, writes Darrel Good....
US - The 2012 US soybean crop was 79 million bushels smaller than the 2011 crop. Because of smaller beginning stocks, the 2012-13 marketing year supply was 121 million bushels (3.6 per cent smaller) than the previous year supply, writes Darrel Good....
Monday, March 18, 2013
Rice Gains; Egg, Wheat Prices Decline
INDIA - Some buying support coupled with limited arrivals in the market kept rice prices in positive territory while reduced offtake pulled dara wheat and poultry items down last week....
INDIA - Some buying support coupled with limited arrivals in the market kept rice prices in positive territory while reduced offtake pulled dara wheat and poultry items down last week....
Friday, March 15, 2013
Partnership Deal Hopes to Drive Agri-food Innovation
UK - A three year research alliance has been signed joining the forces of animal health and nutrition group Alltech and Harper Adams University....
UK - A three year research alliance has been signed joining the forces of animal health and nutrition group Alltech and Harper Adams University....
Cambodia, Laos Targeted in CPF Expansion
CAMBODIA / LAOS - Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) has announced new investments in Cambodia and Laos....
CAMBODIA / LAOS - Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) has announced new investments in Cambodia and Laos....
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Anticipating USDA's 1 March Corn Stocks Estimate
US - On 28 March, the USDA will release an estimate of US corn stocks as of 1 March 2013. That estimate is based on a survey of all commercial storage facilities and a large sample of farmers, writes Darrel Good....
US - On 28 March, the USDA will release an estimate of US corn stocks as of 1 March 2013. That estimate is based on a survey of all commercial storage facilities and a large sample of farmers, writes Darrel Good....
Intracare Features Poultry Products at VIV Asia
THAILAND - Intracare will showcase its drinking water disinfectant and vitamin D3 product at VIV Asia in Bangkok....
THAILAND - Intracare will showcase its drinking water disinfectant and vitamin D3 product at VIV Asia in Bangkok....
Venezuela Agricultural Future Uncertain, Says USGC Director
VENEZUELA - After a 14 year rule as president of Venezuela, the passing of Hugo Chavez leaves the country's agricultural sector in a state of uncertainty. ...
VENEZUELA - After a 14 year rule as president of Venezuela, the passing of Hugo Chavez leaves the country's agricultural sector in a state of uncertainty. ...
Friday, March 08, 2013
Increased Wheat Production Seen in 2013
GLOBAL - First forecasts for the 2013 wheat harvest point to production increasing to 690 million tonnes - 4.3 per cent up on 2012. This would be the second largest crop on record, according to the latest issue of FAO's quarterly "Crop Prospects and Food...
GLOBAL - First forecasts for the 2013 wheat harvest point to production increasing to 690 million tonnes - 4.3 per cent up on 2012. This would be the second largest crop on record, according to the latest issue of FAO's quarterly "Crop Prospects and Food...
Poultry Feed Consignment Stuck at Customs
BANGLADESH - Twenty poultry feed consignments imported from india remained undelivered for the last 20 days at Benapole land port due to lack of customs clearances....
BANGLADESH - Twenty poultry feed consignments imported from india remained undelivered for the last 20 days at Benapole land port due to lack of customs clearances....
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Peruvian Poultry Sector Drives Demand for Corn, Soybean Meal
PERU - A very dynamic poultry industry will continue driving soybean imports and consumption, writes Senior Editor, Chris Wright. Higher prices and strong demand for corn, mainly from the poultry industry, are the driving force in this market, according...
PERU - A very dynamic poultry industry will continue driving soybean imports and consumption, writes Senior Editor, Chris Wright. Higher prices and strong demand for corn, mainly from the poultry industry, are the driving force in this market, according...
Biomin Explains Enzymatic Detoxification of Fumonisin
SINGAPORE - Biomin has released a video of a presentation that shows its enzymatic method of hydolysing the mycotoxin, fumonisin, is effective to detoxify it....
SINGAPORE - Biomin has released a video of a presentation that shows its enzymatic method of hydolysing the mycotoxin, fumonisin, is effective to detoxify it....
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
What Does the Sequester Mean for US Agriculture?
ANALYSIS — President Obama continues to seek a compromise to the latest US Congressional budget battle that will end the sweeping, across-the-board government spending cuts now taking effect, writes Sarah Mikesell, ThePoultrySite senior editor....
ANALYSIS — President Obama continues to seek a compromise to the latest US Congressional budget battle that will end the sweeping, across-the-board government spending cuts now taking effect, writes Sarah Mikesell, ThePoultrySite senior editor....
Monday, March 04, 2013
Biomin Launches First Purified Enzyme Against Fumonisins
THAILAND - FUMzyme® - the first purified enzyme that biotransforms fumonisins into non-toxic metabolites – will be launched during VIV Asia 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand, says Biomin. ...
THAILAND - FUMzyme® - the first purified enzyme that biotransforms fumonisins into non-toxic metabolites – will be launched during VIV Asia 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand, says Biomin. ...
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